Category Archives: Asian Titles

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Audition | 4K Ultra HD (Arrow)

On June 14, 2026, Arrow is releasing the 4K Ultra HD for 1999’s Audition. One of the most notorious J-Horror films ever made, Takashi Miike’s Audition exploded onto the festival circuit at the turn of the 21st century to a chorus of awards and praise. The film catapulted Miike to the international scene and paved the way for such other genre delights as Ichii the Killer and 13 Assassins. When … Continue reading

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Cyclops | Blu-ray (Visual Vengeance)

On August 11, 2026, Visual Vengeance is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for 1987’s Cyclops. Emerging from Japan’s late-’80s direct-to-video boom, Cyclops stands as an early, unhinged entry in the country’s underground splatter movement. Directed by Jōji “George” Iida in his debut, the film fuses Cronenberg-style body horror with low budget V-cinema rawness – building methodically before erupting into a chaotic finale packed with grotesque practical effects and full-throttle gore. A lean, mean

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Bullet in the Head | 4K Ultra HD (Arrow)

On June 21, 2026, Arrow’s will be releasing a Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD for 1990’s Bullet in the Head, which is now available for pre-order from Goodie Emporium. After re-inventing the action film with The Killer, John Woo would turn inward and deliver the semi-autobiographical Bullet in the Head, complementing the stylistic flourishes that made his name with an unflinching and nihilistic brutality to deliver one of the most intense war films … Continue reading

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Story of Ricky | 4K Ultra HD (88 Films)

On July 20, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the 4K Ultra HD for Story of Ricky (aka Riki-Oh), a 1989 action-fantasy from director Nam Nai Choi (Saga of the Phoenix), which can pre-ordered today from Goodie Emporium! Set in the year 2001 where all correctional facilities have been privatised, martial artist Ricky finds himself victim to the corrupt system when he is found guilty

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Stone | Blu-ray (88 Films)

On August 11, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for 1974’s Stoner. Ex-Bond George Lazenby was a friend to Bruce Lee – they’d discussed a collaboration on the night Bruce died – and here we finally get to see his moves. Directed by Huang Feng (The Tournament) and co-starring the infamous Betty Ting Pei (Bruce Lee’s secret lover!) and a young Sammo Hung (who also arranged the outrageous … Continue reading

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The Tournament | Blu-ray (88 Films)

On August 25, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for 1974’s The Tournament. Directed by Huang Feng (Stoner) and featuring some of Angela Mao’s very best fights, The Tournament is a classic ‘basher’ from the early seventies, with awesome action arranged by the legendary Sammo Hung (Dragons Forever). After one of his students dies at a martial arts tournament in Thailand, kung fu master Lau (Ko Hisiang-ting) suffers deep … Continue reading

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Full Contact | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Shout)

"Full Contact" International Theatrical Poster

On July 14, 2026, Shout Factory is releasing a 4K Ultra HD for Full Contact, a 1992 Hong Kong action film from director Ringo Lam (Sky on Fire, City on Fire). Essentially, a Hong Kong remake of John Boorman’s ’60s existential action flick Point Blank (also remade by Mel Gibson in 1999’s Payback), Full Contact is a high-octane mix of guns, motorcycles, sluts, homicidal homosexuals, Road Warrior-rejects, and cock rock. In … Continue reading

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Operation Scorpio | Blu-ray (88 Films)

On August 11, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for Operation Scorpio (aka Scorpion King), a 1992 martial arts film directed by David Lai Dai-Wai (Runaway Blues). A young man learns martial arts from two masters of opposing styles, he then combines them to take on the local gangster’s son, who is a master

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Shaw Brothers Triple Feature | Blu-ray (88 Films)

On July 27, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for the Shaw Brothers Triple Feature, which includes 1983’s Shaolin Intruders, 1982’s Shaolin Prince and 1980’s Two Champions of Shaolin. Three Shaw classics are bought together in a brand new boxset as part of the 88 Asia numbered collection #52, #53, #54. It features new artwork

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Sex and Zen II | Blu-ray (88 Films)

On June 29, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Sex and Zen II, a 1996 cult Hong Kong film from director Cash Chin Man-Kei (1941 Hong Kong on Fire), which can pre-ordered today from Goodie Emporium. Adapted from a (notoriously fruity) classic of Chinese erotica, Sex and Zen II goes even further than the (already pretty eye-popping) original, featuring mechanical

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Sex & Fury | Female Yakuza Tale | Blu-ray (Arrow)

On July 6, 2027, Arrow is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) Double Feature for 1973’s Sex & Fury and Female Yakuza Tale. Following their genre-defining “female delinquent” classic Girl Boss Guerrilla, director Norifumi Suzuki and action star Reiko Ike would join forces once again for the shocking Sex & Fury. Pulpy and bathed in lurid violence of the highest order, the film would beget the sequel, Female Yakuza Tale directed by … Continue reading

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Red Sun | 4K Ultra HD (Arrow)

On July 13, 2027, Arrow is releasing the 4K Ultra HD for 1971’s Red Sun. Cultures collide in this ‘East Meets West’ classic from Terence Young. Shot in Almería, Spain, and starring four intercontinental superstars – America’s Charles Bronson (The Great Escape), Japan’s Toshiro Mifune (Yojimbo), Switzerland’s Ursula Andress (Dr. No), and France’s Alain Delon (Le Samouraï) – Red Sun is a Western with a global flair like no other! … Continue reading

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Magnificent Bodyguards | Blu-ray (88 Films)

Now available for Pre-order is the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Magnificent Bodyguards, which will be released on July 13, 2026. This 1978 kung fu oddity is directed by Lo Wei (The Big Boss) and stars the one and only, Jackie Chan (Hidden Strike, Ride On). Jackie leaps out of the screen in Magnificent Bodyguards, the first Hong Kong movie shot in 3D! The icon joins a team of guards who … Continue reading

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Jackie Chan’s Breakout Hits! Collection | 4K Ultra HD (Arrow)

On June 29, 2026, Arrow will be releasing a 10-Disc Limited 4K Ultra HD set for Jackie Chan’s Breakout Hits!, which includes 1994’s Drunken Master II, 1995’s Thunderbolt, 1996’s Police Story 4: First Strike, 1997’s Mr. Nice Guy and 1998’s Who Am I? – ALL of which include multiple cuts! Note: If you’re a fan of Jackie’s black muscle shirt look, there’s also an Arrow store-exclusive version available. That said, … Continue reading

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G.I. Samurai | Blu-ray (Arrow)

On May 8, 2026, Arrow is releasing a Blu-ray (Region A) for G.I. Samurai (aka Time Slip or I Want To). Directed by Kosei Saito (Ninja Wars), this 1979 actioner stars martial arts legend Sonny Chiba (Fighting Fist, Soul of Chiba). During a routine military exercise, modern-day soldiers led by Second Lieutenant Iba (Chiba) find themselves transported back in time four hundred years to war-torn feudal Japan. Facing attack by … Continue reading

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