 Released on 17th June 2024
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 Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum is a 2018 South Korea horror by Jung
Bum-shik
Starring Oh Ah-yeon, Wi Ha-joon and Yoo Je-Yoon
 There are no censorship issues with this release Summary Notes
The crew of a horror web series travels to an abandoned asylum for a live broadcast. It soon encounters much more than expected as it moves deeper inside the nightmarish old building.
UK: Uncut
and BBFC 15 rated for strong supernatural threat, language:
- 2024 Second Sight Films Limited Edition (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad released on 17th June 2024
- 2024 Second Sight Films (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon
released on 17th June 2024
Promotional Material The crew of a horror web series travels to a legendary abandoned asylum for a live broadcast. Things take an unexpected turn when they begin to experience more than they imagined.
Special Features
- New audio commentary by Mary Beth McAndrews and Terry Mesnard
- Fear the Unknown: Zoë Rose Smith on Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum
- Trailers
- Archive featurettes:
- The Beginning of the Rumours
- The New Faces
- The Sanctum of Horror
- The Truth of the Ghostlore
- The Live Recording
- The Press Conference
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The Sacrament is a 2013 USA horror thriller by Ti West.
Starring Joe Swanberg and Amy Seimetz and AJ Bowen.
There are no censorship issues with this release Summary Notes Two journalists set out to document their friend's search to find his missing sister.
UK:
Passed Suitable for 18 years and over uncut for:
Promotional Material A small documentary film crew accompanies a man as he travels to Eden Parish in search of his missing sister. It soon becomes apparent that this paradise is not what it seems.
Special Features
- Indie Guys at Heart: A new interview with Actor AJ Bowen
- The Best Pathway: A new interview with Actor Joe Swanberg
- An Ecstatic State: A new interview with Actor Amy Seimetz
- The Itch to Act: A new interview with Actor Gene
Jones
- A Wild Ride: A new interview with Producer Peter Phok
- Truthiness: Alexandra Heller-Nicholas on The Sacrament
- We're Not Sinners Here: The Making of The Sacrament
Limited Edition Contents
- Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Chris Malbon
- 70-page book with new essays by Anton Bitel, Kat Hughes, Rich Johnson and Beth Kelly
- 6 collectors' art cards
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Action Jackson is a 1988 US action comedy by Craig R. Baxley
Starring Carl Weathers, Craig T. Nelson and Vanity
Cut by the BBFC for 18 rated cinema and VHS release in 1988. Later uncut and BBFC 15 rated for 2024 Blu-ray. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US. Summary Notes Vengence drives a tough
Detroit cop to stay on the trail of a power hungry auto magnate who's systematically eliminating his competition.
Versions
uncut
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Australia
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Australia : The dual-coded R4/R2 DVD released in Australia is uncut for:
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compulsory cuts
| cut: | 9-10s | | run: | 95:32s | | pal: | 91:43s |
| sub: | 92:08s |
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- 1988 Guild Home Video VHS
- 1988 cinema release
The BBFC cuts were:
- At 2 minutes - sight of butterfly knife being twirled removed.
- At 17 minutes - close up of butterfly knife being twirled removed.
- At 50 minutes - close up shot of woman with blood on breasts removed.
- At 83 minutes - close
up of butterfly knife being twirled removed.
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Promotional Material Like a blast from a .44 magnum, Carl Weathers (Predator, Rocky) makes Action Jackson a hero who delivers the goods with charisma and excitement. He plays Detroit police Sergeant
Jericho Jackson, pitted against the brutal thugs of ruthless auto tycoon Peter Dellaplane (Craig T. Nelson), who's out to murder his way to political power. Jackson's also involved with Dellaplane's beautiful wife, Patrice (Sharon Stone) -- and his
mistress, Sydney (singer Vanity). Framed and hunted by his fellow officers, Jackson sets up a desperate showdown that hurls Action Jackson toward a heart-stopping climax.
