Asian Cinema Thread
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Yeah I had a time choosing but since I’ve opted for all their Store Exclusives so far it swayed me that way.
BrokenPhoenix
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BrokenPhoenix
Thousand Master
I've just seen listings on Planet of Entertainment for a couple of standard Third Window Film releases that were only available on previous limited edition sets:
The Island Closest to Heaven (due out March 24th 2025) - previously only available in the Nobuhiko Obayashi’s 80s Kadokawa Years set. All four of the films in that set will have had a standard release once this one comes out.
Shark Skin Man & Peach Hip Girl (due out April 14th 2025) - previously only available in the Katsuhito Ishii Collection
The Island Closest to Heaven (due out March 24th 2025) - previously only available in the Nobuhiko Obayashi’s 80s Kadokawa Years set. All four of the films in that set will have had a standard release once this one comes out.
Shark Skin Man & Peach Hip Girl (due out April 14th 2025) - previously only available in the Katsuhito Ishii Collection
Type_VII
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Just finished watching Scent of a Spell which I thought was absolutely fantastic. Bought it along with Bumpkin Soup and Mermaid Legend as they came out recently and am really looking forward to watching those as well.
I think I already know the answer but I'm assuming it's worth getting round to buying the other Director's Company release from Third Window Films?
Did have a laugh thinking if only all the erotic thrillers Channel 5 used to show back in the day were as good story-wise as this was
I think I already know the answer but I'm assuming it's worth getting round to buying the other Director's Company release from Third Window Films?
Did have a laugh thinking if only all the erotic thrillers Channel 5 used to show back in the day were as good story-wise as this was
BrokenPhoenix
Thousand Master
Just finished watching Scent of a Spell which I thought was absolutely fantastic. Bought it along with Bumpkin Soup and Mermaid Legend as they came out recently and am really looking forward to watching those as well.
I think I already know the answer but I'm assuming it's worth getting round to buying the other Director's Company release from Third Window Films?
Did have a laugh thinking if only all the erotic thrillers Channel 5 used to show back in the day were as good story-wise as this was
I'd highly recommend Typhoon Club and The Crazy Family from the previous rounds of Directors Company releases.
If you like horror/slashers then Door 1 is worth a watch as well, the sequel isn't quite as good imo (as is usually the case with sequels).
Type_VII
Completely Average High School Student
Thanks for the info, I'll add them to my "to buy" list.
Just finished watching Scent of a Spell which I thought was absolutely fantastic. Bought it along with Bumpkin Soup and Mermaid Legend as they came out recently and am really looking forward to watching those as well.
I think I already know the answer but I'm assuming it's worth getting round to buying the other Director's Company release from Third Window Films?
Did have a laugh thinking if only all the erotic thrillers Channel 5 used to show back in the day were as good story-wise as this was
If you've enjoyed the Director's Company titles it's worth taking a look at some of 88 Films' Japanarchy releases like Evil Dead Trap. There's also Arrow's J-Horror Rising and V-Cinema box sets that are worth looking into.
BrokenPhoenix
Thousand Master
Dai
Dragon Knight
Now that's interesting. I wonder what they have their eye on. Presumably something live-action. Kekko Kamen?
BrokenPhoenix
Thousand Master
New/recent announcements as of late from various distributors:
Armour of God II: Operation Condor
The Bells of Death
Come Drink With Me
Crime Story
Devil Fetus
Gate of Flesh
Her Vengeance
Lady of the Law
Sunset Warriors
Witch From Nepal
Zebraman
Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City
Armour of God II: Operation Condor
- Release Date: 23rd June 2025
- Distributor: 88 Films
- Deluxe Collector's Edition 4K Ultra HD release
Armour of God II: Operation Condor (飛鷹計劃), directed by Jackie Chan, 1991.
Jackie Chan also directed:
Jackie Chan also directed:
- Armour of God, available on Blu-ray by 88 Films.
- Dragon Lord, available on Blu-ray by 88 Films.
- Fearless Hyena, available on Blu-ray by 88 Films.
- Miracles: The Canton Godfather, available on 4K Ultra HD by 88 Films.
- Police Story, available on 4K Ultra HD by Eureka Entertainment.
- Police Story 2, available on 4K Ultra HD by Eureka Entertainment.
- Project A, available on 4K Ultra HD by 88 Films (USA) & Blu-ray by Eureka Entertainment.
- Project A Part II, available on 4K Ultra HD by 88 Films (USA) & Blu-ray by Eureka Entertainment.
- The Young Master, available on Blu-ray by 88 Films.
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The Bells of Death
- Release Date: 19th May 2025
- Distributor: Eureka Entertainment
- Limited Edition Blu-ray release
The Bells of Death (奪魂鈴), directed by Griffin Yueh Feng, 1968.
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Come Drink With Me
- Release Date: 23rd June 2025
- Distributor: 88 Films
- 88 Asia Shaw Brothers Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD release.
Come Drink With Me (大醉俠), directed by King Hu, 1966.
King Hu also directed:
King Hu also directed:
- Dragon Inn, available on Blu-ray by Eureka Entertainment.
- The Fate of Lee Khan, available on Blu-ray by Eureka Entertainment.
