Bangkok Revenge Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

Greetings, folks! There are a ton of new releases to explore this week so let’s get cracking. If you’re interested in any of these titles, you can support the site by ordering through our affiliate. We appreciate it!

Here are your Blu-ray and DVD releases for the week of 3/26/13:

ASIAN CINEMA

Dead Sushi (Blu-ray) – the latest and wildest slice of Sushi Typhoon madness, this 2012 horror/comedy shows what happens when the sushi of Japan becomes sentient. Co-stars “High Kick Girl” Rina Takeda. Now in hi-def!

Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot (DVD) – the cult favorite late 60’s Japanese TV series is packaged together on DVD by Shout! Factory

Ichi Two-Pack (DVD) – Tokyo Shock presents both the uncut version of Takashi Miike’s 2001 cult favorite “Ichi the Killer” as well as the 2003 prequel “Ichi Origin,” which follows the crazed killer during his high school days

Possession in Japan (DVD) – “The Exorcist” meets J-horror with this 2011 Japanese horro film about demonic possession

Kill the Ugly TV (DVD) – distributor Tokyo Erotique presents this 2012 Japanese ‘pink’ film about an agoraphobic woman who never leaves her apartment and doesn’t realize she’s being watched online by hundreds of strangers via a hidden camera

Tatsumi (DVD) – this 2011 Japanese-language film celebrates the life and work of manga artist Yoshihiro Tatsumi, who revolutionized the Japanese comics industry during the 1950’s

Tokyo Noir (DVD) – explore the dark sexual underbelly of modern day Tokyo with this 2004 erotic drama, on DVD from Asian Media Rights

Fetish (DVD) – Asian Media Rights presents this 2008 drama about a Korean woman whose obsession with her new caucasian neighbor eventually leads to insanity

MARTIAL ARTS/ACTION

Bangkok Revenge (Blu-ray/DVD) – Jon Foo, star of “Tekken” and seen in “Tom Yum Goong,” stars in this 2011 martial arts revenge thriller. Directed by French filmmaker Jean-Marc Minéo but in the English language

Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back (Blu-ray) – there’s no turning back for Phillip Ree, who directs this entry in the “Best of the Best” series, as he goes up against the KKK in this 1995 actioner

Bounty Hunters (Blu-ray) – a slice of low-budget 1996 action, starring Michael Dudikoff of “American Ninja” fame. No in hi-def!

Attack Force & Into the Sun (Blu-ray) – it’s two recent Steven Seagal direct-to-video actioners on one Blu-ray, for only $8.99. Since “Into the Sun” takes place in Japan and features Seagal going up against the Yakuza, it has more of a following than some of his other recent efforts

FOREIGN

A Man Escaped (Blu-ray/DVD) – the Criterion Collection presents this 1956 film from acclaimed French director Robert Bresson, who was known for his austere and spiritual style of filmmaking

A Royal Affair (Blu-ray/DVD) – the Academy Award and Golden Globe winner for Best Foreign Picture in 2012 is this Danish-language production, a royal drama centering around King Christian VII and his wife

Easy Money (DVD) – this 2012 Swedish crime thriller stars Joel Kinnaman, star of TV’s “The Killing” and soon to be seen as Robocop in the big-screen reboot

Race 2 (DVD) – it’s more explosive action out of Bollywood with this 2013 sequel to the popular film “Race”

Bloodline: Vengeance From Beyond (DVD) – this grim and gruesome 2011 Italian horror film has been called a throwback to the glory days of Italian horror filmmakers such as Dario Argento and Lucio Fulci

MAINSTREAM

Lincoln (Blu-ray/DVD) – Daniel Day-Lewis took home an Oscar for his portrayal of President Lincoln in this 2012 biopic from Steven Spielberg

Killing Them Softly (Blu-ray/DVD) – Brad Pitt co-stars in this gritty 2012 crime thriller from the director of “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford”

The Comedy (DVD) – Tim Heidecker of TV’s “Tim & Eric” headlines this 2012 comedy about an aging hipster with no direction in life

