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Ska Martes on Are you shocked, Mr. Williams? Details for Shout’s ‘Golden Harvest Vol. 1: Supernatural Shockers’ Blu-ray CollectionThis boxset needs to be bundled with a pack of aloe vera tissues and 150ml of…
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Mike Collins on No time for Jet lag! 88 Films announces ‘The Legend of Fong Sai Yuk Collection’ on 4K Ultra HD arriving in NovemberThe opening sentance states that this is a 4K UHD release, but the breakdown…
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Sofia on Dirty dozen! 12 New Posters of Scott Adkins, Marko Zaror, Daniel Bernhardt, Shaina West and more for ‘Killer’s Game’I've seen two different posters for Shaina West's character (Lionsgate IG for…
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Ningen on Just Beat it! ‘Hana-bi’ and ‘Outrage’ star Takeshi Kitano returns for more ultra-violence with ‘Broken Rage’I wonder if it'll get a theatrical release or go straight-to-Prime.
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chrichtonsworld on Korean horror returns with a vengeance! ‘Exhuma’ starring ‘Old Boy’ star Choi Min-sik hits Blu-ray and UHD in OctoberLess scary than The Wailing which has a similar premise, but definitely on pa…
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Yearly Archives: 2011
Love Exposure (2008) Review
Director: Sion Sono Writer: Sion Sono Producer: Haruo Umekawa Cast: Takahiro Nishijima, Hikari Mitsushima, Sakura Ando, Makiko Watanabe, Atsuro Watabe Running Time: 237 min. By HKFanatic This is a film whose reputation precedes it – that of being one long-ass movie. “Love Exposure” is “Suicide Club” director Sion Sono’s four hour ode to love, Christianity, upskirt photography, and awkward erections. To be honest, I put “Love Exposure” into my DVD … Continue reading
Bunraku stakes its claim on Netflix Instant
Bunraku is a one of a kind film, a genre mash-up that combines elements of the Western, the noir, and the classic kung fu movie. The 2009 film, directed by Guy Moshe and starring Josh Hartnett, Japanese rock god Gackt, Woody Harrelson, and Ron Pearlman, is now streaming on Netflix Instant in HD. Check out our review here and queue up the movie if you’re in the mood for a … Continue reading
Zaat Blu-ray & DVD (Film Chest)
RELEASE DATE: February 21, 2012 Zaat, also known as Attack of the Swamp Creatures, Legend of the Zaat Monster or The Blood Waters of Dr. Z, Hydra, a mad scientist/ex-Nazi plans to transform himself into a mutated walking catfish, gain revenge on those who have spurned him, and kidnap nubile young women to similarly transform so that he can breed. Check out the trailer.
Corman’s World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel Blu-ray & DVD (Anchor Bay)
RELEASE DATE: March 27, 2012 Corman’s World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel is a tribute to Roger Corman, Hollywood’s most prolific writer-director producer, and seminal influencing force in modern moviemaking over the last 60 years. Featuring interviews with Hollywood icons and cinematic luminaries, some who launched their careers within Corman’s unforgettable world of filmmaking, including Paul W.S. Anderson, Peter Bogdanovich, Robert De Niro, Peter Fonda, Pam Grier, Ron Howard, Eli … Continue reading
Champions | aka Duo Biao (2008) Review
Director: Tsui Siu Ming Writer: Tsui Siu Ming Producer: Tom Cheung, Amy Lee, Tsui Siu Ming Cast: Dicky Cheung Wai Kin, Tse Miu, Debbie Ng Tin Yu, Priscilla Wong Cuiru, Chui Heung Tung, Wai Chi Ho, Yu Rong Guang, Maria Cordero, Lee Fai Running Time: 117 min. By HKFanatic If you thought “Ip Man 2” and “Jet Li’s Fearless” went a wee bit overboard with their jingoistic ‘ra ra China’ … Continue reading
Killer’s Moon: Remastered Blu-ray & DVD (Redemption)
RELEASE DATE: March 13, 2012 Redemption presents Alan Birkinshaw’s 1978 cult classic Killer’s Moon! Four mental patients – who, due to unauthorized experiments, believe they’re living in a dream and have shed all moral imperatives – escape and find their way to the nearest bus-load of stranded schoolgirls. Check out the trailer!
