Hopping Mad: The Mr Vampire Sequels | Blu-ray (Eureka)
Eureka’s Hopping Mad: The Mr Vampire Sequels – a Blu-ray (Region B) collection that includes Mr. Vampire 2 (1986), Mr. Vampire 3 (1987), Mr. Vampire 4 (1988) and Vampire Vs Vampire (1989) spread out on 2 discs – is now available at Goodie Emporium!
After the huge success of Mr Vampire, Hong Kong audiences were desperate for more vampire-hopping action and the films’ producers were more than happy to oblige. A steady stream of jiangshi content was produced over the following years, and presented here are 4 of these classic titles from stunning new restorations.
In Mr Vampire II (aka Vampire Family) an archaeologist and his students unwittingly set free a family of hopping vampires who wreak havoc in 1980s Hong Kong. Mr Vampire III returns to a period setting and sees Lam Ching-ying’s Taoist priest battle an evil witch (a brilliant performance by veteran actress Pauline Yuk-Wan Wong). Mr Vampire IV (aka Uncle Vampire) two feuding neighbours (a Taoist priest and a Buddhist monk) must join forces when their village is overrun by vampires. And finally in Vampire vs Vampire, Lam Ching-ying’s Taoist priest finds his jiangshi-fighting knowledge is of little help when he goes up against a European vampire.
Featuring a bevy of Hong Kong legends, this collection brings together four beloved films in definitive presentations in a very special edition.
Collectively, the official series is directed by Ricky Lau (Encounters of the Spooky Kind II) and stars Lam Ching-Ying (who is also responsible for directing Vampire vs Vampire), Yuen Biao (Circus Kids), Chung Fat (Millionaires Express), Moon Lee (Killer Angels), Richard Ng (License to Steal), Pauline Wong (Tragic Hero), Anthony Chan (Heart of the Dragon), Wu Ma (Seven Warriors), Chin Kar Lok (Project A), Rachel Lee (Pom Pom and Hot Hot), Yuen Wah (Kickboxer) and a brief appearance by Sammo Hung (The Dead and the Deadly).
Features:
- Limited Edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling [2000 copies]
- Mr Vampire II and Mr Vampire III presented in 1080p HD from brand new 2K restorations
- Mr Vampire IV and Vampire vs Vampire presented in 1080p HD from brand new HD restorations
- Cantonese and English audio options on all films
- Optional English Subtitles for all films, newly translated for this release
- Brand new feature length audio commentaries on Mr Vampire II and Vampire vs Vampire by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival)
- Brand new feature length audio commentaries on Mr Vampire III and Mr Vampire IV by action cinema experts Mike Leeder & Arne Venema
- Brand new video piece on the history and resurgent popularity of the jiangshi genre
- Reversible sleeve featuring original poster art
- Trailers
- A Limited Edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the films and the Jiangshi genre by James Oliver [2000 copies]
This title is available at The Goodie Emporium, a U.S.-based online store that currently has many Import Shaw Brothers/Golden Harvest/martial arts DVD/Blu-ray movies in-stock – with New titles being added regularly!
Watch Eureka’s Trailer for Hopping Mad: The Mr Vampire Sequels below:
I’m more a fan of the Chinese Ghost Story movies than the Mr. Vampire series, do we know if Eureka! or 88Films, or Arrow will be releasing the Chinese Ghost Story series anytime soon? I’m kind of surprised it hasn’t already happened, I didn’t miss a release, did I?
Bruce, I’m sure one of the companies will jump on it soon. All the labels are moving at a crazy pace, so who knows what else is in store! =)