For fans of Ozploitation it is the likes of MAD MAX (1980) or even the trash-tastic TURKEY SHOOT (1982) that may first pop into many a horror hound's mind - however, the cycle offered so much more and never is this clearer than with the surrealist shocks of HARLEQUIN (1980) a true genre standout that was also released under the more ominous moniker of DARK FORCES. In this oddball mix of sci-fi, horror and political espionage (yes, you read that right) a mysterious healer appears in the abode of a leading American senator who finds that his terminally ill son is quickly cured of his leukaemia. The appreciative politician opts to keep this puzzling presence around... although all is not as it seems. With a cast that includes such acclaimed thespians as Robert Powell (TOMMY) and David Hemmings (DEEP RED), the thrills come thick and fast in this genuine curiousity that, once seen, is hard to forget - exactly what one might expect from a script penned by the legendary Ozploitation hand Everett De Roche (LONG WEEKEND, PATRICK, ROAD GAMES, FORTRESS)!
SPECIAL FEATURES
Destruction From Down Under, An Ozploitation Retrospective: Interview with Kim Newman
Archive Interview with Robert Powell and David Hemmings
Audio Commentary with Director Simon Wincer and Producer Antony I. Ginnane
Cast and Crew Interviews with Director Simon Wincer, Producer Antony I Ginnane, Screenwriter Everett de Roche, Actor Gus Mercurio
Theatrical Trailer
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
TECHNICAL SPECS
Region Code: TBC
Picture Format: HD 1080p 2.39:1
Audio Format: LPCM 2.0
Language: English
Subtitles: English
Certification: 15
Running Time: 96 Mins Approx
When they arrive to spend the weekend in a large country villa, the guests are expecting a chance to unwind and make merry. Unfortunately, their host has neglected to mention that there are zombies in the basement. They're feeling peckish too...Boasting icky effects from Gino De Rossi (who arranged atrocities for Zombie Flesh Eaters), Burial Ground is a head-bashing, gut-munching, maggot-infested classic from the gory glory days. 88 Films are proud to present this emetic extravaganza in a brand new – and completely uncut – 4K transfer.
UHD contents
4K Restoration From the Best Surviving Element (35mm Blow-up Interpositive)
4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray™ presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
2.0 English Mono
2.0 Italian Mono with English Subtitles
Audio Commentary with Critics Nathaniel Thompson, Troy Howarth and Eugenio Ercolani
[Archive] Audio Commentary with Italian Cinema Experts Calum Waddell and John Martin
Blu-ray contents
4K Restoration From the Best Surviving Element (35mm Blow-up Interpositive)
HD (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation
2.0 English Mono
2.0 Italian Mono with English Subtitles
Audio Commentary with Critics Nathaniel Thompson, Troy Howarth and Eugenio Ercolani
[Archive] Audio Commentary with Italian Cinema Experts Calum Waddell and John Martin
Return to the Burial Ground - An Interview with Peter Bark at Villa Parisi
The Borders of the Extreme - An Interview with Eugenio Ercolani
Zombie and Melodies - An Interview with Pierpaolo De Sanctis
'What the Fuck?: The Films of Andrea Bianchi' An Interview with critic Mikel Koven
35mm Blowup Print “Grindhouse Version”
Deleted Scenes / Trims
Trailer
Italian Credits Sequence
TECHNICAL SPECS
Release Date: 19/06/23
Region Code: ABC
Audio: LPCM Mono
Picture: 2160p UHD / 1080p HD 1.66:1
Runtime: 85 mins approx.
Language: English / Italian
Subtitles: English
Delivering an updated late 80s version of the classic Giallo or slasher movie, Umberto Lenzi (So Sweet, So Perverse, Eaten Alive, Cannibal Ferox) an alarmingly creepy tale of faltering sanity, and unhealthy obsession.
