The Valiant Ones | 4K Ultra HD | Only $19.99 – Expires soon!

The Valiant Ones | 4K UHD (Eureka)

The Valiant Ones | 4K UHD (Eureka)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the 4K Ultra HD for Eureka’s The Valiant Ones, a 1975 film by celebrated Taiwanese filmmaker King Hu, an undisputed master of the genre!

Shot back-to-back with The Fate of Lee Khan (but not released until two years later), it stands as a worthy follow-up to his earlier works Come Drink with MeDragon Inn and A Touch of Zen.

During the reign of the Jiajing Emperor (Chao Lei), China’s coastal regions have come under attack by wokou – Japanese pirates under the leadership of the infamous Hakatatsu (Sammo Hung). To combat this threat, the Emperor tasks a trusted general, Zhu Wan (Tu Kuang-chi), with assembling a group of skilled warriors to find and eliminate the pirates. Under the command Continue reading

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The Shaw Brothers logo is missing from these Eureka, Arrow, Shout and Vinegar Syndrome releases – Intentional or Error?

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Two branches. One tree. Watch the Trailer for Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio and Ben Wang’s upcoming ‘Karate Kid’ movie

"Karate Kid: Legends" Teaser Poster

“Karate Kid: Legends” Teaser Poster

The highly successful motion picture franchise that spawned three sequels, a remake, and a series is getting another reboot – or should we say crossover?

Sony’s new Karate Kid film, titled Karate Kid: Legends, will be directed by Jonathan Entwistle, who has served as a director and executive producer on two popular Netflix original series including I Am Not Okay With This and The End of the F**ing World.

The upcoming film is a continuation of both 2010’s Karate Kid (Jackie Chan/Jaden Smith), and the original franchise (Pat Morita/Ralph Macchio) that took place in 1984’s The Karate Kid, 1986’s The Karate Kid Part II, 1989’s The Karate Kid Part III and in the events Continue reading

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Praying for a ‘Mantis’? First images from the upcoming ‘Kill Boksoon’ spin-off arriving on Netflix in 2025

2023’s Kill Boksoon is getting the “expanded universe” treatment with Mantis, an upcoming spin-off that’s being helmed by newcomer Lee Tae-Seong, with co-writing writing help from Byun Sung-hyun (The Merciless), the writer and director of the original.

Mantis is set in the same contract killer world as Kill Boksoon. While the latter explores the story of Gil Bok-soon struggling to balance her life as a single mother and assassin, Mantis shifts the spotlight to a contract killer named Continue reading

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Gordon Liu, Alexander Fu Sheng, Kara Hui and Xie Miao! Here’s what’s on Hi-YAH for the month of December

Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Releases for the month of December

If you want to give Hi-YAH! a go, visitors of this site can use the promo code “CITYONFIRE” for a FREE 30 Day trial!

Read on for the full list of New and Exclusive Continue reading

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Beheaded 1000, The (1993) Review

"The Beheaded 1000" Theatrical Poster

“The Beheaded 1000” Theatrical Poster

AKA: The Executioner
Director: Ting Shan-Hsi
Cast: Jimmy Wang Yu, Chin Siu-Ho, Joey Wong Cho-Yin, Monica Chan Fat-Yung, Wu Ma, Pauline Wong Siu-Fung, Sun Ya-Tung, Shen Hai-Rong
Running Time: 105 min.

By Paul Bramhall

One of the more intriguing propositions to come out of the early 90’s, on the surface at least The Beheaded 1000 offers up a Taiwanese take on the Hong Kong blend of wuxia and fantasy that it did so well at the time. The blue lighting is prominent, there’s a wacky assortment of characters, and there’s even a raft of imported HK talent like Chin Siu-Ho, along with A Chinese Ghost Story luminaries Wu Ma and Joey Wong (ok, technically she doesn’t count because she is Taiwanese, but we’re going with it). However looks can be deceiving, and those clocking in expecting the typical new wave wuxia style madness involving ridiculously complex wirework, silk billowing in slow motion, and bodies exploding into colorful powder, may leave disappointed.

The Beheaded 1000 would mark the 10th and final collaboration between director Ting Shan-Hsi and star Jimmy Wang Yu, a partnership that had endured for more than 20 years.  Not that their collaborations were necessarily well spaced out.  After working together for the first time as director and star on 1972’s Furious Slaughter, over the course of the same year and 1973 they’d crank out 7 titles, including the classic Knight Errant. Continue reading

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Van Damme trims the enemies down in the Trailer for ‘The Gardener’ from ‘The Last Mercenary’ director David Charhon

"The Gardener" Theatrical Poster

“The Gardener” Theatrical Poster

Steven Seagal was just a cook in Under Siege. Daisy Ridley is just a window cleaner in Cleaner. Now, Jean-Claude Van Damme is just a gardener in The Gardener (aka Le jardinier), a French action comedy from director from David Charhon, who worked with the “muscles from brussels” in 2021’s The Last Mercenary.

The film also stars Michaël Youn (Divorce Club), Carl-Philipp Wengler (Blutspur Antwerpen), Matthias Quiviger (Medellin), Nawell Madani (Stuck Together) and Kaaris (Rogue City).

