On October 27, 2025, 88 Films is releasing a 4K Ultra HD for Heart of the Dragon, a 1985 Hong Kong action-drama directed by Sammo Hung (Wheels on Meals). World-famous for their action and derring-do, old friends Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung teamed up for a film that shows there’s much more to them than brawling.
Jackie plays a good-hearted cop looking after his learning-disabled brother Danny, played by Sammo, but doesn’t always succeed in keeping him out Continue reading
“Black Snake” Theatrical Poster
Ssssssssome movie news for you! Get your fangs ready for Black Snake, an upcoming South Korean actioner that marks the directorial debut of filmmaker, Park Do-hwan.
Set against the backdrop of a power vacuum left in the wake of an underworld bossās death,Ā Black Snake follows a hitman who, with the help of a dirty cop and a woman on the inside, sets out on a mission of vengeance for the death of a respected big brother (via FCS).
The film also stars Boo Jung-woo (who also choreographs the action),Ā Kim Hwa-in, Kim Min-gi and Moon Young-dong.
Inolmedia is giving Black Snake a domestical release 0n October 29, 2025. Check Continue reading
“Ninja Akakage” Poster
Acclaimed cult director Takashi Miike (Yakuza Apocalypse, The Happiness of the Katakuris) is back as chief director for Masked Ninja Akakage (aka Kamen no Ninja Akakage), a live-action series adaptation of Mitsuteru Yokoyama’s classic manga about a masked ninja who protects feudal Japan from the forces of evil.
Written for the screen by Yūsuke Watanabe (Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods), Masked Ninja Akakage stars Taiki SatŠ(High & Low: The Story of S.W.O.R.D.), Keito Kimura (Kamen Rider Gavv), RyŠKatŠ(Nemesis: The Mystery of the Golden Spiral), Shūgo Oshinari (Battle Royale II: Requiem) and Tokio Emoto (Prison School).
Masked Ninja Akakage premiers in Japan on October 26 from OLM and Toei Studios Kyoto. Watch Continue reading
Now shipping is Eureka’s Blu-ray (Region A/B) collection for Furious Swords and Fantastic Warriors, which includes 1974’s Men from the Monastery, 1974’s Shaolin Martial Arts, 1970’s King Eagle, 1973’s Iron Bodyguard,Ā 1975’s Fantastic Magic Baby, 1983’s The Weird Man, 1967’s Trail of the Broken Blade, 1970’s Wandering Swordsman, 1972’s Trilogy of Swordsmanship and 1976’s New Shaolin Boxers.
Distinguished by his penchant for bloodshed and a thematic concentration on the bonds of brotherhood and masculine sacrifice, Chang Cheh is one of the most prolific and accomplished directors ever to emerge from the Hong Kong film industry. Often Continue reading
Ip Man: The Final Fight | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)
Today’s Deal on Fire is theĀ Blu-ray for Herman Yau’s Ip Man: The Final Fight starring Anthony Wong (Still Human, White Vengeance).
In postwar Hong Kong, legendary Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man (Wong) is reluctantly called into action once more. What began as simple challenges from rival kung fu schools soon finds him drawn into the dark and dangerous underworld of the Triads. Now, to defend life and honor, Ip Man has no choice but to fight – one last time.
The film also stars Eric Tsang (Jian Bing Man), Gillian Chung (Twins Effect), Jordan Chan (Trivisa), Anita Yuen (Thunderbolt), Dennis To (Zombie 108) and Continue reading
āBrave Citizenā Theatrical Poster
Director: Park Jin-pyo
Cast: Shin Hae-Sun, Lee Jun-Young, Park Jung-Woo, Park Hyuk-Kwon, Cha Chung-Hwa, Lee Chan-Hyeong, Bae Hyeon-Jun, Cha Woo-Min, Lee Joong-Ok
Running Time: 113 min.
By Paul Bramhall
High school power struggles have always been present in cinema, and they usually take the form of an underdog going up against one or more characters who are best described as bullies, worst as violent psychopaths. Korean cinema is no different. Whether it be Kwon Sang-woo taking on a gang of classroom thugs in Once Upon a Time in Highschool, or Jang Hyuk going up against the villainous vice principal in Volcano High, thereās something cathartic about seeing those that take advantage of their status or strength get their just desserts. Those productions fit the classic archetype of the genre, but its 2023ās Brave Citizen that may be the first to frame the story from the perspective of a teacher going head-to-head with the resident school bully. A stand-in teacher at that!
