A thriller that won’t put you to sleep… Jason Yu’s debut feature starring Lee Sun-kyun hits Blu-ray in December

"Sleep" Theatrical Poster

“Sleep” Theatrical Poster

On December 17, 2024, Magnet will be releasing a Blu-ray for Sleep. This 2023 South Korean thriller (read our review) is the debut feature film from Jason Yu, who worked with Korean legends Bong Joon-ho (Parasite) and Lee Chang-dong (Burning),

Sleep stars the late Lee Sun-kyun (Parasite, Kingmaker) and Jung Yu-mi (Train to Busan).

Sleep follows newlyweds Hyun-su and Soo-jin, whose domestic bliss is disrupted when Hyun-su begins speaking in his sleep, ominously stating, “Someone’s inside.” From that night on, whenever he falls asleep, Hyun-su transforms into someone else, with no recollection of what happened the night before. Overwhelmed with anxiety that he may hurt himself or their young family, Soo-jin can Continue reading

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Kimchi western! Arrow announces 4K Ultra HD for Kim Jee-woon’s ‘The Good, the Bad, the Weird’ arriving in December

On December 9, 2024, Arrow (UK) is releasing the 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray for genre maestro Kim Jee-woon’s (A Tale of Two Sisters) 2018 kimchi western, The Good, the Bad, the Weird.

ONE MAP. THREE VILLAINS. WINNER TAKES ALL. Genre maestro Kim Jee-woon (A Tale of Two Sisters) set his sights on new frontiers and spiced them up with Continue reading

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The night comes for Bob Odenkirk! Acclaimed Indonesian action filmmaker Timo Tjahjanto wraps up ‘Nobody 2’

"Nobody" Japanese Poster

“Nobody” Japanese Poster

Indonesian director Timo Tjahjanto (The Big 4, The Night Comes for Us) – of the “Mo Brothers” directing duo (Killers, Headshot, Macabre) – has just wrapped production on Nobody 2, the sequel to 2021’s Nobody, which has Bob Odenkirk (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul) reprising his lead role.

Tjahjanto directs from a script by Derek Kolstad (John Wick, Nobody), Aaron Rabin (Jack Ryan), Odenkirk, and Umair Aleem (Kate). Kelly McCormick and David Leitch are returning to produce through 87North’s first look deal with Universal, as are Odenkirk, Marc Provissiero through Odenkirk Provissiero Entertainment, and Braden Aftergood through Eighty Two Films (via Deadline).

The original film follows a former ‘auditor’ (Odenkirk) for the likes of the CIA and Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Brotherhood of Blades | Blu-ray | Only $8.99 – Expires soon!

Brotherhood of Blades | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

Brotherhood of Blades | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for 2014’s Brotherhood of Blades (read our review), a wuxia actioner directed by Lu Yang, who also directed by the sequel, Brotherhood of Blades II: The Infernal Battlefield.

Brotherhood of Blades stars Chang Chen (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), Cecilia Liu (Badges of Fury), Qianyuan Wang (Saving Mr. Wu) and Ethan Li Dong-Xue (The Warriors).

Brotherhood of Blades tells of three friends (Chen, Wang Qianyuan, and Li Dongxue) who serve as Jinyiwei guards. They are dispatched by a palace eunuch (Nie Yuan) to hunt down a eunuch politician (Jin Shijie) who had been forced to resign from his influential post and exiled from Beijing. The Jinyiwei brothers return successfully from their quest, only to find that their task was but the beginning of a strange conspiracy. Continue reading

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Killer: A Girl Who Deserves to Die, The (2022) Review

'The Killer: A Girl Who Deserves to Die" Theatrical Poster

‘The Killer: A Girl Who Deserves to Die” Theatrical Poster

Director: Choi Jae-Hoon
Cast: Jang Hyuk, Bruce Khan, Cha Tae-Hyun, Son Hyun-Joo, Lee Seo-young, Anne, Son Hyun-joo
Running Time: 95 min.

By Paul Bramhall

It’s no secret that in the 21st century mainstream Korean cinema has rarely sold itself on action. It’s certainly not for lack of talent, but rather you’re likely to find the countries best action sequences play out as part of a gangster movie, or a crime thriller, with very few productions marketed purely on the strength of being an ‘action movie’. There are a few exceptions to the rule, with the likes of 2006’s City of Violence, 2013’s The Suspect, and 2022’s Carter all proudly wearing their action credentials on their sleeve as the reason for audiences to check them out, and in 2022 they were joined by The Killer: A Girl Who Deserves to Die.

