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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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A Boy and His Dog | aka Apocalypse 2024 | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: August 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray for 1975’s A Boy and His Dog (aka Apocalypse 2024). THe movie is the story of a boy and his uniquely telepathic dog, who work together as a team in the post-apocalyptic world. Written and Directed by L.Q. Jones and starring Don Johnson, Susanne Benton and Jason Robards. Watch the trailer.
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All Night Horror Marathon | DVD (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: August 20, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the DVD for the All Night Horror Marathon 2-disc DVD set, which includes 1980’s Schizoid (trailer), 1992’s The Vagrant (trailer), 1980’s The Godsend (clip) and 1987’s The Outing aka The Lamp (trailer). It’s like going back in time, and walking into the ‘horror section’ of your favorite video rental store!
X-Ray & Schizoid Double Feature | Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: August 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray & DVD for X-Ray (aka Hospital Massacre) & Schizoid (aka Murder by Mail). 1982’s X-Ray is about a beautiful woman who is stalked by a maniac out to avenge a childhood Valentine’s Day humiliation. 1980’s Schizoid is a cult-slasher that stars Klaus Kinski (The Great Silence), Donna Wilkes (Jaws 2) and Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future).
The Long Hair of Death | Blu-ray & DVD (Raro Video USA)
RELEASE DATE: Fall 2013 Raro Video USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1964’s The Long Hair of Death (aka I lunghi capelli della morte), directed by Antonio Margheriti (Cannibal Apocalypse). The film follows a wrongfully executed witch who returns from the dead to get bloody revenge on the ones responsible for condemning her. Starring Barbara Steele, George Ardisson and Halina Zalewska. Stay tuned for pre-order information.
Robotech: Beyond the New Generation | DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: July 23, 2013 Lionsgate presents the DVD for Robotech: Beyond the New Generation. This 2-disc set includes two feature-length movies: Shadow Chronicles and the brand new, never-before-seen Love Live Alive, which takes place shortly after the events of Robotech: The New Generation. In addition, you get a great collection of extra features. Click here for details.
Q: The Winged Serpent | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: August 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray for 1982’s Q: The Winged Serpent, directed by Larry Cohen (The Stuff). The film follows a winged Aztec serpent that escapes from its Manhattan skyscraper lair and perpetrates a series of bizarre slayings. Q: The Winged Serpent stars Michael Moriarty, David Carradine, Candy Clark, Richard Roundtree, Mary Louise Weller and Malachy McCourt. Watch the trailer.
Die Hard Legacy Collection | Blu-ray (Fox)
RELEASE DATE: June 4, 2013 Fox presents the Die Hard Legacy Collection on Blu-ray. Not to be confused with the Die Hard 25th Anniversary Collection (click here), this new set has all the five of the Die Hard films: Die Hard, Die Hard 2, Die Hard with a Vengeance, Live Free or Die Hard and A Good Day to Die Hard. If you recently bought this, don’t feel too bad. … Continue reading
Assault on Wall Street | Blu-ray & DVD (Phase 4 Films)
RELEASE DATE: July 30, 2013 Phase 4 Films presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Assault on Wall Street (aka Bailout: The Age of Greed). I’ve seen Rampage, which proves that Uwe Boll is not only gutsy, but he also has some talent in the action department. In Assault on Wall Street, a man (Dominic Purcell) who has financially lost everything finds justice in violence. Also starring Erin Karpluk, Edward Furlong, Keith David, Michael Paré … Continue reading
Action Jackson | Blu-ray (Warner)
RELEASE DATE: August 6, 2013 Warner presents the Blu-ray for 1988’s Action Jackson, directed by Craig R. Baxley (Dark Angel). This movie is further proof that Carl Weathers needs to be in The Expendables 3. Vengeance drives a tough Detroit cop (Carl Weathers) to stay on the trail of a power hungry auto magnate who’s systematically eliminating his competition. Also starring Craig T. Nelson, Vanity and Sharon Stone. Watch the trailer.
Passenger 57 | Blu-ray (Warner)
RELEASE DATE: August 6, 2013 Warner presents the Blu-ray for 1992’s Passenger 57. An airline security expert (Wesley Snipes) must take action when he finds himself trapped on a passenger jet when terrorists seize control of it. Also starring Bruce Payne (Dungeons & Dragons), Tom Sizemore (Natural Born Killers) and Elizabeth Hurley (Austin Powers). Passenger 57 is essentially “Die Hard” on a plane. Watch the trailer.
Lord of the Flies | Blu-ray & DVD (Criterion Collection)
RELEASE DATE: July 16, 2013 Criterion Collection presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1963’s Lord of the Flies, directed by Peter Brook (King Lear). Before Battle Royale and The Hunger Games… shipwrecked on an island, the castaway boys eventually revert to savagery despite the few rational kids’ attempts to prevent that. Featuring a newly restored 4K digital film transfer and endless extra features.
Dark Angel | aka I Come in Peace | Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: August 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1990’s Dark Angel (aka I Come in Peace). A rule-breaking vice cop (Dolph Lundgren) becomes involved in the investigation of mysterious drug-related murders on the streets of Houston, Texas. Turns out, the problem is literally out of this world. Also stars Matthias Hues, Brian Benben, Betsy Brantley and David Ackroyd. Watch the trailer.
Hallucination Strip | Blu-ray & DVD (Raro Video USA)
RELEASE DATE: Winter 2013 Raro Video USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1975’s Hallucination Strip (aka Roma drogata: la polizia non può intervenire), directed by Lucio Marcaccini and starring Bud Cort, Marcel Bozzuffi and Guido Alberti. The story is about a boy named Massimo Monaldi, a part-time college student who is also involved with dealing drugs. He gets caught up into deep sh*t after police and the mob get into the picture. Stay tuned … Continue reading
The Fog: Collector’s Edition | Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: July 23, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1980’s The Fog: Collector’s Edition, directed by John Carpenter (The Thing). A Northern California fishing town is the target for revenge by a killer fog containing zombie-like ghosts seeking revenge for their deaths. Starring Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Lee Curtis and Janet Leigh. Watch the trailer.
Gang War in Milan | Blu-ray & DVD (Raro Video USA)
RELEASE DATE: Summer 2013 Raro Video USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1973’s Gang War in Milan (aka Milano Rovente), directed by Umberto Lenzi (Nightmare City). The film is about a Milan produce vendor, whom moonlights as a pimp, faces off against a ruthless and greedy French gangster whom wants to unite the organized crime ring of Italy. Starring Antonio Sabato, Philippe Leroy and Antonio Casagrande. Watch the trailer. … Continue reading











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