Hitcher in the Dark, plunges us into the murky and nightmarish world of matriarch-obsessed serial killer Mark Glazer (Joe Balogh). Spending his evenings raping and murdering innocent female victims, he eventually comes across Daniella who bears a striking resemblance to his dead mother. Produced by legendary schlockmeister general Joe D’Amato and following in the bloody footsteps of Hatchett for the Honeymoon (1970), Maniac (1980) or Lenzi’s earlier work, Hitcher in the Dark takes us to hell and back in a seedily unpleasant, grisly Italian psychodrama.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Limited edition - 2000 Units Only
Includes Rigid Slipcase with New Artwork From Graham Humphreys
40-page perfect-bound book featuring new writing on the film by Andrew Graves & Chloe Leigh Taylor
Double-sided fold-out Poster
Remastered 2K Transfer in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio from the Original Negative
High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation
2.0 English LPCM Mono
Optional English SDH
Audio commentary with Author Troy Howarth
“A Daughter” - An Interview with Alessandra Lenzi
“The Hitcher’s Sound” - An Interview with Piero Parisi
Il Cinema Kriminal Di Umberto Lenzi - Part 2
Original Trailer
Reversible sleeve featuring alternative artwork
TECHNICAL SPECS
Release Date: 25/07/2022
Region Code: B
Audio: DTS-HD MA Mono
Picture: 1080p HD 1.85:1
Runtime: 96 mins approx
Language: English
Subtitles: English
After the success of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET in 1984, many a movie that moulded together slasher thrills and supernatural chills was rushed into production - from SLAUGHTERHOUSE ROCK (1988) to THE HORROR SHOW (1989) and Wes Craven's own SHOCKER (1989). None, however, were quite as notable nor as notorious as the bombastic blood-spiller BAD DREAMS from 1987, which roped in its own Freddy Krueger alumni with sexy Scream Queen starlet Jennifer Ruben (from A NIGHTMARE ON ELM ST 3: THE DREAM WARRIORS). Also starring the late, great B-thespian Richard Lynch (CUT AND RUN) as a Jim Jones-style reverend who begins to avenge his creepy cult of followers from beyond-the-grave, BAD DREAMS features some frantic and ferocious special effects, plenty of tormented teens and some of the finest frights of its decade! Featuring the legendary Bruce Abbott (RE-ANIMATOR) and produced by Hollywood heavyweight Gale Anne Hurd (ALIENS), whilst featuring a screenplay from DIE HARD's Steven E. de Souza, it is no wonder that BAD DREAMS became one of the most popular slasher classics of the 1980s... and 88 Films is proud to present this work of gruesome genius in horrific HD! It might just stop you getting a good night's kip!
SPECIAL FEATURES
LIVING THE DREAM - An Interview with Director Andrew Fleming
DREAM WOMAN - An Interview with Actress Jennifer Rubin (40 Mins)
DERIVATIVE DREAMS - An Interview with Academic and Curator Spencer Murphy
AUDIO COMMENTARY by Genre Experts Nathaniel Thompson and Tim Greer from Mondo-Digital.com
THEATRICAL TRAILER
Reversible Sleeve
TECHNICAL SPECS
Region Code: B
Picture Format: HD 1.85:1
Audio Format: DTS-HD MA 2.0 Stereo
Language: English
Subtitles: English
Certification: 18
Running Time: 84 Mins Approx
Kyle Lord (Van Damme – Universal Soldier, Time Cop) is arrested and convicted for the vigilante killing of his wife’s murderer. Kyle must survive life in a maximum-security prison where inmates are made to battle to their death in a brutal, no holds barred fight called “The Shu” for the warden’s entertainment and profit. Kyle fights his oppressors and is quickly sent to “The Shu” where his unbridled rage catapults him to the victor’s circle. Kyle has become one of the monsters he despises and must now battle within himself to survive!
SPECIAL FEATURES
High Definition (1080p) Presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio
5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio
Optional English Subtitles
Audio Commentary with Mike Leeder and Arner Venema
Audio commentary by Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thomson
Interview with Camera Operator Ross Clarkson
Archive Making Of Featurette
Trailer
TECHNICAL SPECS
Region Code: B
Audio: DTS-HD MA 5.1 / 2.0
Picture: HD 1080p 1.85:1
Runtime: 97 mins approx
Language: English
Subtitles: English
Condemned, banned, prosecuted... Cannibal Holocaust is just about the most infamous film ever made, going further into horror and cruelty than just about any other movie as an American film crew makes contact with a tribe of primitive cannibals – and swiftly wishes they hadn't.
It's the sort of film for which the phrase 'stomach churning' might have been invented but there's more to Cannibal Holocaust than simply inducing nausea: it's one of the most important films-about-filmmaking there is, and a powerful study of violence too. Director Ruggero Deodato's (Live Like a Cop, Die Like a Man) savage masterpiece has never looked better than on this gorgeous 4K restoration.
88 Films are proud to present the definitive edition of this horrible, essential classic.
Limited Edition contents - SOLD OUT
Limited Edition Slipcase with artwork by Graham Humphreys
A3 fold-out poster with artwork by Graham Humphreys and Original Italian Poster Artwork
Booklet notes with new writing on the film by Sarah Appleton, Sean Hogan & Martin Beine
2 Disc Set
UHD contents
Brand new 4K Remaster from the Original Negatives presented in High Definition (2160p) in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio
DTS-HD MA 2.0 English Stereo RemixDTS-HD MA 2.0 English Original Mono
English SDH
Audio Commentary with Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw
US First Release Trailer
International Trailer
Italian Trailer
Blu-ray contents
Brand new 4K Remaster from the Original Negatives presented in High Definition (1080p) in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio
DTS-HD MA 2.0 English Stereo Remix
DTS-HD MA 2.0 English Original Mono
English SDH
Audio Commentary with Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw
The Flesh of the Controversy - BRAND NEW Interview with Director Ruggero Deodato
Biting Reality - An Interview with Ruggero Deodato
The Last Cannibal Kings - Deodato vs Lenzi
Different Holocaust - Archive Interview with Ruggero Deodato
Jungle Stories - An Interview with Production Designer Massimo Antonello Geleng
Italian Horrors - An Interview with Expert and Film Director Marcello Avallone
Professionals in Peril - An Interview with Director of Photography Sergio D’Offiz
In the Jungle - The Making of Cannibal Holocaust (Archive Documentary)
Alternate Scene - The Last Road to Hell
US First Release Trailer
International Trailer
Italian Trailer
Reversible sleeve with newly commissioned artwork by Graham Humphreys and original Italian poster
TECHNICAL SPECS
Release Date: 12/12/22
Region Code: ABC / B
Audio: DTS-HD MA Stereo / Mono
Picture: 2160p UHD / 1080p HD 1.85:1
Runtime: 95 mins approx.
Language: English
Subtitles: English SDH
Ko Chun is the greatest high-roller in the world, king of the casino and as cool as only an in-his-prime Chow Yun-fat (Hard Boiled; Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) can be. But that's before a nasty head injury renders him mentally disabled. After being befriended by unscrupulous hustler 'Knife' (golden-throated Canto-Pop king Andy Lau), it is discovered that, despite his other impairments, Ko's unerring instincts for gambling remain intact. Knife thinks he's on to a sure thing but Ko still has enemies and they haven't forgotten him... A huge hit on its original release, and one of the defining films of Chow Yun-fat's astonishing career, the card-sharks at 88 Films are proud to roll the dice on a gloriously restored version of this Hong Kong classic.
SPECIAL FEATURES
High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation
Original Cantonese Mono with English Subtitles & SDH
Alternate Cantonese 5.1 DTS-HD MA with English Subtitles & SDH
English Mono Dub
Audio Commentary with Hong Kong Cinema Expert David West
Audio Commentary with Hong Kong Cinema Experts Frank Djeng and F.J. DeSanto
Archive Interview with Chow Yun Fat,
Archive Interview with Andy Lau
Two Archive Interviews with Wong Jing
English Titles
Hong Kong Trailer
English Trailer
Stills Gallery
Reversible cover with new art by Sean Longmore and original Hong Kong Poster
TECHNICAL SPECS
Release Date: 10/4/2023
Region Code: B
Audio: DTS-HD MA 2.0 / 5.1
Picture: HD 1080p 1.85:1
Runtime: 127 mins approx
Language: English / Cantonese
Subtitles: English
Cert: 18
Year of Release: 1989
Please note this title is also released in USA and Canada here.
From the golden age of Kung Fu movies, the legendary Shaw Brothers bring you an action-packed tale of revenge, mayhem and flying fists. When his martial arts school is viciously attacked by a rival gang of Japanese thugs, Lei Ming swears to bring them down with violent justice. Written, starring and directed by Jimmy Wang Yu, The Chinese Boxer (1970) is a fabulously fast-paced feature full of exquisite set-pieces and mind-blowing fight choreography.