Starring as the titular killer is Jang Hyuk, a talented actor proficient in a number of martial arts, who originally got his big break in 2001’s Volcano High, a kind of post-apocalyptic The Matrix-inspired actioner (in which he was bizarrely dubbed by André 3000 for the MTV sanctioned western release!). Coinciding with the Korean Wave (the name popularly attributed to the recognition Korean cinema started to receive internationally in the early 2000’s), the direction Continue reading

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Horrible History: Four Historical Epics by Chang Cheh (1972-1976) | Blu-ray (Eureka)

Horrible History: Four Historical Epics by Chang Cheh (1972-1976) | Blu-ray (Eureka)

Horrible History: Four Historical Epics by Chang Cheh (1972-1976) | Blu-ray (Eureka)

RELEASE DATE: December 9, 2024

On December 9, 2024, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray collection for Horrible History: Four Historical Epics by Chang Cheh (1972-1976), which will include 1972’s Four Riders, 1973’s The Pirate, 1975’s Marco Polo and 1976’s Boxer Rebellion.

Often described as the “Godfather of Hong Kong Cinema,”Chang Cheh made nearly a hundred films during a long and storied career spent at the Shaw Brothers Studio, where he directed such landmark films as The One-Armed SwordsmanFive Deadly Venoms and The Heroic Ones.

Many of his films drew upon Chinese history for inspiration – and many of them were based on real people and events. Eureka Classics presents four of his best historical epics in this limited-edition set: Marco PoloThe PirateBoxer Rebellion and 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!

ANNOUNCEMENT! Goodie Emporium now has its own retail website. In a nutshell, you can expect the same great service, but with better prices! The site is in beta mode, but it’s fully functional if you want to give it a shot! 😉 

New & Recent Releases: 

  • Doomwatch – Blu-ray (88 Films)
  • The Blood Beast Terror – Blu-ray (88 Films)
  • The Hitcher – 4K Ultra HD (Second Sight)
  • Crawlspace – Blu-ray (88 Films)
  • Death Game – Blu-ray (Los Banditos Films)
  • Vital – Blu-ray (Third Window)
  • Shadow of Fire – Blu-ray (Third Window)
  • Legacy of Rage – Blu-ray (88 Films)
  • Tattooed Life– Blu-ray (Radiance)
  • Vital – Blu-ray (Third Window Films)
  • Project A 1 & 2 – 4K Ultra HD (88 Films)
  • Shadow of Fire – Blu-ray (Third Window Films)
  • We Still Kill the Old Way – Blu-ray (Radiance)
  • Man on His Knees– Blu-ray (Radiance)
  • The Threat – 4K Ultra HD (Arrow)
  • Island of Terror – Blu-ray (88 Films)
  • Two Taoist Tales – Blu-ray (Eureka)
  • The Champions – Blu-ray (Eureka)
  • Red Sun – Blu-ray (Studio Canal)
  • To Kill A Mastermind – Blu-ray (88 Films)
  • Shadow Boxing – Blu-ray (88 Films)
  • Golden Lotus – Blu-ray (88 Films)
  • Viva la muerte– Blu-ray (Radiance)
  • Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza – Blu-ray (Radiance)
  • The Mexico Trilogy – 4K Ultra HD (Arrow)
  • Italian Connection – Blu-ray (Raro/Radiance)
  • Laurel and Hardy: The Silent Years – Blu-ray (Eureka)

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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John Wick makes a cameo in the New Trailer for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de Armas

If you’ve seen Ana de Armas’ butt-kicking capabilities in No Time To Die, and the upcoming Ghosted, you know she’s capable of leading her own action film. With that said, De Armas (Knives Out) is teaming up with Live Free or Die Hard director Len Wiseman for Lionsgate’s Ballerina, a spinoff of the expanding John Wick franchise.

Franchise stars including John Wick himself, Keanu Reeves, as well as Ian McShane (John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum), Anjelica Huston (John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum) and Lance Reddick (John Wick: Chapter 2) will have appearances as their respective roles from the previous films.

New co-stars include Norman Reedus (Walking Dead), Catalina Sandino Moreno (Maria Full of Grace), Gabriel Byrne (The Usual Suspects), Togo Continue reading

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Mr. Lee, are you ready? ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ director Ang Lee to shoot ‘Bruce Lee’ biopic early next year

Acclaimed director Ang Lee (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) will soon begin production on Bruce Lee, an upcoming biopic for Sony’s 3000 Pictures. The film is being penned by award-winning writer, Dan Futterman, who wrote 2005’s Capote and 2014’s Foxcatcher.

The filmmaker’s son, Mason Lee, who is perhaps best known for his roles in 2011’s The Hangover Part II and 2017’s Legend of the Demon Cat, will be playing Continue reading

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Got some time to kill? Watch an action-packed Extended Preview for Van Damme’s ‘Kill ‘em All 2’ arriving in September

"Kill 'em All 2" Teaser Poster

“Kill ’em All 2” Teaser Poster

Martial arts superstar Jean-Claude Van Damme will soon kill again in Kill ‘em All 2, the sequel to his 2017 actioner, Kill ‘em All. This time around, Valeri Milev (Re-Kill) directs off a story written by Jim Agnew (Nicolas Cage’s Rage).

Following the events that unfolded in Kill ‘em All (read our review), the sequel will see Phillip (Van Damme) and Suzanne retired from the spy game, living peacefully off the grid. That’s until their whereabout are discovered by Vlad the vengeful brother of their target from the first film (via Deadline).

Kill ’em All 2 also stars Talia Asseraf (Kill ‘em All), Andrei Lenart (Kingsman: The Secret Service), Meredith Mickelson (Paradox Effect) and Continue reading

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Shock Wave-sploitation? Watch the Trailer for Well Go USA’s ‘Men of Sacrifice’ exploding on Digital on September 24th

"Men of Sacrifice" Poster

“Men of Sacrifice” Poster

Arriving on Digital on September 24, 2024 is Men of Sacrifice, a 2022 Chinese thriller that’s reminiscent of Herman Yau’s successful Shock Wave series, which consisted of 2017’s Shock Wave and 2020’s Shock Wave 2.

But unlike the Shock Wave films, gone is the star power of Andy Lau or Lau Ching Wan. For Men of Sacrifice, we get Duan Bo Wen (The Glory of Youth), Hu Hao Bo (Only Beautiful) and Jacky Zhao (Trial Marriage).

In the film, experts in bomb disposal navigate high-risk challenges in the EOD field, showcasing their bravery and sacrifices.   

Men of Sacrifice is also streaming on Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very Continue reading

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So who are you going to kill next, Mr. Ninja? Newest Trailer ‘Under Ninja’ starring Kento Yamazaki and Minami Hamabe

Writer/director Yuichi Fukuda, who is perhaps best known for 2017’s Gintama, is back at helm for Under Ninja, an upcoming actioner that stars Kento Yamazaki (Alice in Borderland) and Minami Hamabe (Godzilla Minus One).

The film is an adaptation of the manga (and anime series) of the same name by Kengo Hanazawa. If the film is anything like its source material, here’s what you can expect of its plot:

A high school loner is given the part-time job of a lifetime as a modern day ninja tasked to perform international assassinations. After World War II, Allied Command in Japan developed a new agency to help manage terrorism and violence within the Pacific region. The agency was staffed with ninja and they were initially tasked to handle domestic affairs. Eventually that program grew Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! A Queen’s Ransom | Blu-ray | Only $24.99

A Queen’s Ransom | Blu-ray (Eureka)

A Queen’s Ransom | Blu-ray (Eureka)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Eureka’s A Queen’s Ransom (aka International Assassin), a 1976 all-star actioner from Ting Shan-hsi (The Ghost Hill).

Perhaps even God can’t save the Queen in Golden Harvest’s A Queen’s Ransom, an explosive action-thriller starring George Lazenby (The Man from Hong Kong), Angela Mao (Lady Whirlwind) and the legendary Jimmy Wang Yu (The One-Armed Swordsman).

As Queen Elizabeth II arrives in Hong Kong for a state visit, a band of skilled mercenaries plan her assassination. Contracted by an Irish Republican (Lazenby), the international group of hired killers includes a Japanese explosives expert (Chang Pei-shan), a Thai boxer (Bolo Yeung), a Filipino sniper (Peter Chan Lung) and a veteran Continue reading

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Tai me up! 88 Films 4K UHD release for Jet Li, Michelle Yeoh and Yuen Woo-ping’s ‘Tai Chi Master’ arriving in October

Tai Chi Master | 4K Ultra HD (88 Films)

Tai Chi Master | 4K Ultra HD (88 Films)

On October 7, 2024, 88 Films is releasing a 4K Ultra HD for Tai Chi Master, a 1993 Hong Kong martial arts classic from director Yuen Woo-ping (In the Line of Duty 4) and stars Jet Li (League of Gods) and Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once).

Jet Li stars in this thrilling martial arts epic about two childhood friends falsely accused of cheating and expelled from their Shaolin Temple. As they grow up, their paths diverge, with one embracing the peaceful teachings of Tai Chi and the other seeking power and joining the military. Set against the backdrop of a civil war, their friendship deteriorates into betrayal, leading to a climactic showdown between the two.

Michelle Yeoh co-stars Continue reading

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Young, drunk and full of Tao! Blu-ray for The Yuen Clan’s ‘Taoism Drunkard’ and ‘Young Taoism Fighter’ now shipping!

Two Taoist Tales | Blu-ray (Eureka)

Two Taoist Tales | Blu-ray (Eureka)

Now shipping from Goodie Emporium is Eureka’s Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Two Taoist Tales, which includes both 1984’s Taoism Drunkard and 1986’s Young Taoism Fighter. 

In the wake of Encounter of the Spooky Kind, the Hong Kong film industry launched headlong into a prolific genre cycle that drew upon Taoist folklore. Popular throughout the 1980s and into the next decade, these films combined elements of horror, fantasy, comedy and martial arts as they pit their protagonists against hopping vampires, vengeful ghosts and evil sorcerers. Here, Eureka Classics is proud to present two of the most mind-bending tales of Taoist magic ever committed to film: Taoism Drunkard and Young Taoism Fighter!

Directed by and starring Yuen Cheung-yan (The Miracle Fighters), Taoism Drunkard follows Continue reading

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