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dakuan on Mortal Kombat II (2026) ReviewQuan Chi is Ginosaji's lost brother.
KayKay on Most posters ever award goes to THE FURIOUS! The highly anticipated martial arts thriller hitting theaters FridayYup...an IQIYI effort but more tailored for the international market, so lang…
Andrew Hernandez on Mortal Kombat II (2026) ReviewIt’s good to see this being talked about here. The 6.5 is a fair rating, sinc…
Dal on B-B-B-B-B-Benny the Jet! The Keanu Reeves-produced Benny “The Jet” Urquidez documentary currently filmingReally looking forward to this!
Throwdown on Hop right to it! New Bruce Lee doc, ‘Mr. Vampire’ reboot and more arriving from veteran Hong Kong producer Bey LoganGreat commentaries on the old DVDs, Bey. Question, since you're working with…
Ska Martes on Most posters ever award goes to THE FURIOUS! The highly anticipated martial arts thriller hitting theaters FridaySo its a Iqiyi type effort but theatrical and "elevated"? Is it better than X…
KayKay on Most posters ever award goes to THE FURIOUS! The highly anticipated martial arts thriller hitting theaters FridayI caught this at a special screening* in my neck of the woods. So…I caveat th…
Ska Martes on Blades of the Guardians (2026) ReviewI kind of agree. It starts off really rough. Maybe I went in with too high ex…
Typo on City on Fire (1987) ReviewOverrated, far from Lam's best movies (School on fire, Prison on fire and "It…
Typo on Duel to the Death (1982) ReviewIn my top ten, easily.
Typo on City War (1988) ReviewVery average. Not my cup of tea anymore, or, more likely, I can't say anymore…
Typo on Master, The | aka The Final Master (2015) ReviewThat guy rules. He's the best. My favorite martial arts movies since, what...…
Typo on ‘Blades of the Guardians’ hits digital on June 30 and arrives on physical media on August 25 with a new overly long titleI'll take it, first day!
Dal on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in JulyI’d like to hear your thoughts
D3SH on Blades of the Guardians (2026) ReviewHonestly thought the film was the wuxia equivalent of Marvel slop. Entertaini…
Ningen on The Japanese ‘Rocky’? Perhaps. But it’s every bit its equal! Shuji Terayama’s ‘The Boxer’ arrives on Blu-ray in JulyIf you like it, check out Ashita no Joe on Crunchyroll.
dakuan on Most posters ever award goes to THE FURIOUS! The highly anticipated martial arts thriller hitting theaters Fridayyou sound like Michael Jackson on that old South Park episode. "That's ignora…
JJ Bona on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in JulyThanks for elaborating. Good to know. I'll give it a chance if it convenientl…
Dal on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in JulyNo, it wasn’t just the lack of action pieces, l was disappointed with the who…
Ningen on Shaolin Soccer (2001) ReviewLooks like it's the dubbed version. *Sigh*. https://www.academymuseum.org/pro…
Ningen on GET OVER HERE! Watch a fight clip from ‘Mortal Kombat II’ starring Karl Urban, Joe Taslim and Hiroyuki SanadaFirst ten minutes free. https://youtu.be/Uwq3EzDCVqA?si=_c5WWbNAS00qtj6Z
Ningen on Shaolin Soccer (2001) ReviewAcademy screening this Sunday. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZVN8r5APMX/?ut…
JJ Bona on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in JulyHmmm... Sounds like the common complaint is for the lack of any interesting a…
Dal on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in JulyI went in expecting to love Tornado but left the cinema really disappointed!…
JJ Bona on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWould definitely be interesting to see Bren Foster in a HK flick. They'd get…
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Mission: Killfast & The Doll Squad | Blu-ray (Vinegar Syndrome)
RELEASE DATE: September 10, 2013 Vinegar Syndrome presents the Blu-ray for Mission: Killfast & The Doll Squad. Two classics from cult movie legend, Ted V. Mikels! In 1980’s Mission: Killfast (trailer) Tiger Yang (Tower of Death) faces off against a group of baddies, resulting in non-stop martial arts action. In 1973’s The Doll Squad (trailer), a team of female agents are out to stop an evil mastermind from unleashing the … Continue reading
No One Lives | Blu-ray & DVD (Anchor Bay)
RELEASE DATE: August 20, 2013 Anchor Bay presents the Blu-ray & DVD for No One Lives, directed by Ryuhei Kitamura (Versus). A gang of ruthless highway killers kidnap a wealthy couple traveling cross country only to shockingly discover that things are not what they seem. Starring Luke Evans, Adelaide Clemens and Derek Magyar. Watch the trailer.
Bad Girls Behind Bars Collection: 2-Disc Limited Special | DVD (Blue Underground)
RELEASE DATE: July 30, 2013 Blue Underground presents the DVD for the Bad Girls Behind Bars 2-Disc Collection, which consists of five sexy and sleazy women-in-prison filth fests – totally uncut and uncensored: 1982’s Amazon Jail, 1980’s Bare Behind Bars, 1969’s 99 Women, 1981’s Sadomania and 1975’s Women Behind Bars.
Empire State | Blu-ray & DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: September 3, 2013 Lionsgate presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Empire State, directed Dito Montiel (The Son of No One). Cityonfire welcomes Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson into the world of ‘straight to DVD!’ Empire State is a drama centered on two childhood friends who plan to rob an armored car depository, and the NYPD officer who stands in their way. Also starring Liam Hemsworth and Emma Roberts. Watch the trailer.