Virgin Witch: Remastered Blu-ray & DVD (Redemption)
RELEASE DATE: March 13, 2012 British sirens Ann Michelle (House of Whipcord) and Vicki Michelle (‘Allo ‘Allo) star in this 1972 cult-classic! Christine gets her big chance at modelling when she applies at Sybil Waite’s agency. Together with Christine’s sister Betty, they go to a castle for the weekend for a photo shoot. Sybil has lured Christine to the castle for more than modelling: she’s recruiting a virgin for induction … Continue reading
Blu-Ray and DVD Releases for 12/27/11
The last week of 2011 is indeed a slow one. But if you’re a horror buff, take heart as there seems to be a surplus of scary flicks this Tuesday. Here are your Asian and genre movie blu-ray and DVD releases for the week of 12/27/11: ASIAN CINEMA City Under Siege (Blu-ray + DVD combo) – director Benny Chan’s special effects-laden 2010 film stars Aaron Kwok, Shu Qi, and a … Continue reading
‘Helldriver’ brings Japanese splatterpunk to Netflix Instant
If you enjoy Sushi Typhoon’s particular brand of gonzo Japanese cinema – think Machine Gun Girl and Tokyo Gore Police – then you’ll probably find something to enjoy in their latest splatterpunk epic, Helldriver. It’s a roadtrip movie set in a near-future Japan overrun by flesh-eating zombies. The good news is that it’s now streaming on Netflix Instant in HD. See the movie that Twitch Film says “blows all boundaries … Continue reading
Dream of a Warrior (2001) Review
Director: Park Hee-Joon Producer: Kim Hyung-Joon Cast: Leon Lai Ming, Lee Na-Young, Park Eun-Hye, Yoon Tae-Young, Kim Ji-Moo Running Time: 84 min. By JJ Hatfield A tale of romance and time travel begins with action in a futuristic? form of Korea. Having a question mark in the first sentence should serve as a warning to the reader – there are many questionable aspects of this movie. This film is billed … Continue reading
Monster Brawl Blu-ray & DVD (Image)
RELEASE DATE: March 27, 2012 Eight classic monsters (Cyclops, Swamp Gut, Frankenstein, Lady Vampire, Werewolf, Mummy, Witch Bitch and Zombie Man) fight to the death in an explosive, bloody wrestling tournament set inside an abandoned and cursed graveyard. Starring Dave Foley (A Bug’s Life), Art Hindle, Robert Maillet (300), WWE’s Kevin Nash, Lance Henriksen (The Terminator), WWE’s Jimmy Hart, MMA star Herb Dean and many others! Check out the trailer.
Confucius Blu-ray & DVD (Funimation)
RELEASE DATE: March 27, 2012 Confucius is written, produced and directed by Hu Mei (On The Other Side Of The Bridge) and stars Chow Yun-fat (The Corruptor) as the titular Chinese philosopher. The film also stars Zhou Xun (True Legend), Chen Jianbin (Driverless), Ren Quan (Panda Express), Lu Yi (Stool Pigeon) and Yao Lu (Detective Dee). If you think this bio pic will be nothing but a bunch of philosophical … Continue reading
Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except aka Stryker’s War Blu-ray & DVD (Synapse)
RELEASE DATE: March 13, 2012 Synapse Films presents 1985’s Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except in a new 2K high-definition transfer. Directed by Josh Becker, this “must-see” (Detroit Free Press) cult classic features many of the people responsible for The Evil Dead, including co-writer Bruce Campbell, writer/producer Scott Spiegel and actor Ted Raimi. Vietnam. War is Hell. For Sergeant Jack Stryker, however, Hell is just the beginning. Trapped outside a Viet … Continue reading
Boys on the Run DVD (1-2-3-4 GO)
RELEASE DATE: February 28, 2012 Based on a comic book by Kengo Hanazawa, Boys on the Run is about Tanishi (Kanzunobu Mineta), a socially awkward 29-year old virgin who refills vending machines for a living. But things change when he meets Chiharu, a pretty co-worker who (gulp) might actually be into him. Unfortunately, he has competition for Chiharu’s affection from a handsome rival vending machine salesman! Check out the trailer.
Detective Dee & the Mystery of the Phantom Flame (2010) Review
Director: Tsui Hark Cast: Andy Lau Tak Wah, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Carina Lau Kar Ling, Li Bing Bing, Deng Chao, Richard Ng Yiu Hon, Du Yiheng, Yao Lu, Teddy Robin Kwan Running Time: 123 min. By HKFanatic As a longtime Tsui Hark fan, it’s great to see the master director return with a film that’s easier for audiences to latch on to. “Detective Dee & the Mystery of the … Continue reading
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