The Gardener hits Amazon Prime Video France on January 10th, but we do expect the film to make its way to U.S. audiences soon.  Until then, don’t Continue reading

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In space nobody can hear you ASH! New Poster for the sci-fi thriller starring Eiza Gonzalez, Aaron Paul and Iko Uwais

"Ash" Theatrical Poster

“Ash” Theatrical Poster

Martial arts star Iko Uwais (The Raid, The Raid 2, Headshot, Beyond Skyline) is joining Eiza Gonzalez (Ambulance) and Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad) for Ash, an upcoming sci-fi thriller that’s due to hit theaters early next year!

Directing Ash is musician/filmmaker Steven D. Bingley-Ellison (Kuso, V/H/S/99), who mostly known as his stage name, Flying Lotus. The XYZ/GFC-produced film also stars Beulah Koale (Dual), Kate Elliott (Power Rangers Ninja Steel) and Flying Lotus (Game Over, Man).

The plot of Ash follows a woman (González) who wakes up on a distant planet and finds the crew of her space station viciously killed. She must now decide if she can trust the man (Paul) sent to rescue Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! The Shadow Boxing | Blu-ray | Only $18.99 – Expires soon!

The Shadow Boxing | Blu-ray (88 Films)

The Shadow Boxing | Blu-ray (88 Films)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for 88 Film’s The Shadow Boxing (aka The Spiritual Boxer Part II), a 1979 Shaw Brothers kung fu movie directed by Lau Kar-leung (Eight Diagram Pole Fighter)

From the legendary Lau Kar-leung comes one of his finest – and wildest – rides, following a pair of very special undertakers who transport dead bodies by magical means. But their latest trip is proving tricky; it’s bad enough that a strong-willed young woman has invited herself along for the ride but, even more awkwardly, one of the corpses might not actually be dead…

Pretty much inventing the kung fu horror-comedy, and a huge influence Continue reading

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The prosecution rests its case! Donnie Yen’s latest action thriller hits U.S. Theaters on January 10th from Well Go USA

"The Prosecutor" Theatrical Poster

“The Prosecutor” Theatrical Poster

After a disappointing turn with Polar Rescue, we’ll soon be seeing martial arts star Donnie Yen (Sakra, Chasing the Dragon) kick some actual ass in Mandarin Motion Pictures and China’s Huace Pictures’ The Prosecutor (aka Misjudgement) an action thriller from filmmaker Ho Pong Mak (Breakout Brothers trilogy), who co-directs along with Yen himself.

The Prosecutor is a poor young man is wrongly charged with drug trafficking after being deceived. An ex-prosecutor investigates the case, uncovers a corrupt lawyer team’s scheme, and restores justice despite obstruction from evil forces.

The Prosecutor also stars Kang Yu (Wu Xia, Big Brother), Julian Continue reading

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Karma, karma, karma, karma, karma Chameleon! Johnnie To’s 2008 caper ‘Sparrow’ on Blu-ray in February

In February 2025, Australian label Chameleon Films is releasing the Blu-ray for Sparrow, a 2008 Hong Kong film from Johnnie To (Three, Office, Running on Karma). The label’s past titles have been All Region, so there’s a chance this one will follow suit.

The most sheer delight you will ever experience from a Johnnie To film? Filmed over three years between other projects, this story of men who pick pockets and a woman who steals hearts is nothing less than a love letter to Hong Kong. Shot on the streets and Continue reading

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The Beast Hand | Blu-ray (Cleopatra Entertainment)

The Beast Hand | Blu-ray (Cleopatra Entertainment)

The Beast Hand | Blu-ray (Cleopatra Entertainment)

RELEASE DATE: April 15, 2025

On April 15, 2025, Cleopatra Entertainment is releasing a Blu-ray (Region A) for The Beast Hand, a 2024 horror film from director Taichiro Natsume (Love Shark).

Osamu (Takahiro Fukuya), a Japanese day laborer, is forced into a lifestyle of crime. Unfortunately, when he crosses the wrong gangsters, they punish him by Sword, amputating his left hand in the process. Osamu’s ex-girlfriend Koyuki takes him to an underground Doctor deep in the dark bowels of the city to attempt a transplant. But the new hand has a mind of its own, much to the dismay of the gangsters responsible – as Osamu pursues his revenge.

The Beast Hand also stars Misa Wada (Pure Japanese), Yôta Kawase (Demolition Girl), Yûya Continue reading

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Don’t miss Goodie Emporium’s New Release update!

We hope you’ll take a minute to visit our trusted partner, The Goodie Emporium, a U.S.-based online store that currently has many Import Shaw Brothers, Golden Harvest and martial arts/cult DVD/Blu-ray movies in-stock – with New titles being added regularly!