V/H/S/2 | Blu-ray & DVD (Magnolia Pictures)
RELEASE DATE: September 24, 2013 Magnolia Pictures presents the Blu-ray & DVD for V/H/S/2, the sequel to V/H/S. Ready for a new batch of ‘found footage’-style horror tales from various indie directors? One of the filmmakers is Gareth Evans (Merantau, The Raid), who co-directed a segment with Indonesian horror filmmaker Timo Tjahjanto. Other segments directed by Simon Barrett (You’re Next), Jason Eisener (Hobo with a Shotgun), Gregg Hale (Say Yes Quickly), Eduardo … Continue reading
Vampire | DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: August 20, 2013 Lionsgate presents the DVD For Vampire, directed by Shunji Iwai (All About Lily Chou-Chou). A vampire, who works as a teacher, searches for suicidal female students and seduces them prior to sucking their blood. Starring Rachael Leigh Cook, Yu Aoi, Kevin Zegers, Kristin Kreuk, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Amanda Plummer, Adelaide Clemens and Ryan Robbins. Watch the trailer.
The Unseen | Blu-ray & DVD (Scorpion Releasing)
RELEASE DATE: August 20, 2013 Scorpion Releasing presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1980’s The Unseen, directed by Danny Steinmann (Savage Streets). A trio of female reporters find themselves staying overnight in a house occupied by a hostile ‘being.’ Scorpion Releasing once again puts their remastered touch on this cult classic! Starring Barbara Bach (The Spy Who Loved Me), Sydney Lassick and Karen Lamm. Watch the trailer.
The Contractor | DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: September 10, 2013 Lionsgate presents the DVD for The Contractor, directed by Sean Olson (G.I. Joe: Battle for the Serpent Stone short). Friendly and easy going contractor, Javier (Danny Trejo) takes a job for Paul (Brad Rowe) and Elizabeth Chase (Christina Cox), but all is not as it seems. When the Chase’s perfect lives begin to crumble, they find Javier’s secret. When he sabotages Paul’s car, ruins the … Continue reading
Friday the 13th: The Complete Collection | Blu-ray (Warner) *Updated*
On September 13th, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will provide plenty of blood-curdling thrills when Friday The 13th: The Complete Collection debuts on Blu-ray (pre-order at Amazon.com). For the first time, all twelve films will be packaged together, (with seven of them making Blu-ray debuts) as a result of a strategic distribution alliance between Paramount and Warner announced last fall. The set also includes a Friday The 13th Killer Extras Bonus DVD. … Continue reading
Blue Movie | Blu-ray & DVD (Raro Video USA)
RELEASE DATE: TBA 2013 Raro Video USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1978’s Blue Movie, directed by Italian cult director Alberto Cavallone (Man, Woman and Beast). A woman escapes from being raped only to find herself trapped by a sado-masochistic photographer who, among other nasty things, gets off on consuming fresh human excrement. This extremely rare movie will definitely get under your skin. Stay tuned for pre-orders.
The Bird With the Crystal Plumage | Blu-ray & DVD (VCI Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: September 10, 2013 VCI Entertainment presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1970’s Bird With the Crystal Plumage, directed by Dario Argento (Phenomena). An American writer (Tony Musante) traveling in Rome is the only witness to an attempted murder by a sinister man in a raincoat and black leather gloves, though he is powerless to do anything to stop him. Digitally Restored from 1080p HD Transfer! Watch the trailer. Stay tuned for pre-order … Continue reading
Creepshow 2 | Blu-ray (Image Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: September 3, 2013 Image Entertainment presents the Blu-ray for 1987’s Creepshow 2, directed by Michael Gornick (cinematographer of the George A. Romero original). This sequel brings three more bone-chilling tales that include a vengeful wooden Native American, a monstrous blob in a lake, and a hitchhiker who wants revenge and will not die. Featuring Lois Chiles, George Kennedy, Dorothy Lamour and Tom Savini. Watch the trailer.
The Odd Angry Shot | Blu-ray & DVD (Synapse Films)
RELEASE DATE: August 13, 2013 Synapse Films presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1979’s The Odd Angry Shot. In between drinking cans of Fosters beer, Australian soldiers tread on a few landmines, and generally experience the war in Vietnam. This Australian war film stars Bryan Brown, John Hargreaves, John Jarratt and Graeme Blundell. Featuring a new transfer, commentary with director Tom Jeffrey, producer Sue Milliken and actor Graeme Blundell, Featurette … Continue reading
Voyage of the Damned | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: September 24, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray for 1976’s Voyage of the Damned, directed by Stuart Rosenberg (Cool Hand Luke). This film chronicles the tragic 1939 voyage of SS St. Louis, which carried hundreds of doomed German Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany. Starring Faye Dunaway, Oskar Werner and Lee Grant. Watch the trailer.
Day of the Dead: Collector’s Edition | Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: September 17, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1985’s Day of the Dead, directed by George A. Romero (the original Dawn of the Dead). A group of military officers and scientists dwell in an underground bunker as the world above is overrun by zombies. Starring Lori Cardille, Terry Alexander and Joseph Pilato. This special Collector’s Edition is guaranteed to satisfy both old and new fans! Watch … Continue reading











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