- Legend of the Mountain, available on Blu-ray by Eureka Entertainment.
- Raining in the Mountain, previously released on Blu-ray by Eureka Entertainment.
- A Touch of Zen, available on Blu-ray by Eureka Entertainment.
- The Valiant Ones, available on 4K Ultra HD by Eureka Entertainment.
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Crime Story
- Release Date: 26th May 2025
- Distributor: 88 Films
- Deluxe Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD release
Crime Story (重案組), directed by Kirk Wong, 1993.
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Devil Fetus
- Release Date: 23rd June 2025
- Distributor: 88 Films
- CATEGORY III Limited Edition Blu-ray release
Devil Fetus (魔胎), directed by Lau Hung-Chuen, 1983.
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Gate of Flesh
- Release Date: 23rd June 2025
- Distributor: 88 Films
- Japanarchy Limited Edition Blu-ray release
Gate of Flesh (肉体の門), directed by Shôgorô Nishimura, 1977.
Shôgorô Nishimura also directed:
Shôgorô Nishimura also directed:
- Apartment Wife: Affair In the Afternoon, available on UK Blu-ray by 88 Films.
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Her Vengeance
- Release Date: 23rd June 2025
- Distributor: 88 Films
- CATEGORY III Limited Edition Blu-ray release
Her Vengeance (血玫瑰), directed by Lam Nai-Choi, 1988.
Lam Nai-Choi also directed:
Lam Nai-Choi also directed:
- Erotic Ghost Story, available on UK Blu-ray by 88 Films.
- Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky, available on UK Blu-ray by 88 Films.
- The Seventh Curse, available on UK Blu-ray by 88 Films.
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Lady of the Law
- Release Date: 19th May 2025
- Distributor: 88 Films
- 88 Asia Shaw Brothers Limited Edition Blu-ray release
Lady of the Law (女捕快), directed by Stanley Siu Wing & Shen Chiang, 1975.
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Sunset Warriors
- Release Date: 19th May 2025
- Distributor: 88 Films
- Limited Edition Blu-ray release
Sunset Warriors (九死一生), directed by John Woo, 1984.
This is the original cut for Heroes Shed No Tears (1986). This new release won't include the previous version of the film so best to keep hold of it if you want different cuts of the film.
John Woo also directed:
This is the original cut for Heroes Shed No Tears (1986). This new release won't include the previous version of the film so best to keep hold of it if you want different cuts of the film.
John Woo also directed:
- Hand of Death, available on UK Blu-ray by Eureka Entertainment.
- Hard Target, available on UK 4K Ultra HD by Universal.
- Last Hurrah for Chivalry, available on UK Blu-ray by Eureka Entertainment.
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Witch From Nepal
- Release Date: 23rd June 2025
- Distributor: 88 Films
- Limited Edition Blu-ray release
Witch From Nepal (奇緣), directed by Tony Ching Siu-Tung, 1986.
Tony Ching Siu-Tung also directed:
Tony Ching Siu-Tung also directed:
- Dr. Wai in the Scripture with No Words, available on UK Blu-ray by Eureka Entertainment.
- Duel to the Death, available on UK Blu-ray by Eureka Entertainment.
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Zebraman
- Release Date: 23rd June 2025
- Distributor: 88 Films
- Japanarchy Limited Edition Blu-ray release
Zebraman (ゼブラーマン), directed by Takashi Miike, 2004.
Takashi Miike also directed:
Takashi Miike also directed:
- 13 Assassins, available on UK Blu-ray by Curzon Artificial Eye.
- Audition, available on UK Blu-ray by Arrow Video.
- Blade of the Immortal, available on UK Blu-ray by Arrow Video.
- Dead or Alive Trilogy, available on UK Blu-ray by Arrow Video.
- First Love, available on UK Blu-ray by Signature.
- For Love's Sake, previously released on UK Blu-ray by Third Window Films.
- Graveyard of Honor, available on UK Blu-ray by Arrow Video.
- The Great Yokai War, available on UK Blu-ray by Arrow Video.
- The Happiness of the Katakuris, previously released on UK Blu-ray by Arrow Video & soon to be released on US Blu-ray by Nihon Nights.
- Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai, available on UK Blu-ray by Icon Film Distribution.
- Lesson of Evil, previously released on UK Blu-ray by Third Window Films.
- Ley Lines, available on UK Blu-ray by Arrow Video.
- One Missed Call, available on UK Blu-ray by Arrow Video.
- Rainy Dogs, available on UK Blu-ray by Arrow Video.
- Shinjuku Triad Society, available on UK Blu-ray by Arrow Video.
- Terra Formars, available on UK Blu-ray by Arrow Video.
- Yakuza Apocalypse, available on UK Blu-ray by Manga Entertainment.
- Yatterman, previously released on UK Blu-ray by Eureka Entertainment.
- Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City, soon to be released on UK Blu-ray by 88 Films.
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Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City
- Release Date: 23rd June 2025
- Distributor: 88 Films
- Japanarchy Limited Edition Blu-ray release
Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City (ゼブラーマン ゼブラシティの逆襲), directed by Takashi Miike, 2010.
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