The return of the late 90s J-Horror boom? Watch the New Trailer for Arrow’s Blu-ray for the 1998 horror classic ‘Tomie’

Tomie | Blu-ray (Arrow)

Tomie | Blu-ray (Arrow)

Now shipping is Arrow Video’s Blu-ray for Tomie, a creepy supernatural chiller directed by Ataru Oikawa (screenwriter of the pioneering Japanese horror, Door) and featuring a chilling turn by the sensational Miho Kanno (Eko Eko Azarak: Wizard of Darkness, Dolls).

Based on the smash-hit series of the same name by cult manga artist Junji Itō (Uzumaki), Tomie tells the tale of an evil high-school seductress identifiable by a beauty mark beneath her left eye, whose bewitching kiss drives men to madness.

Photography student Tsukiko (Mami Nakamura, Love Exposure) is plagued by violent dreams as she struggles Continue reading

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Bow-wow, yippie-yo, yippie-yay! Martial arts actioner ‘Bangkok Dog’ aon Blu-ray in December from Well Go USA

Bangkok Dog | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

Bangkok Dog | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

On December 10, 2024, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray for Bangkok Dog, a Thai-produced martial arts actioner that marks the directorial debut of Chaya Supannarat, who is perhaps best known for producing 2022’s Shadow Master, 2021’s Fast Vengeance, and 2014’s Tekken: Kazuya’s Revenge.

Bangkok Dog stars D.Y. Sao (Shadow Master), who has represented the U.S. National Wushu Team, and has some serious moves thanks to his training across multiple disciplines, including his native Cambodia’s bokator (which was highlighted in 2017’s Jailbreak), kickboxing, and kung fu. Co-starring is Brian Le (The Paper Tigers, Everything Everywhere All at Once), who is also known for his stunt and Continue reading

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‘Godzilla Minus One’ filmmaker signs on for his first English-language film ‘Grandgear’ for Sony and J.J. Abrams

Takashi Yamazaki (The Fighter Pilot), the director of the massively successful 2023 kaiju thriller, Godzilla Minus One, has been hitched by Sony Pictures for Grandgear.

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Third Window Films delivering a Blu-ray for the bloody revenge thriller ‘Mermaid Legend’ from ‘Evil Dead Trap’ director

On February 17, 2025, Third Window Films is releasing a Blu-ray for Mermaid Legend, a 1984 revenge thriller from Toshiharu Ikeda (Evil Dead Trap) that stars Mari Shirato and Jun Etō.

When a fisherman is killed by greedy land developers for standing in the way of their expansion plans, his pearl-diver wife Migiwa moves into unforgiving Continue reading

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Third Window Films wants to sex you up! 1985 sex comedy ‘Bumpkin Soup’ coming to Blu-ray in February

On February 17, 2025, Third Window Films is releasing a Blu-ray for Bumpkin Soup, a 1985 “sex comedy” from Kiyoshi Kurosawa (Pulse) that stars Yoriko Doguchi (Love Exposure).

In the film, a country girl (Doguchi) visits Tokyo in search of her college heartthrob. Here she meets horny students, a psychology professor in search of the theory Continue reading

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Sniffin’ around for a rare treat from the ‘Evil Dead Trap’ director? Blu-ray for ‘Scent of a Spell’ arriving in February

On February 17, 2025, Third Window Films is releasing a Blu-ray for Scent of a Spell, a 1985 thriller from Toshiharu Ikeda (Evil Dead Trap) that stars Johnny Okura (Boiling Point) and Mari Amachi (Aitte nandaro).

While a young man (Johnny Okura) is on his way home from a bar in a torrential downpour, he comes across a woman (Mari Amachi) trying to kill herself by jumping off a bridge. Without thinking, he jumps in to rescue her and save her from drowning. After taking Continue reading

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All aboard!? ‘Shin Godzilla’ co-director Shinji Higuchi to remake 1975’s ‘Bullet Train’ for Netflix! Watch a Teaser…

"Bullet Train" Theatrical Poster

“Bullet Train” Theatrical Poster

Shinji Higuch (Shin Ultraman), the co-director of 2016’s Shin Godzilla, is set to helm Netflix’ Bullet Train Explosion, a remake of Junya Sato’s 1975 disaster thriller, Bullet Train (neither have no relation to David Leitch’s 2022 actioner of the same name).

The original starred Ken Takakura (Golgo 13) as a mad bomber who plants a device on a high-speed Japanese train, programmed to detonate if the train’s speed drops below 80 kilometres per hour. The trains conductor (Sonny Chiba, Soul of Chiba) must keep the train moving whilst the police track the madman down (via Eureka). The film was the inspiration for the 1994 Hollywood blockbuster, Speed.

We’ll keep you updated on Bullet Train Explosion as we learn more. Until then, here’s Netflix Japan’s Announcement Teaser for the film, which Continue reading

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A little something for the ninja crazed! Error_4444 to bring on Lee Tso Nam’s ‘The Challenge of the Lady Ninja’ to Blu-ray

The Challenge of the Lady Ninja | Blu-ray (Error_4444)

In 2025, Error_4444 is releasing a Blu-ray for The Challenge of the Lady Ninja (aka Chinese Super Ninjas 2), a 1983 martial arts thriller from Lee Tso Nam (Phantom Kung Fu) that stars Elsa Yeung Wai San (Pink Force Commando), and Chen Kuan Tai (Death Ring).

During WWII’s Japanese occupation of Shanghai, a woman trains in covert arts. Arriving in Hong Kong, she learns her brother aids the Japanese. She assembles female warriors to stop him.

