Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Release line up for the month of December, which includes a New title added to Hi-YAH! every Friday.
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Read on for the full list of New and Exclusive titles:
December 2 | Fist of the Red Dragon (aka Heroes Among Heroes) – When opium is being smuggled across China’s border, endangering the local villagers, a kung fu master must stand up to the evil sect and bring justice to the land. Directed by Yuen Wo-Ping (In the Line of Duty 4) and Chan Chin Chung, this 1993 Hong Kong martial arts film stars Donnie Yen (Raging Fire), Fennie Yuen Kit Ying (Aces Go Places V: The Terracotta Hit) and Hung Yan Yan (Once Upon A Time in China 4). | Read our review.
December 2 | The Legend of the Red Dragon (aka The New Legend of Shaolin) – It takes a father (Jet Li) and son team to battle the forces of evil throughout China, fighting with honor to defend the weak through fast-motion kung fu. Directed by Wong Jing (City Hunter), this 1994 Hong Kong martial arts film also stars Chingmy Yau (Naked Killer), Tse Miu (Ip Man: The Awakening), Adam Cheng (Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain), Damian Lau (Last Hurrah for Chivalry) and Johnny Wang (Shaolin Martial Arts). | Read our review.
December 9 | Yakuza Apocalypse – Yakuza boss Genyo Kamiura is the most feared man in the criminal underground, but few know that he’s also a vampire. Just before being killed, he passes on his undead powers by biting his faithful underling — who’s bent on avenging Kamiura’s murder. Directed by Takashi Miike (13 Assassins), this 2015 Japanese film stars stars Ichihara Hayato (Negative Happy Chain Saw Edge), Lily Franky (The Devil’s Path) and Yayan Ruhian (The Raid 2). | Read our review.
December 16 | Meltdown (aka High Risk) – After failing to rescue his wife and a busload of kids from a terrorist, police captain Kit Li (Jet Li) quits the force and takes a job as a bodyguard and stunt double for an egotistical action-movie star (Jacky Cheung) who’s past his prime. Directed by Wong Jing (Chasing the Dragon), this 1995 Hong Kong comedy/action also stars Chingmy Yau (Lover of the Last Empress), Charlie Young (Wind Blast), Kelvin Wong (Runaway Blues), Valerie Chow (The Blade) and Billy Chow (Tai Chi Boxer). | Read our review.
December 23 | Kowloon Walled City – A street fighter travels to Hong Kong’s to make a name for himself fighting the underworld gangs. This 2021 actioner stars Xing Yu (Super Bodyguard), Yu Lang (The Legend of White Snake), Sun Zi Jun (The Legend of Mermaid 2) and Peter Lu (Snake 2).
December 30 | Prisoner (aka Island on Fire) – Jackie Chan is jailbait when he’s incarcerated in a maximum-security pen for killing the brother of a Hong Kong crime kingpin. All that stands between him and oblivion are his wits, fists and flying feet. In the lockup with Chan is Andy (Tony Leung), an undercover cop who won’t risk blowing his cover to beat a murder rap. Together, they join forces to survive a world of brutal inmates. Directed by Chu Yen Ping (Fantasy Mission Force, King Swindler), this 1990 thriller also stars Andy Lau Tak-Wah (The White Storm 2: Drug Lords), Sammo Hung (Incredible Kung Fu Master), Jimmy Wang Yu (The Tattooed Dragon) and Ko Chun Hsiung (A Queen’s Ransom). | Read our review.
Eeeeeeeeewwwww!!!!
The cut and dubbed versions of Jet and Donnie’s films? What a travesty! Combined with the horrible Island of Fire, this is Hi-YAH’s worst month!