A huge influence on the likes of Tarantino’s Kill Bill (2003) and Bruce Lee’s Fist of Fury (1972) this entertainingly savage story of resilience, skill and a battle against the odds, is one of the first true modern classics of the genre, focussing as it does on physical prowess and athletic proficiency over the more mythical elements of the wuxia era. An undoubted cult classic, this is a must for any serious collector of extreme Asian cinema and martial arts madness.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Restored HD Master in 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio
English LPCM Mono 2.0
Mandarin LPCM Mono 2.0
Newly-translated English Subtitles
Audio Commentary with Film journalist Samm Deighan
"Open Hand Combat" - Interview with Journalist David West
"Wong Ching at Shaw" - Interview with Actor Wong Ching by Frédéric Ambroisine
US 'Hammer of God' Trailer
Hong Kong Trailer
English Trailer
US TV Spot
Reversible sleeve with brand-new artwork from R.P. “Kung Fu Bob” O’Brien & Original Hong Kong poster artwork
TECHNICAL SPECS
Region Code: AB
Audio: DTS-HD MA Dual Mono
Picture: HD 1080p 2.35:1
Runtime: 106 mins approx
Language: English / Chinese
Subtitles: English
A high-kicking Hong Kong soldier-of-fortune (Andy Lau, ‘Infernal Affairs’) finds himself on the trail of an alien artefact and forced to contend with both an intrepid lady FBI agent (Cynthia Rothtrock, ‘China O’Brien’) and a Russian crime lord (Richard Norton, ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’).
The feet and fists fly fast and funky on sunny Greek locations, on Hong Kong’s mean streets and amid the ruins of an ancient UFO. Populist Hong Kong film-maker Wong Jing (‘City Hunter’) remixes ‘ET’ into a wacky comedy caper that delivers some of the best traditional kung fu fighting ever performed in a modern setting.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Brand New 2K Restoration in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio from The Original Negatives
High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation
Original Cantonese Mono with Newly Translated English Subtitles
English Mono Dub
Audio Commentary by Hong Kong Film Expert Frank Djeng
“Fight Like a Girl” - Cynthia Rothrock on Magic Crystal
“Fast as Lightning” - Richard Norton on Magic Crystal
English Trailer
Reversible cover with new artwork by Sean Longmore and original HK Poster Art
TECHNICAL SPECS
Release Date: 23/10/2023
Region Code: B
Picture Format: HD 1080p 1.85:1
Audio Format: 2.0
Language: Cantonese / English
Subtitles: English
Certification: 15
Running Time: 95 Mins
Discs: 1
Jackie Chan was already a star when he made The Young Master but this film took him to another level. He plays 'Dragon' who undertakes a mission to find his missing brother, and gets into plenty of scrapes along the way – not least being mistaken for a criminal that the authorities are very keen to put behind bars...
The Young Master was Jackie's second film as director, and he used it as a showcase to demonstrate just what he could do. And it remains a firm favorite of the fans, featuring some of the best set-pieces he ever cooked up. The black-belts at 88 Films are thrilled to present the UK Blu-ray premier of this true Hong Kong classic.