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Error_4444 delivering Blu-ray for the bloody revenge thriller ‘Mermaid Legend’ from ‘Evil Dead Trap’ director

In 2025, Error_4444 is releasing a Blu-ray for Mermaid Legend, a 1984 revenge thriller from Toshiharu Ikeda (Evil Dead Trap) that stars Mari Shirato and Jun Etō. In the film, a woman avenges the death of her husband in this slightly supernatural drama.

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Error_4444 announces Blu-ray for Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom’s Thai-thriller ‘Alone’

Alone | Blu-ray (Error_4444)In 2025, Error_4444 is releasing a Blu-ray for Alone, a 2007 thriller from Banjong Pisanthanakun (The Medium) and Parkpoom Wongpoom (Homestay), a directing duo known for 2004’s Shutter.

Pim (Marsha Wattanapanich) is a Thai woman living in Korea with her husband Wee. At her birthday a friend reads her fortune with a deck of cards and informs that something she has lost will soon return to her. But some lost things are better off staying lost.

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All-star MA actioner ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ now on Blu-ray, DVD and 4K Ultra HD from Well Go USA

Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In | 4K Ultra HD (Well Go USA)

Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In | 4K Ultra HD (Well Go USA)

Now on Blu-ray, DVD and 4K Ultra HD from Well Go USA is Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, the latest martial arts actioner from director Soi Cheang Pou Soi (SPL II: A Time for Consequences, The Monkey King) – and producers Wilson Yip (Paradox, Ip Man Franchise) and John Chong (The Invincible Dragon).

This all-star martial arts actioner (read our review), stars Louis Koo (Organized Crime and Triad Bureau), Sammo Hung (King Swindler), Richie Jen (Trivisa), Raymond Lam (Line Walker) and Philip Ng (Undercover Punch and Gun), and with action by Kenji Tanigaki (Enter the Fat Dragon).

Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In is an adaptation of the cult manhua (Chinese comicbook) series City of Darkness by Andy Seto. Set in the eighties inside the dangerous and enigmatic Kowloon Continue reading

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No further questions your honor! Watch the Newest Trailer for Donnie Yen’s latest action thriller ‘The Prosecutor’

“The Prosecutor” Teaser Poster

“The Prosecutor” Teaser Poster

After a disappointing turn with Polar Rescue, we’ll soon be seeing martial arts star Donnie Yen (Sakra, Chasing the Dragon) kick some actual ass in Mandarin Motion Pictures and China’s Huace Pictures’ The Prosecutor (aka Misjudgement) an action thriller from filmmaker Ho Pong Mak (Breakout Brothers trilogy), who co-directs along with Yen himself.

The Prosecutor is a poor young man is wrongly charged with drug trafficking after being deceived. An ex-prosecutor investigates the case, uncovers a corrupt lawyer team’s scheme, and restores justice despite obstruction from evil forces.

The Prosecutor also stars Kang Yu (Wu Xia, Big Brother), Julian Cheung (All U Need is Love, The Grandmaster), Francis Ng (Customs Frontline), Kent Cheng (I Did It My Way), Michael Hui (The Private Eyes), Mark Continue reading

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Jackie Chan’s BEST Lo Wei flick just got better! Watch a video of what 88 Films’ ‘Dragon Fist’ 4K UHD will look like…

Dragon Fist | 4K Ultra HD (88 Films)

Dragon Fist | 4K Ultra HD (88 Films)

On February 24, 2025, 88 Films is releasing a Deluxe Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray for Lo Wei’s Dragon Fist, a 1978 kung fu classic starring Jackie Chan (Ride On) and Nora Miao (The Skyhawk).

Director Lo Wei (The Big Boss) and martial arts legend Jackie Chan are back together in a kung-fu saturated story of revenge and justice. Tong Huo-wan (Chan) is on the hunt for retribution for the death of his mentor whilst also balancing out the power between locals and violent gangsters as well as dealing with the devastating news that his master’s family are joining a rival school! Chan is on red-hot form here, as a seemingly indestructible man determined to right all wrongs, even if that means going against his teachings.

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Deal on Fire! Fearless Hyena Part II | Blu-ray | Only $21.99 – Expires soon!

Fearless Hyena 2 | Blu-ray (88 Films)

Fearless Hyena 2 | Blu-ray (88 Films)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray (Region B) for Fearless Hyena Part II, a 1983 “Jackie Chan film” directed by Chan Chuen (Energetic 21) for Lo Wei Motion Pictures.

Fearless Hyena Part II was the film responsible for Jackie’s breach of contract with Lo Wei’s production company. Due to “creative differences”, Jackie, along with producer Willie Chan, left production of this film, resulting in both men terminating their own partnership with Lo Wei for a fresh career with Raymond Chow’s Golden Harvest (proven right choice!). The film was eventually released in 1983, but the production was stitched together using body doubles and archival footage of Jackie from his other films (a la Bruce Lee’s Game of Death).

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This you can trust… Blu-ray for Patrick Tam’s 1980 Golden Harvest actioner ‘The Sword’ now shipping

The Sword | Blu-ray (Eureka)

The Sword | Blu-ray (Eureka)

Now available from Goodie Emporium is Eureka’s Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Sword, a 1980 Golden Harvest actioner from director Patrick Tam Kar-Ming (My Heart is That Eternal Rose).

Best known as a key contributor to the Hong Kong New Wave as the director of My Heart is That Eternal Rose and the editor of Wong Kar-wai’s Days of Being Wild and Ashes of Time, Patrick Tam began his filmmaking career with The Sword: a love letter to the wuxia genre starring Adam Cheng (Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain).

Believing that he is in possession of a cursed blade, the legendary swordsman Hua Qian Shu (Tien Feng, King Boxer) has retreated from the martial arts world to live in peaceful seclusion. However, his retirement Continue reading

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