Day of the Falcon (Blu-ray/DVD) – Antonio Banderas stars in this 2011 epic drama set in the Mideast

Stand Off (Blu-ray + DVD) – Brendan Fraser and Colm Meaney headline this 2011 crime/comedy about a small time heist that turns into big time trouble

NEW TO BLU-RAY

Jurassic Park (Blu-ray + DVD) – Steven Spielberg’s landmark 1993 dinosaur blockbuster receives a standalone Blu-ray release

Terminator Anthology (Blu-ray) – every film in “The Terminator” series, from James Cameron’s 1984 original through McG’s “Terminator: Salvation,” is gathered here for $44.86

The Lost World: Jurassic Park (Blu-ray + DVD) – Steven Spielberg directs this 1997 sequel to “Jurassic Park,” now available on standalone Blu-ray

Jurassic Park III (Blu-ray/DVD) – arguably the least popular entry in the franchise, 2001′s “Jurassic Park III” from “Captain America” director Joe Johnston receives a standalone Blu-ray

Iron Weeds (Blu-ray) – award-winning actors Jack Nicholson and Meryl Steep share the screen in this 1987 drama set during the Great Depression

CULT

Futureworld (Blu-ray) – the 1975 sequel to “Westworld,” co-starring Peter Fonda and Yul Brynner

When a Stranger Calls/Happy Birthday to Me (Blu-ray) – two cult horror films from the late 70’s/early 80’s are paired together on Blu-ray

Angel Brigade (AKA Seven From Heaven) (DVD) – this 1973 exploitation flick features a bevy of babes dishing out justice in “Charlie’s Angels” style. Co-starring Jack Palance (“Batman” ’89)

Virtual Weapon (DVD) – cult film actor Terence Hill (“My Name is Nobody”) stars in this 1997 direct-to-video actioner in the “Virtuosity” vein

Alley Cat (DVD) – this 1984 exploitation thriller arrives in the vein of “Street Angel” and “Ms. 45.” Part of the Katrina’s Kat Scratch Cinema label

The Death Wheelers (DVD) – a biker gang makes a deal with the devil and kills themselves, only to return from the grave as zombies in this 1973 exploitation flick

CLASSIC

Monsieur Verdoux (Blu-ray/DVD) – the Criterion Collection presents this 1947 film, directed by and starring cinema legend Charlie Chaplin

McLintock! (Blu-ray/DVD) – John Wayne’s most popular film vehicle of the 60’s was actually this raucous Western comedy from 1963

Panic in the Streets (Blu-ray) – Jack Palance co-stars in this 1950 noir action film shot on location in New Orleans

Little Fugitive (Blu-ray) – in hi-def from Kino Video, this 1953 American film was said to be an influence on classic French films like “The Red Balloon” and “400 Blows”

Ship of Fools/Lilith (Blu-ray) – Lee Marvin stars in this 60’s ensemble drama “Ship of Fools” while Warren Beatty headlines the dark story of “Lilith,” both featuring reportedly great hi-def transfers

China Gate (Blu-ray/DVD) – Sam Fuller writes and directs this 1957 film set during the tail end of France’s occupation of Vietnam. Historically, it was one of the first films to examine the conflict in that region

A Man Betrayed (Blu-ray/DVD) – cinema icon John Wayne stars in this 1941 noir tale of corruption and betrayal

Hell’s Half Acre (Blu-ray/DVD) – this 1954 noir film is set in…Hawaii, of all places. Explore the darker side of paradise, courtesy of Olive Films

HORROR

From Beyond (Blu-ray + DVD combo) – this legendary 1986 horror film from “The Re-Animator” director Stuart R. Gordon is a slimy and grotesque adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s work

Phantasm II (Blu-ray/DVD) – the Tall Man is back! Scream Factory presents this 1988 horror film, one of the few sequels to do its source material justice

The Collection (Blu-ray/DVD) – this gory 2012 horror film is a sequel to “The Collector,” from the writers of the “Saw” sequels

Immortality (Blu-ray) – Jude Law stars as an emotionally sedate vampire living in London in this 1998 horror movie

The Frankenstein Theory (DVD) – this 2012 ‘found footage’ horror flick follows a group of students trying to capture Frankenstein’s monster on film

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"The New World" Korean Theatrical Poster

Twitch has the scoop on a new cops-and-crooks thriller out of South Korea, titled New World. The story follows a cop who’s way, way undercover in a criminal organization when he’s caught between the gangsters’ power struggle and a police crackdown. New World features some of the biggest names in Korean cinema, actors whose faces should be recognizable to Western audiences as well: Lee Jung-Jae (The Housemaid) stars as the undercover cop, while Hwang Jung-min (The Unjust) is a gangster and none other than Choi Min-sik (star of Oldboy) plays a police superior.

The teaser trailer for New World is online now. You can find it and more in-depth informaiton on the project over at AsianWiki’s page. The movie is slated for release in South Korea at the end of next month, so expect a longer trailer in the coming weeks.

Updates: Beyond Hollywood has the official theatrical poster. Han Cinema has the full-length trailer.

Well Go USA is bringing the film to 15 theatrical markets in North America on March 22nd, 2013. City listings are on IndieWire and include New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, and more. | Here’s the full-length US trailer for the film, in select theaters this March 22nd.

BREAKING NEWS: The film opens in limited release tomorrow so Well Go USA has premiered a Red Band clip to entice viewers.

"Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning" Unrated Director's Cut

Last year, director John Hyams made waves with Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning, the latest installment in the popular Universal Soldier series. Unforgivingly bloody and brutal, and loaded with adult content, Day of Reckoning pushed the “R” rating to its limit while helping to cement Scott Adkins’ popularity as an action star.

Now – in case the original just wasn’t bloody enough for ya – Hyams’ official, unrated Director’s Cut is available streaming on Amazon. This means the goriest moments that had to be cut to secure an “R” are back in the film!

Via Facebook, Hyams revealed he hopes the Director’s Cut will receive an official Blu-ray release but it’s unknown if it will at this point. In the meantime, Amazon is your best bet to catch Day of Reckoning uncensored.

With series mainstays Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren returning to share the spotlight with Scott Adkins, the film proves that the Universal Soldier series still has plenty of fight left in it.

"Welcome to the Punch" Theatrical Poster

Wanted star James McAvoy his back with a new action-packed thriller in which he’s called on to dive over countertops, dodge bullets in slow motion, and other such heroic stuff. Welcome to the Punch is a slick-looking movie and it should be, as it’s executive produced by none other than Ridley Scott. McAvoy headlines a topnotch cast that also includes Mark Strong (Kick-Ass), David Morrissey (TV’s The Walking Dead), and Andrea Riseborough (Never Let Me Go).

In the film, McAvoy plays a determined cop who’s driven to the edge in his quest to catch a career criminal (Strong). When Strong returns to London to retrieve his injured son, McAvoy finally gets the chance to take him down…until he realizes things are not as they seem. The first trailer for Welcome to the Punch is online now, and promises icy blue visuals and plenty of Bourne-style action.

Update: The film already opened in the UK to mixed reviews but still has to make its way to North American markets at the end of this month (March). So here’s the latest trailer via YouTube.

"Angels" International Theatrical Poster

Thai film director Wych Kaosayananda (Fah), mostly known for his 2002 American film debut Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever, is back with a new action-thriller called Angels, starring Sahajak Boonthanakit (Streetfighter: Legend of Chun Li), Dustin Nguyen (The Rebel), Gary Daniels (City Hunter) and Ammy Chanicha (The Hangover 2).

Angels, an English-language/Thai production, follows two friends: one a cop in Thailand, the other special forces, who hunt down the murderer of the police officer’s beautiful daughter.

Angels is currently playing in Vietnamese cinemas, but will most likely be picked up for international distribution, due to its international star power. Until then, check out the trailer.