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Category Archives: Martial Arts Titles
Commitment | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: March 11, 2014 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Park Hong-Soo’s Commitment. After his father’s botched espionage mission, North Korean Myung-Hoon (Choi Seung-Hyun) and his young sister Hye-In (Han Ye-Ri) are sent to a labor prison camp. In order to save his sister’s life, Myung-Hoon volunteers to become a spy and infiltrates the South as a teenage defector. Watch the trailer.
Sword of the Assassin | Blu-ray & DVD (Epic Pictures Group)
RELEASE DATE: February 25, 2014 Epic Pictures Group presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Victor Vu’s martial arts epic Sword of the Assassin (aka Blood Letter). Nguyen Vu (Huynh Dong) is the sole survivor of his family who was executed by the empress of Vietnam. Upon discovering that his family may have been framed for crimes they did not commit, he sets out to bring justice and clear his family name. Also … Continue reading
Jackie Chan: 8 Film 2-Disc Collection | DVD (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: May 6, 2014 Shout! Factory presents the DVD for the Jackie Chan: 8 Film 2-Disc Collection, which includes 1978’s Dragon Fist, 1978’s Magnificent Bodyguards, 1980’s Battle Creek Brawl, 1985’s The Protector, 1985’s Police Story, 1988’s Police Story 2, 1993’s Crime Story and 1993’s City Hunter. All films were previously released in double features, now you can get them all at one low price. All films are enhanced for 16×9 … Continue reading
Killing American Style: Special Edition | DVD (Cinema Epoch)
RELEASE DATE: March 25, 2014 Cinema Epoch presents the DVD for 1990’s Killing American Style: Special Edition, directed by Amir Shervan (Samurai Cop). Looking for some cheesy action? This 1990s exploitation film will deliver. It stars Harold Diamond (stick fighter from Rambo III), Jim Brown (Three the Hard Way) and Robert Z’Dar (Maniac Cop). Watch the trailer.
Android Cop | Blu-ray & DVD (Asylum Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: February 4, 2014 Asylum presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Android Cop, starring Michael Jai White (Mortal Kombat: Legacy). In this action-packed thriller, a cop (Michael Jai White) and his robotic partner enter the Zone, a forbidden city inhabited by a diseased stricken populace. Together, they discover the real reason everyone is sick, and attempt to stop the illness. Also starring Charles S. Dutton (Alien 3) and Kadeem Hardison (1997’s … Continue reading
Lust of the Dead 2 | DVD (Tokyo Shock)
RELEASE DATE: February 11, 2014 Tokyo Shock presents the DVD for Naoyuki Tomomatsu’s Lust of the Dead 2, the sequel to Lust of the Dead. After 90% of the world is taken over by “zombified” males, the remaining females form a military unit to protect themselves. This over-the-top Japanese splatter flick comes the same team who brought us Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl and Stacy. Lust of the Dead 2 stars … Continue reading
Attila | Blu-ray & DVD (Asylum)
RELEASE DATE: December 31, 2013 Asylum Entertainment presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Emmanuel Itier’s Attila. When American soldiers inadvertently steal Attila the Hun’s (UFC’s Cheick Congo) secret riches, the wrath of the barbarian is awakened; the mummified warrior will stop at nothing to kill the intruders. Now it’s up to an elite squad to stop him! Starring Chris Conrad, Luke Barnett and Poncho Hodges. Watch the trailer.
Badges of Fury | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: January 7, 2014 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Badges of Fury, starring Jet Li. When a spate of eerie murders erupts across Hong Kong, two troublemaking cops are assigned to the case. After discovering that all of the victims were former boyfriends of aspiring starlet, the detectives find themselves in a deadly situation. Also starring Wen Zhang, Michelle Chen, Collin Chou and Wu Jing. Watch the … Continue reading
Throne of Blood | Blu-ray & DVD (Criterion Collection)
RELEASE DATE: January 7, 2014 Criterion Collection presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Throne of Blood, directed by Akira Kurosawa. As a tough warrior who rises savagely to power, Toshiro Mifune gives a remarkable, animalistic performance, as does Isuzu Yamada as his ruthless wife. Throne of Blood fuses classical Western tragedy with formal elements taken from Noh theater to create an unforgettable cinematic experience. Watch the trailer.
Force of Execution | Blu-ray & DVD (Anchor Bay)
RELEASE DATE: December 17, 2013 Anchor Bay presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Force of Execution, starring Steven Seagal. Alexander’s (Seagal) criminal empire has been good to him – and devastating to his enemies – until his number one hitman, Roman (Bren Foster), messes up what should have been a routine hit. Alexander spares his protégé’s life but cripples his hands, thus ‘retiring’ Hurst forever. Before long, Alexander realizes that he’ll need Hurst’s … Continue reading
The Octagon | Blu-ray & DVD (Scorpion Releasing)
RELEASE DATE: December 3, 2013 Scorpion Releasing presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1980’s The Octagon, directed by Eric Karson. It’s Chuck Norris versus Ninjas in a movie directed by the guy who brought us Black Eagle (with Kosugi and Van Damme). The Octagon also stars Lee Van Cleef (For A Few Dollars More), Tadashi Yamashita (American Ninja), Richard Norton (City Hunter), Yuki Shimoda, Gerald Okamura (Big Trouble in Little China) and Ernie Hudson … Continue reading
Drive-In Cult Classics 200 Film Collection | DVD (Mill Creek Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: December 3, 2013 Mill Creek presents the DVD set for the Drive-In Cult Classics 200 Film Collection! Turn away from the typical Hollywood fare and prepare for an offbeat trip with some of cinema’s most eccentric far-out films. This 50 DVD collection of outrageous cult classics is packed with 200 genre-defining (including martial arts) films that are anything but mainstream. See comments section for a complete listing!
Sword Masters: Legend of the Bat | DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: January 28, 2014 Well Go USA presents the DVD for Chor Yuen’s Legend of the Bat (aka Bat Island Adventure or Clans of Intrigue 2). In this 1978 Shaw Brothers flick, Chu Liu Hsiang (Ti Lung) must journey to the mysterious Bat Island to investigate a merchant who has put a price on Liu Hsiang’s head! Also starring Ling Yun, Yueh Hua, Derek Yee, Ching Li, Wong Chung … Continue reading
Sword Masters: Death Duel | DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: January 28, 2014 Well Go USA presents the DVD for Chor Yuen’s Death Duel. In this 1977 Shaw Brothers flick, Derek Yee is a renowned swordsman whose position in the martial world is lofty. The constant challenges and myriad enemies he faces compels him to fake his death and pursue a quiet life with the beautiful Candice Yu. However, his peace can only last so long. Also starring … Continue reading
Shaolin Warrior | DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: December 31, 2013 Lionsgate presents the DVD for Dou Xiao’s Shaolin Warrior. Trying to escape a criminal past, one man attempts to join the ranks of the Shaolin Warriors, but he’s denied. However, having impressed the king with his dedication, he is hired as a temple groundskeeper. But when the king’s enemy declares war, the man gets to prove himself in combat! Starring Ye Jianwei, Chen Ke, Liu Ruicheng, … Continue reading
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