“Darkness of Man” Theatrical Poster

We’ll soon see martial arts superstar Jean-Claude Van Damme (Welcome to the Jungle, Until Death, Black Water) in Saban Film’s Darkness of Man (aka Born to Kill), an upcoming thriller directed and written by James Cullen Bressack, who is perhaps best known for helming the 2019 Steven Seagal/DMX actioner Beyond the Law, and 2022’s Hot Seat, starring Mel Gibson/Kevin Dillon.

The film is written by both Bressack and Alethea Cho, with input from Van Damme. Bressack is also producing, alongside Jarrett Furst (Fast Vengeance).

Set in Los Angeles, Darkness of Man sees Van Damme play Russell Hatch, an Interpol operative who takes on the role of father figure to Jayden, the son of an informant killed in a routine raid gone Continue reading →

Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

On May 28, 2024, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray for Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms (read our review). This fantasy-actioner is directed by Wu Ershan, who is perhaps best known for 2012’s Painted Skin 2: The Resurrection and 2015’s Mojin: The Lost Legend.

Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms stars Kris Phillips (Painted Skin 2: The Resurrection), Li Xuejian (The Wandering Earth II), Huang Bo (Journey to the West), Yu Shi (Birth of the Dragon), Chen Muchi (Guardians of the Lands), Kuo Chen (Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon) and Yuan Quan (Call of Heroes).

After conspiring with a conniving fox demon to kill the emperor and seize power, King Zhou reigns as a tyrant so brutal that he Continue reading →

“The Best Man” Japanese Poster

Universal Soldier franchise action stars Dolph Lundgren (Wanted Man, Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning) and Michael Jai White (Universal Soldier: The Return, Triple Threat) are joining forces for Fight or Flight, an upcoming actioner from filmmaker Shane Dax Taylor, who directed Lundgren in 2023’s The Best Man.

Sam Hayden as an assassin of assassins, completing every assignment – no matter how dangerous with ruthless precision. Sam’s next assignment is to take out his legendarily ruthless predecessor, Charles Managold (Lundgren), who has fallen for his beautiful exotic mark and is now on the run with her. Sam is cold, professional and there is nothing that could sway him from his missing, not even the love of his life, Nona Messenger that is until Sam comes face to face, fist to fist with his legendary target and shocks Continue reading →

“Twilight of the Warriors” Prequel/Sequel Teaser Poster

Director Soi Cheang Pou Soi (SPL II: A Time for Consequences, The Monkey King) – and producers Wilson Yip (Paradox, Ip Man Franchise) and John Chong (The Invincible Dragon) – have announced that they’re working on both a prequel and a sequel to the newly released Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (read our review).

Soi Cheang will be back in the director’s chair for both films, which currently have the titles Twilight of the Warriors: Dragon Throne and Twilight of the Warriors: The Final Chapter.

There’s no word on any new or returning cast members for the upcoming films.

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“Deathstalker” Theatrical Poster

Cult martial arts action star Daniel Bernhardt – who is perhaps best known for 1996’s Bloodsport 2, 1997’s Bloodsport 3 and 1999’s Bloodsport 4: The Dark Kumite – will star in a reimagining of Roger Corman’s sword and sorcery series, Deathstalker.

Since his straight-to-video heyday, Bernhardt has been working consistently both in the indie and mainstream movie scene with movies like 2003’s The Matrix Reloaded, 2014’s John Wick, 2017’s Logan, 2017’s Atomic Blonde, 2017’s Kill ’em All, 2021’s Hell Hath No Fury, 2021’s The Matrix Resurrections, and 2023’s Extraction 2.

The upcoming Deathstalker will be directed by Steven Kostanski (The Void, Psycho Goreman). According to Screen Daily: Where the original films capitalised on the popularity Continue reading →

Martial arts star Donnie Yen (Polar Rescue, Sakra, Chasing the Dragon) will reprise his role as Caine, the blind assassin from 2023’s John Wick: Chapter 4, in a standalone John Wick spin-off movie, which will take place after the events after Chapter 4.

Although plot details are being kept secret, the untitled Caine film will be written by Tony-nominated writer Robert Askins (Hand to God, The Umbrella Academy).

According to Deadline, the new film was developed as part of Chad Stahelski’s recently announced deal with Lionsgate to oversee the expansion of the John Wick universe and will be shepherded by franchise producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee (John Wick: Chapters 1 through 4) for Continue reading →

Blind War | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

On June 11, 2024, Well Go USA will be releasing Blind War on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital. This 2022 martial arts actioner (read our review) is headlined by Hong Kong action stars Andy On (Kung Fu League, Undercover Punch and Gun) and Waise Lee (To Be Number One, The Big Heat).

Directed by Suiqiang Huo (The Nine Talisman Tower), Blind War tells the story of the former SWAT captain Dong Gu, permanently injured during a failed mission for which he took responsibility. After gradually getting out of the haze, his old enemy reappeared and threatens his daughter.

The film also stars Jane Wu (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows) and Vincent Matile (The Eight Hundred).

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