Red Sun Rising | Blu-ray (Vinegar Syndrome)

Red Sun Rising | Blu-ray (Vinegar Syndrome)

RELEASE DATE: September 27, 2022

In September 27, 2022, Vinegar Syndrome is releasing a Blu-ray for Red Sun Rising, a 1994 thriller directed by Francis Megahy (The Great Riviera Bank Robbery) and stars World Kickboxing Champion Don ‘The Dragon’ Wilson (Death Fighter, Showdown in Manila, The Martial Arts Kid).

Official details:

When his partner is killed by the Yakuza, Tokyo detective Thomas Hoshino (Wilson) travels to Los Angeles to pursue the men responsible. After confronting one of the Yakuza leaders in an LAPD elevator, Hoshino witnesses the gangster die in a mysterious fashion. Skeptical of Hoshino, Police Captain Meisler (Michael Ironside) assigns Det. Karen Ryder (Terry Farrell) to watch over Hoshino and make sure he doesn’t interfere with the case. Putting aside their cultural differences, the two detectives begin working together and soon uncover evidence of an international gun smuggling ring involving the Yakuza, crooked cops, and local gang members. All the while, a mysterious assassin with the ability to kill with a single touch is after Hoshino and his new partner.

Red Sun Rising is an explosive action thriller with fast-paced fight scenes choreographed by Wilson himself, along with fight choreographer Art Camacho. Co-starring Terry Farrell (Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth), Michael Ironside (Total Recall), and Japanese character actor Mako (Conan the Barbarian), Vinegar Syndrome Archive is proud to present this under-seen slice of 90s action on Blu-ray, newly restored and scanned in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative.

Features:

• Region Free Blu-ray
• Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative
• “The Dragon Rises” – a brand new interview with actor Don “The Dragon” Wilson
• “Red Sun Reflections” – a brand new interview with first assistant director Erica Fox
• “Producer Fu” – a brand new interview with producer Paul Maslak
• “Newby’s Way” – a brand new interview with cinematographer John Newby
• “Master of the Flying Edit” – a brand new interview with editor John Weidner
• Archival interview with director Francis Megahy
• Archival interview with actor Don “The Dragon” Wilson
• Archival interview with producer Paul Maslak
• Archival interview with actor James Lew
• Archival interview with writer Neva Friedenn
• Archival interview with actor Ewart Chin
• Archival interview with actor / fight choreographer Art Camacho
• Original video trailer
• Reversible cover artwork
• English SDH subtitles

Check out the film’s classic Trailer below: