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Andrew Hernandez on John Wick ‘n friends! Check out the New Poster for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasWell, the blood that was digitally removed in the theatrical cut is back, the…
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Andrew Hernandez on John Wick ‘n friends! Check out the New Poster for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasI’ve been reading reports about how the first cut for Ballerina got a lousy r…
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chrichtonsworld on It’s the FINAL Trailer for the Sly-penned Jason Statham actioner ‘A Working Man’ from director David AyerThis is made by the same people who done The Beekeeper. Compared to that The…
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Andrew Hernandez on Lady Whirlwind, move over! Watch the New Trailer for John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’Thank you. I suppose Slow West was meant to be one of those movies that rubs…
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Tory on Lady Whirlwind, move over! Watch the New Trailer for John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’That’s a fantastic description! Totally accurate. And I can see why obvious s…
Phil Chan on Hong Kong’s Heaven’s Gate? Juno Mak’s anticipated thriller ‘Sons of the Neon Night’ to finally shine this yearOfficially selected for this year's Midnight Screenings at Cannes: https://ww…
Ian C. on Lady Whirlwind, move over! Watch the New Trailer for John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’This looks interesting. The trailer is now out. https://youtu.be/JCW7OoSp0bI
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Category Archives: Martial Arts Titles
Shatter | 4K Ultra HD (Hammers Films )
RELEASE DATE: May 12, 2025 On May 12, 2025, Hammers Films is releasing a 3-Disc 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition collection for Shatter, a 1974 international co-production between Hammer Film Productions of England and Shaw Brothers Studio of Hong Kong. Hollywood hard man Stuart Whitman and powerhouse martial artist Ti Lung star in this brutal crime thriller filmed entirely on location in Hong Kong by Hammer and the Shaw Brothers. … Continue reading
Portrait in Crystal | Blu-ray (Imprint)
RELEASE DATE: May 28, 2025 On May 28, 2025, Imprint is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Portrait In Crystal, a 1983 martial arts fantasy directed by Hua Shan (Dynamo, To Kill a Jaguar). The master of the modern day crime thriller lends his directing skills to this amazing kung-fu crime fantasy. Hua Shan impressed audiences with such
The Lost Bladesman | Blu-ray (Imprint)
RELEASE DATE: May 28, 2025 On May 28, 2025, Imprint is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for The Lost Bladesman, a 2011 historical martial arts epic – starring Donnie Yen (Raging Fire) – from Felix Chong (Project Gutenberg) and Alan Mak (Integrity). Ancient China is in turmoil. To unify the country, General Cao Cao – the real power behind the emperor – enlists the aid of the greatest warrior
The Great Chase | Blu-ray (Neon Eagle Video)
RELEASE DATE: June 2025 In June of 2025, Neon Eagle Video is releasing a Blu-ray for The Great Chase, a 1975 martial arts actioner from director Norifumi Suzuki (Roaring Fire). The Sister Street Fighter herself, Etsuko Shihomi (Bullet Train), stars as Shinobu Yashiro, an accomplished racecar driver who has a side hustle
The Invisible Swordsman | Blu-ray (Arrow)
RELEASE DATE: June 23, 2025 On June 23, 2025, Arrow Video is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Invisible Swordsman, a 1970 fantasy actioner directed by Yoshiyuki Kuroda (Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell). Mysterious sprites, eerie supernatural goings on and heroic sword-fighting action abound in this mystical tale of vengeance and adventure from
Exact Revenge | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: June 16, 2025 On June 16, 2025, Eureka is releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Exact Revenge, a Shaw Brothers collection that includes both 1971’s The Eunuch and 1972’s The Deadly Knives. Revenge is and has always been one of the most popular and prolific themes in Hong Kong cinema, from classic wuxia epics to kung fu movies and heroic bloodshed films. During the 1970s, Shaw Brothers Studio was … Continue reading
Shaw-Shock: Shaw Brothers Horror Collection – Volume One | Blu-ray (Imprint)