Sure thereās been stories that go for the āteacher pushed over the edgeā angle, Miike Takashiās Lesson of the Evil being a classic example, however for his latest outing director Park Jin-pyo has different ideas. A director that falls into that distinctly Korean category of disappearing for years at a time, Jin-pyo looked to be a regular fixture in Korean cinema during the 2000ās, debuting in 2002 with the controversial Too Young to Die (controversial only because of its portrayal of sex between a 70+ years old couple!). During the rest of the decade heād helm weighty dramatic Continue reading
Now shipping from Goodie Emporium is Eureka’s Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Island, a 1985 horror gem that’s considered the most accomplished genre picture directed by British-Chinese filmmaker Po-Chih Leong (Hong Kong 1941).
The IslandĀ is Hong Kongās answer to the likes ofĀ Deliverance,Ā The Texas Chain Saw Massacre,Ā The Hills Have EyesĀ andĀ Motel HellĀ ā a film that transports the visceral survival horror so popular in the 1970s and 1980s from the backwoods of America to a remote island in East Asia.
At the height of summer, teacher Mr Cheung (John Sham) takes a small group of his students on an excursion to explore a rural island that he assumes is uninhabited. But upon arrival, Cheung and his class discover that they are not alone ā the island is, in fact, home Continue reading
“The Running Man” Theatrical Poster
Edgar Wright, the genius director known for his pleasantly paced, comedic brand of culture-induced films (Shaun of the Dead, Hot FuzzĀ andĀ Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) is back with The Running Man.
Based on the 1982 novel The Running Man written by Stephen King ā not to mention the 2nd big screen adaptation, following Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 1987 film of the same name ā the new film follows a man (Glen Powell, Top Gun: Maverick) who joins a game show where contestants, allowed to go anywhere in the world, are pursued by “hunters” hired to kill them.
The film also stars Josh Brolin (The Goonies), Michael Cera (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World), Colman Domingo (Fear the Walking Dead), Katy O’Brian (Twisters), Lee Pace (Guardians of the Galaxy) and William Continue reading
“Extraction” Theatrical Poster
Why is it the best? It’s simple: Netflix has a huge catalogue that mixes high-quality originals and big, popular movies. Extraction is a good example: it became one of Netflixās most-watched original films ever, and its sequel also climbed high in the charts.
Before you read on, be sure to check out Netflix Coupon Codes, Promo Codes & Discounts ā that is, if you’re not already a member.
Netflix produces both its own content and licenses titles from many parts of the world, thereās always something new to find whether you like action, drama, comedy, or foreign language films. This variety means more chances of stumbling on something that truly grabs you.
Netflix is constantly improving the user experience. Features like offline downloads, multiple language subtitles and audio tracks, personalized recommendations based on what youāve watched before ā all make it easier to find and enjoy what you like without jumping through hoops.
Also, Netflix tends to invest in big scale production values (e.g. action set pieces, impressive visuals, star casts), as with Extraction where things like fight choreography, cinematography and pacing feel on par with big cinema-action films.
Lastly, Netflix often leads in popularity and trendsetting. A lot of people watch Netflix not just because they know whatās there, but because they want to be part of conversations around its biggest hits and new releases. Extraction 2 for example, became one of Netflixās biggest movies, helping cement that franchiseās place in its most-watched list.
Because Netflix releases content globally, many of its big originals attract huge audiences across different countries. This makes Netflix a place where you can discover both mainstream hits and niche content, keeping things fresh.
“Paradise Z” Theatrical Poster
AKA: Two of Us
Director: Wych Kaosayananda
Cast: Milena Gorum, Alice Tantayanon, Michael S. New, Brian Migliore, Lee Mason
Running Time: 90 min.Ā
By Paul BramhallĀ
In the closing scenes of 2019ās The Driver, the final entry (and first to be released ā best not to ask) in director Wych Kaosayanandaās post-apocalyptic zombie trilogy, weāre introduced to a pair of zombie hunting femme fatales in the form of Milena Gorum and Alice Tantayanon. The pair play the leads in the first entry, titled Two of Us, which at the time of The Driversās release was still in post-production (the likely reason being that the latterās star, Mark Dacascos, had just appeared on the big screen as the main villain in John Wick: Chapter 3 ā Parabellum, which saw it fast tracked so as to strike while the iron’s hot). Not that I went looking all that hard, but I figured Two of Us must have ended up shelved, as it seemed to never see the light of day, and it was only recently I found out why ā since 2019 itās gone through a couple of re-titles, first as Dead Earth, before eventually getting released in most territories as Paradise Z.