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New & Recent Releases: 

  • Watcher In The Attic Blu-Ray + DVD (88 Films)
  • Yokohama BJ Blues Limited Edition Blu-Ray (Radiance)
  • Only the River Flows Blu-Ray (Picture House)
  • The Man from Majorca Limited Edition Blu-Ray (Radiance
  • Nothing Is Saccred – Three Heresies By Luis Bunuel Limited Edition Blu-Ray (Radiance)
  • I Am A Nymphomaniac – Libido – The Urge to Love (Aka Je Suis Une Nymphomane) Blu-Ray (88 Films)
  • Knife Under The Throat (Le Couteau Sous La Gorge) Blu-Ray + DVD (88 Films)
  • Secret of Nimh, The – Blu-ray (Eureka)
  • Stone Tape, The Limited Edition Blu-Ray (101 Films)
  • Demolition Man Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD (Arrow)
  • Horrible History: Four Historical Epics by Chang Cheh – Blu-ray (Eureka)
  • Good The Bad The Weird, The Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD (Arrow)
  • Woods Are Wet Blu-Ray + DVD (88 Films)
  • Apartment Wife – Affair In The Afternoon Blu-Ray + DVD (88 Films)
  • Creep – Blu-ray (Second Sight)
  • Eyeball Deluxe Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray (88 Films)
  • From Beyond 4K Ultra HD (88 Films)
  • Godzilla Minus One Steelbook – 4K Ultra HD (Anime Limited)
  • Godzilla Minus One Deluxe Edition 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray 4K UHD
  • Strange Darling Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD (ICON)
  • Great Escape, The Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD (Arrow)
  • Leon Limited Definitive Edition Steelbook – 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray (Studio Canal)
  • Barfly Blu-Ray (88 Films)
  • Hitchcock – The Beginning – Blu-ray (88 Films)
  • Mortuary Blu-Ray (88 Films)
  • Tank Girl – Blu-ray (Eureka)
  • Alfred Hitchcock – North By Northwest Limited Steelbook Ultimate Collectors Edition 4K Ultra HD (Warner)
  • Cooking Price-Wise Blu-ray (BFI)
  • Shawscope Vol 3 (Arrow)
  • Legend Of Fong Sai Yuk / The Legend Of Fong Sai Yuk 2 Deluxe Limited
  • Black Cat Deluxe Limited Edition Blu-Ray (88 Films)
  • Sword, The – Blu-ray (Eureka)
  • Slap The Monster On Page One Limited Edition Blu-Ray (Radiance)
  • Super Spies and Secret Lies – Blu-ray (Eureka)
  • Story Of Adele H, The – Blu-ray (Radiance)
  • Panic In Year Zero – Blu-ray (Radiance)
  • Japan Organized Crime Boss Limited Edition Blu-Ray (Radiance)
  • Juggernaut – Blu-ray (Eureka)
  • Black Tuesday – Blu-ray (Eureka)
  • Seven Samurai: Limited Edition – 4K Ultra HD (BFI)
  • Blazing Saddles Limited Edition Steelbook Ultimate Collectors Edition 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray 4K UHD (Universal)
  • Elvira – Mistress Of The Dark Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD (Arrow)
  • Louise Feuillade The Complete Crime Serials – Blu-ray (Eureka)
  • Häxan Blu-ray (Radiance)
  • Tomie Limited Edition Blu-Ray (Arrow)
  • At Close Range Limited Edition Blu-Ray (Arrow)

In addition, Goodie Emporium also carries an assortment of multi-region 4K UHD/Blu-ray players, so you can play every single UHD/Blu-ray/DVD from any region in the world… guaranteed! Continue reading

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Need some tips on how to escape North Korea? Well Go USA has got ya covered with Lee Jong-Pil’s thriller ‘Escape’

"Escape" Theatrical Poster

“Escape” Theatrical Poster

On January 14, 2024, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray of Escape, a 2024 South Korean thriller from Lee Jong-Pil (The Sound of a Flower, Samjin Company English Class).

Unlike Stallone’s Escape Plan, there is no plan… just an escape. This upcoming film stars Lee Je-Hoon (Bleak Night, Time to Hunt), Koo Kyo-Hwan (Peninsula, Kill Boksoon) and Hong Sa-Bin (Hopeless).

After completing his required decade of military service and being honored as a hero, a North Korean sergeant makes a sudden shocking attempt to defect to the South, risking life and limb for the chance to finally determine his own destiny.

If you haven’t already Continue reading

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Daisy Ridley is no ordinary window cleaner in the Trailer for the Die Hard-esque ‘Cleaner’ also starring Clive Owen

"Cleaner" Theatrical Poster

“Cleaner” Theatrical Poster

On February 21, 2025, Quiver Distribution will be releasing Cleaner, the latest action thriller from director Martin Campbell (The Foreigner, Edge of Darkness, Casino Royale). the upcoming film stars Daisy Ridley (Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi) and Clive Owen (Children of Men, Shoot ‘Em Up).

Cleaner is set in present-day London. A group of radical activists, led by Owen, take over an energy company’s annual gala, seizing 300 hostages in order to expose the corruption of the hosts. Their just cause is hijacked by an extremist within their ranks, who is ready to murder everyone in the building to send his anarchic message to the world. It falls to an ex-soldier turned window cleaner, played by Ridley, suspended 50 storeys up on the outside of the building, to save those trapped inside.

“We are thrilled to be partnering Continue reading

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