“Shogun’s Ninja” Theatrical Poster

On March 28, the “Samurai Vs Ninja” YouTube channel (if you’ve never heard of it, think Hi-YAH, only their focus is Japanese action) will be debuting Shogun’s Ninja (no relation to the 1980 classic of the same name that starred Hiroyuki Sanada and Sonny Chiba).

Shogun’s Ninja is helmed by Koichi Sakamoto (Power Rangers, Kamen Rider), who also handles the film’s action direction. The film stars Himena Yamada (Ultraman Blazer), Kanon Miyahara (Kamen Rider Gotchard), and features famous Japanese suit actors Teruaki Ogawa (Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle) and Seiji Takaiwa (Shuriken Sentai Ninninger).

Produced by Nihon Eiga Broadcasting Corp, the Japanese-language film is set in the 17th century Edo period and follows sisters Kagaribi Continue reading →

The Daredevils and Ode to Gallantry | Blu-ray (Eureka)

Now available from Goodie Emporium is a Blu-ray (Region A/B) collection that includes two films directed by Chang Cheh: 1979’s The Daredevils and 1982’s Ode to Gallantry.

During his long and industrious career, the “Godfather of Hong Kong Cinema” Chang Cheh made several films with the celebrated “Venom Mob,” a group of skilled martial arts performers – including Lu Feng, Chiang Sheng, Philip Kwok, Sun Chien, Lo Mang, and Wai Pak – who rose to fame as the stars of his own Five Deadly Venoms. Here, Eureka Classics presents two of the Venom Mob’s best: The Daredevils and Ode to Gallantry.

Set in Republic era China, The Daredevils follows Yang Ta-ying (Lo Mang) as he sets out to avenge his father, a military commander who was Continue reading →

“A Working Man” Theatrical Poster

Steven Seagal was just a cook in Under Siege. Daisy Ridley was just a window cleaner in Cleaner. Jean-Claude Van Damme was just a gardener in The Gardener. Now, Jason Statham (The Meg, Redemption, The Expendables) is just a construction worker in MGM’s A Working Man.

Formerly known as Levon’s Trade, this upcoming actioner – written by Sylvester Stallone (its plot is dangerously similar to Rambo: Last Blood) – reunites Statham with The Beekeeper director, David Ayer (End of Watch, Suicide Squad).

Joining Statham is David Harbour (Extraction), Michael Peña (Narcos: Mexico), Jason Flemyng (The Iron Mask) and Arianna Rivas (The Harvest). Daren Nop, who served as fight coordinator Continue reading →

Next week, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Shaolin Boxers. Directed by Ta Huang (Chinese Hercules) and released at the height of the 1970s kung fu craze, Shaolin Boxers offers a rare leading role to James Tien – who more often played supporting roles in films such as Fist of Fury, The Iron-Fisted Monk and The Magnificent Bodyguards – in an action-packed narrative that charges him with rescuing innocents from forces of corruption and evil.

In the village of Fukien, the people are terrified of the local security squad – led by Ho Yung (Chu Mu, The Invincible Iron Palm), who gained his position by bribing the referee in the village’s annual martial arts tournament. In order to wrestle control from this band of tyrants, Chuan Tai (Tien) – the master of the local Shaolin school – enters the competition to prove Continue reading →

“Tiger Cop: Project A” Poster

Are your claws ready for more Tiger Cops? The Australian-produced “80’s Hong Kong martial arts throwback” comedy series continues with Tiger Cop: Project A, a 10-minute short that’s now available to watch!

Martial arts star Maria Tran (Last King of the Cross, Tracer) is back as Inspector Tiger! This time around, she goes head-to-head with B-movie/HK film veteran Richard Norton (City Hunter, Mission: Terminate).

As with the previous Tiger Cop entries, the upcoming Tiger Cop: Project A short is directed by Adrian Castro (Nightwalkers TV series), who also serves as action director/fight choreographer.

Tiger Cop: Project A’s supporting cast include David Hong, Damien Continue reading →

“Ash” Theatrical Poster

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).

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Nicolas Winding Refn, the writer/director behind The Pusher Trilogy (1996-2005), 2009’s Valhalla Rising, 2011’s Drive, 2013’s Only God Forgives and 2016’s The Neon Demon, is returning to the big screen for The Avenging Silence.

The director hinted that The Avenging Silence will bring back themes and characters inspired by his last features, Only God Forgives and The Neon Demon, which Continue reading →

Devils Stay | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

On March 18, 2025, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray, DVD and Digital for Devils Stay, a 2024 thriller that marks the feature-length debut from writer-director Hyun Moon-Sub, who is perhaps best known for penning the Nightmare High South Korean TV series.

In the film, a heart specialist doubts his daughter’s death after an exorcism, believing her heart still beats. Amid her three-day funeral, he and a priest clash over the truth, each trying to prove their stance and potentially save her life.

Devils Stay stars Park Shin-Yang (The Big Swindle, The Uninvited), Lee Min-Ki (For the Emperor, Monster) and Lee Re (Peninsula, Seven Years of Night).

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