Naturally, curiosity led me to check it out. To say Paradise Z has a minimal cast would be the understatement of the year, with the closing credits listing only 3 cast members, despite at least a handful more roles showing up on screen (although admittedly, all of them amount to only seconds of screentime). Gorum and Tantayanon play a pair of apocalypse survivors who, after losing their husbands to a zombie attack at the same time, come to realise Continue reading
“Kickboxer: Armageddon” Theatrical Poster
Dimitri Logothetis, director of 2018’s Kickboxer: Retaliation, as well as co-director for 2016’sĀ Kickboxer: Vengeance, will soon begin Kickboxer: Armageddon, the upcoming third entry of the rebooted Kickboxer franchise.
Martial arts star Alain Moussi (Kill Order, Jiu Jitsu) will reprise his role as Kurt Sloane from Kickboxer: Vengeance and Kickboxer: Retaliation.
This time around, Moussi is being joined Mark Dacascos (John Wick: Chapter 3 ā Parabellum, One Night in Bangkok), who returns to the franchise for the first time since 1995’s Redemption: Kickboxer 5 (which was technically a standalone film, since it doesn’t revolve around the “Sloan” name… think of it as the Halloween 3 of the Kickboxer franchise).
Contrary to previous Continue reading
On January 26, 2026, Radiance Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for 1965’s Blood of Revenge. Director Tai Katoās (I, the Executioner) first yakuza film is a feast for the eyes, with bold set design, vivid colours and daring shot compositions bringing to life a timeless Continue reading
“Bang” Theatrical Poster
Director: Wych Kaosayananda
Cast: Jack Kesy, Peter Weller, Tristin Mays, Kane Kosugi, Elliot Allison, Paul Mann, Steve Bastoni
Running Time: 88 min.
By Paul Bramhall
Being a fan of director Wych Kaosayananda can be a tough gig, or at least, thatās what I assume. Since returning in 2012 after a 10-year hiatus following 2002ās Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever, if thereās one thing thatās become apparent, itās that getting a production in the can is far from an easy task. Most of the mid to late 2010ās were spent waiting for the action flick Maxx, set to star Jason Patric and Kane Kosugi, and while itās generally believed to have started filming, the final product has remained elusive. Then thereās The Rider, also set to star Kane Kosugi and the middle entry in Kaosayanandaās zombie trilogy (sandwiched by Paradise Z and The Driver), which seemingly never made it past pre-production. The last time Kaosayananda helmed a movie to completion was 2020ās One Night in Bangkok, and following another (much shorter this time) 5-year hiatus, in 2025 heās back with the actioner Bang.
In the tradition of Shatter, Carter, and ā yes letās go there – Bean, the title takes its name from the surname of its main character, William Bang (and no, not once is he referred to as Bill Bang, which seems like a missed opportunity). A hitman for hire played by Jack Kesy (Hellboy: The Crooked Man), upon getting out of prison heās soon back in the fold of the Italian mafia family he worked for previously, overseen by a scenery chewing Peter Weller (Robocop). Despite Continue reading
Action stars Sylvester Stallone (The Expendables), Tony Jaa (Striking Rescue) and Tiger Shroff (Baaghi) are reportedly starring together in an untitled Amazon MGM Studios actioner.
Although details are non-existent, media outlets across the web are reporting about this globe-hopping, multilingual project. We’re guessing it’s an U.S.-India Film Continue reading
On February 17, 2026, MVD is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Knock Off, a 1998 actioner from Hong Kong director Tsui Hark (Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants, Once Upon a Time in China V).
Jean-Claude Van Damme plays Marcus Ray, a Hong Kong fashion designer who uncovers a deadly conspiracy involving explosive micro-bombs hidden Continue reading
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