DISC 1
New 2K Remaster of the Hong Kong Theatrical Cut [106 minutes]
Restored from the original 35mm camera negative in 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio
Cantonese Mono Theatrical Mix
Cantonese Mono Home Video Mix
Cantonese Hybrid Mix
English 5.1 Dub
Newly remastered English subtitles
Audio Commentary with HK Cinema Expert Brandon 'OldPangYau' Bentley
Rick Baker on The Young Master
The Art of the Cut: Editing of The Young Master [21 mins]
Extended Fight Scenes: reconstructed and previously unavailable [6 mins]
"The Cut Master" A collection of rare deleted, extended, and alternate footage [13 mins]
[archive] Jackie Chan Interview [8 mins]
[archive] The Master: An Interview with Master Whang In Sik [28 mins]
NG (no good) shots [10 mins]
Alternate Audio Clip
Hong Kong trailer
Extended Hong Kong trailer
Japanese trailer
US Home Video Trailer
English trailer
Hong Kong Trailer Park
DISC 2
International Export Cut [90 minutes] Restored especially for the 40th Anniversary of the film, this version was commissioned by Golden Harvest for audiences outside Asia Contains the Classic English Dub and an alternate soundtrack featuring the song 'Kung Fu Fighting Man' performed in English by Jackie Chan
Audio Commentary with HK cinema aficionados & game producers Audi Sorlie & Chris Ling
Extended Export Cut [99 minutes]Released exclusively in Japan on 21st March 1981 by Toho-Towa, this version is broadly similar to the export cut. Although shorter than the Hong Kong cut, this composite cut features the uncut final fight and ending from said Hong Kong cut; alternate scenes, also included in the 90-minute export cut, and the full-length export English Dub with alternate soundtrack
English SDH
TECHNICAL SPECS
Region Code: B
Audio: LPCM Mono / DTS-HD MA 5.1
Picture: 1080p HD 2.35:1
Runtime: 106 / 90 / 99 Mins Approx.
Language: English / Cantonese
Subtitles: English
Young and beautiful Bu (Shu Qi, The Transporter) finds a romantic message in a bottle near her family restaurant in Taiwan. On a whim, she flies to Hong Kong to meet her potential soul mate, who turns out to be Albert (Tony Leung, Infernal Affairs), a gay beautician pining for his ex. Taking pity on the girl, he brings her to his workplace, where she falls for the wealthy and lonely C.N. Chan (Jackie Chan, Rush Hour, Supercop). But when Chan's lifelong enemy, Lo, discovers Chan has a new love, he decides to ruin their happiness.
LIMITED EDITION FEATURES
Limited Edition O-Ring Slipcase with Matte Finish
Limited Edition 28 Page Booklet by Matthew Edwards
Limited Edition A3 Folded Travel Poster
SPECIAL FEATURES
2K Transfers from Original Film Materials of the Hong Kong & International versions of the film
High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation
Newly Translated English Subtitles
Hong Kong Version :
Cantonese 5.1
Audio Commentary with Frank Djeng and FJ Desanto
Audio Commentary with Action Experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema
International Version:
English 5.1
Cantonese 5.1
Audio Commentary with Jackie Chan
Shy Guy - Andy Cheng on Brad Allan
Interview with Director Vincent Kok
[Archive] The Making of “Gorgeous”
Music Video
Music Video 2
Hong Kong Trailer
English Trailer
Reversible cover with new artwork by Sean Longmore
TECHNICAL SPECS
Release Date: 27th March 2023
Region Code: B
Picture Format: HD 1080p 2.35:1
Audio Format: 5.1
Language: English / Cantonese
Subtitles: English / SDH
Certification: PG
Running Time: 120 [HK] / 99 [INTERNATIONAL]
Discs: 1
THIS ITEM IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN USA AND CANADA
A follow up of sorts to his earlier film, the seminal Caliber 9 (1972), Blood and Diamonds (1977) blasts its way into familiar poliziotteschi territory, leaving scars, bullets and tire tracks in its bloody wake. After being set up by the Mafia gang he is part of, Guido (Claudio Cassinelli) is sent to prison upon which he vows to take revenge on those who betrayed him. Another must for all collectors of high octane Italian crime thrillers from the 1970s.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Limited Edition Silver Board Gloss Slipcase with Brand New Artwork by James Neal
Limited Edition Booklet with Articles by Francesco Massaccesi. Andrew Graves and Rachael Nisbet
BRAND NEW 4K Restoration in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio by ITV Content Services
High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation
LPCM 2.0 English Audio
LPCM 2.0 Italian Audio with Newly Translated English Subtitles
Audio Commentary with Italian Cinema Expert Troy Howarth
Journey of love - Discovering Fernando Di Leo - Feature Length Documentary
Blood and Di Leo - A Portrait by Luc Merenda
Italian Opening, Intermission and Closing Titles
Italian Theatrical Trailer
Reversible Sleeve with new artwork by James Neal and Original Poster Artwork
TECHNICAL SPECS
Release Date: 24th October 2022
Region Code: AB
Picture Format: HD 1080p 1.85:1
Audio Format: 2.0
Language: English
Certification: 15
Running Time: 102
Discs: 1