RELEASE DATE: May 28, 2025 On May 28, 2025, Imprint is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) collection for Shaw-Shock: Shaw Brothers Horror Collection – Volume One, featuring three of the studio’s most extreme and unrelenting horror films. These films deliver a mix of supernatural terror, eerie suspense, and intense gore. Prepare for a harrowing cinematic journey into the unknown, where the line
The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost | Blu-ray (Radiance)
RELEASE DATE: June 23, 2025 On June 23, 2025, Radiance is releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for 1961’s The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost. Crime film specialist Tai Kato (I, the Executioner) brings the famous Ghost Story of Yotsuya to the screen as a gritty tale of murder and greed, with an intense lead performance by Tomisaburo Wakayama (Lone Wolf and Cub, New Battles Without Honor and Humanity). When the daughter of … Continue reading
Enter the Panther | Blu-ray (Terror Vision)
RELEASE DATE: April 2025 In April, U.S. label Terror Vision is releasing a Blu-ray for Enter the Panther (aka Conspiracy), a 1975 Taiwanese kung fu film from director Han Bao-Chang (The Great Hero), featuring an early starring role by Bruce Li/Ho Tsung-Tao (Lama Avenger, Super Dragon). Enter the Panther delivers the hits and kicks of kung fu action at its most violent! A struggle for control of a gold mine … Continue reading
Armour of God II: Operation Condor | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: June 23, 2025 On June 23, 2025, 88 Films is releasing a 4K Ultra HD for Armour of God II: Operation Condor, a 1991 action comedy directed by – and starring – legendary Hong Kong star Jackie Chan (Panda Plan, Ride On). The Asian Hawk is back! Undeterred by nearly dying while making the first Armour of God, Jackie Chan returned to battle for a sequel that’s bigger, … Continue reading
Zebraman and Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: June 23, 2025 On June 23, 2025, 88 Films is releasing Blu-ray (Region B) for both 2004’s Zebraman and 2010’s Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City, two superhero thrillers from cult director Takashi Miike (First Love, Blade of the Immortal). An affectionate homage to the heyday of Japan’s tokusatsu superhero TV shows, directed by Takashi Miike and written by Kankuro Kudo (Go, Ping Pong), Zebraman stars the legendary … Continue reading
The Bells of Death | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: May 19, 2025 On May 19, 2025, Eureka is releasing a Blu-ray (Region B) for 1968’s The Bells of Death, a standout wuxia film heavily influenced by both the longstanding Japanese samurai tradition and the emergent Spaghetti Western. The Bells of Death is a fantastical tale of revenge produced by Shaw Brothers Studio, directed by the prolific Yueh Feng (Lady General Hua Mulan) and starring Chang Yi (Lady Whirlwind) in one … Continue reading
Lady of the Law | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: May 20, 2025 On May 20, 2025, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Lady of the Law, a 1971 (released in 1975) Shaw Brothers Hong Kong martial arts film from director Shen Chiang (Five Kung Fu Daredevil Heroes, Swordswomen Three). A dangerous criminal escapes captivity – but luckily crime-busting super swords-woman Leng Rushuang (Shih Szu, Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires) is on his trail. … Continue reading
Crime Story | 4K Ultra HD (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: May 26, 2025 On May 26, 2025, 88 Films is releasing a 4K Ultra HD for Crime Story, a 1993 Hong Kong thriller from director Kirk Wong (Taking Manhattan, The Big Hit). Troubled Hong Kong CID inspector Eddie Chan (Jackie Chan) is assigned to oversee the safety of controversial businessman Wong Yat-Fei (Law Kar-Ying), who is then kidnapped. A major investigation is launched and leads to Taipei and … Continue reading
Throne of Blood | 4K Ultra HD (BFI)
RELEASE DATE: May 19, 2025 On May 19, 2025, BFI is releasing a 4K Ultra HD for Throne of Blood, Akira Kurosawa’s astonishing 1957 classic that’s considered to be one of the great adaptations of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. This new edition features a new 4K restoration! A truly remarkable film, Throne of Blood manages to combine beauty and terror to produce a mood of truly haunting power. Starring the irrepressible Toshiro Mifune … Continue reading
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