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THE VALIANT RED PEONY: Red Peony Gambler I-III is
a film set by Kosaku YAMASHITA, Norifumi SUZUKI, Tai KATO
Starring Junko FUJI, Ken TAKAKURA and Tomisaburo WAKAYAMA There are no censorship issues with this release. UK: Passed Suitable for 15 years and over
uncut for:
- 2024 Eureka entertainment (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad released on 17th
June 2024
Promotional Material Originally released between 1968 and 1972, the Red Peony Gambler series is a cornerstone of the ninkyo eiga
genre and a clear influence on such cult favourites such as Lady Snowblood and Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill . The Masters of Cinema series is
proud to present the first three Red Peony Gambler films, starring Junko Fuji ( 13 Assassins ) and directed by three titans of Japanese genre cinema in
Kosaku Yamashita, Norifumi Suzuki and Tai Kato . Set during the Meiji era, Red Peony Gambler stars Fuji as Ryuko Yano, the daughter of
a gambler. When her father is murdered, Ryuko takes on a new name derived from the crimson flower tattooed on her shoulder -- "Oryu, the Red Peony" -- and sets out for revenge. Then, in Red Peony Gambler
2: Gambler's Obligation , Oryu falls in with a group of yakuza attempting to monopolise the silk trade. When machinations within the gang lead to a betrayal, the Red Peony takes action. Finally, in Red Peony
Gambler 3: The Flower Cards Game , Oryu meets a pair of star-crossed lovers as she becomes embroiled in a conflict between rival yakuza clans. Fuji would go on to play the Red Peony five more times, cementing the character as the archetype
for many of the vengeful women to follow in Japanese cinema and beyond. These early entries in the Red Peony Gambler series are presented here for the first time ever on Blu-ray from brand new
restorations of the original film elements by Toei. SPECIAL EDITION TWO-DISC BLU-RAY FEATURES: Limited edition O-card slipcase featuring new artwork by Grégory Sacré
(Gokaiju) [First print run of 2000 copies only] | 1080p HD presentation of all three films from restorations of the original film elements supplied by Toei | Original Japanese audio tracks (uncompressed LPCM mono) | Brand new audio commentary
tracks on all three films | Tony Rayns on Red Peony Gambler -- brand new interview with critic and Asian cinema expert Tony Rayns | Trailers | PLUS: A collector's booklet featuring new
writing by Jennifer Coates ( Making Icons: Repetition and the Female Image in Japanese Cinema, 1945--1964 ) and Joe Hickinbottom
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The Flesh and
Blood Show - The Horror Films of Pete Walker is a film set by Pete Walker Several films have once been censored by the BBFC
UK: Aggregate BBFC 18 rated for:
- 2024 88 Films [The Flesh and Blood Show] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad released on 17th June 2024
House of Whipcord is a 1974 UK horror thriller by Pete Walker.
With Barbara Markham, Patrick Barr and Ray Brooks.
Cut by the BBFC for 1974 X rated cinema release. Uncut and BBFC 18 rated on home video. Uncut in the US Frightmare is a 1974 UK horror by Pete Walker.
With Rupert Davies, Sheila Keith and Deborah Fairfax.
The BBFC cut the 1974 X rated cinema release. Uncut on home video in the US
and UK House of Mortal Sin is a 1976 UK horror by Pete Walker.
Starring Anthony Sharp, Susan Penhaligon and Stephanie Beacham.
Cut for UK cinema release. Hopefully home video releases are uncut, but this is not confirmed Schizo is a 1976 UK thriller by Pete Walker.
With Lynne Frederick, John Leyton and Stephanie Beacham.
Cut by the BBFC for an X rated 1976 cinema release. Further BBFC cuts for
18 rated 1987 VHS, but cuts waived for 18 rated DVD in 2008. Uncut and R rated in the US. Promotional Material Celebrated as the 'Godfather of British Horror', Pete Walker is
one of the most controversial exploitation filmmakers of the '60s and '70s. Graduating from saucy sex comedies and gangland dramas, Walker finally found tabloid infamy making gore-splattered horror movies (or "terror movies" as he preferred to
call them). His first X-rated thriller Die Screaming, Marianne shocked audiences, and subsequent films like House of Whipcord established his reputation for sadistic and bloody horror, cementing his status as the biggest cult British filmmaker of his
generation. Now for the very first time, Walker's seventies' horror movies are collected on Blu-ray in this terrifying new box-set, starring a host of famous faces: Robin Askwith (Horror Hospital), Stephanie Beacham (Inseminoid), Ann Michelle
(Virgin Witch), Susan Penhaligon (The Uncanny), Luan Peter (Hammer's Lust for a Vampire) and his favourite actress, and omnipresent 'scary old lady', Sheila Keith. The Pete Walker Heritage Collection brings together Die Screaming, Marianne (1971),
The Flesh and Blood Show (1972), House of Whipcord (1974), Frightmare (1974), House of Mortal Sin (1976) Schizo (1977) and The Comeback (1978), all presented here in brand new HD restorations, and featuring a scary array of exclusive extras, including
brand-new interviews with Walker himself. Extras DISC 1 - DIE SCREAMING, MARIANNE [1971 - 101 mins] Brand NEW 2K Remaster from the Original Camera Negative
High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray® presentation in 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio
LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono Soundtrack
Optional English SDH Subtitles
Audio Commentary with Film Critic Samm Deighan
Audio commentary with director/producer Pete Walker, and English Gothic Author Jonathan Rigby (2006)
Tales of Terror - An Interview with Director Pete Walker
Norman Langley on Die Screaming, Marianne
Original Trailer
Reversible cover with new art by Sean Longmore DISC 2 - THE FLESH AND BLOOD SHOW [1972 - 96 mins] Restored HD Master
3D Sequence Presented in both Anaglyph 3D (2
Pairs of Glasses Included) and in 2D
High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray® presentation in 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio
LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono Soundtrack
Optional English SDH Subtitles
Audio Commentary with Author Jonathan Rigby and Critic Kevin Lyons
Audio Commentary by director/producer Pete Walker, and "English Gothic" author Jonathan Rigby (2006)
The Flesh Show - An Interview with Actor Stewart Bevin
The Blood Show - An Interview with 3rd assistant Director Terry Madden
Original Trailer
Reversible cover with new art by Sean Longmore DISC 3 - HOUSE OF WHIPCORD [1974 - 103
mins] Brand NEW 2K Remaster from the Original Camera Negative
High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray® presentation in 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio
LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono Soundtrack
Optional English SDH Subtitles
Audio Commentary with Film Critics Kim
Newman and Barry Forshaw and Writer David McGillivray
Audio commentary with director / producer / co-writer Pete Walker, and director of photography Peter Jessop; moderated by biographer Professor Steven Chibnall (2006)
Courting Controversy - An
Insider's View of the Films of Pete Walker - 2023 Version
House of Walker - Interview with Director Pete Walker
Return to the House of Whipcord
Sheila Keith - A Nice Old Lady? - 2023 Version
Original Trailer
Reversible cover with new
art by Sean Longmore DISC 4 - FRIGHTMARE [1974 - 87 mins] Restored HD Master
High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray® presentation in 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio
LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono Soundtrack
Optional English SDH Subtitles
Audio Commentary
with Film Critics Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw and Writer David McGillivray
Audio Commentary with British Horror Experts Nathaniel Thompson and Troy Howarth
Audio Commentary with director / producer / co-writer Pete Walker, and director of
photography Peter Jessop; moderated by biographer Professor Steven Chibnall (2006)
Editor Robert Dearberg on Frightmare
Original Trailer
Reversible cover with new art by Sean Longmore DISC 5 - HOUSE OF MORTAL SIN [1976 - 104 mins]
Brand NEW 2K Remaster from the Original Camera Negative
High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray® presentation in 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio
LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono Soundtrack
Optional English SDH Subtitles
Audio Commentary with Film Critics Kim Newman and
Barry Forshaw and Writer David McGillivray
Audio Commentary with Film Critic Samm Deighan
Audio commentary with Pete Walker and moderator Jonathan Rigby (2006)
Symphony of Horror - Interview with Director Pete Walker
Actor Confessionals -
Interview with Actors Norman Eshlen and Stewart Bevan
Reversible cover with new art by Sean Longmore DISC 6 - SCHIZO [1976 - 109 mins] Restored HD Master
High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray® presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio
LPCM
2.0 Dual Mono Soundtrack
Optional English SDH Subtitles
Audio Commentary with Film Critics Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw and Writer David McGillivray
Ask Mr Walker - Interview with Director Pete Walker
Reversible cover with new art by Sean
Longmore DISC 7 - THE COMEBACK [1978 - 100 mins] Restored HD Master
High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray® presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio
LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono Soundtrack
Optional English SDH Subtitles
Audio Commentary with Film
Critics Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw and Writer David McGillivray
Audio Commentary by director/producer Pete Walker, and "English Gothic" author Jonathan Rigby (2006)
Walker's Women - Interview with Director Pete Walker
The Making
of The Comeback
Original Trailer
Reversible cover with new art by Sean Longmore
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To Kill With Intrigue is a 1977 Hong Kong/South Korea action drama by
Wei Lo
Starring Jackie Chan, Feng Hsu and Ling Lung Yu
The Original Version is uncut and BBFC 18 rated. There also exists a shortened version with the same rating. Summary Notes After the execution of his family by a gang, Lei
Shao-feng is spared by its afflicting leader who stands in the way of him becoming reunited with his love, as does a traitorous friend, who takes advantage of their predicament.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 18 rated:
Promotional Material The year was 1977 and kung-fu fighting was still blasting out of discotheques, the spectre of Bruce Lee continued to haunt Hong Kong cinema and a young Jackie Chan was fast on his
way to superstardom. TO KILL WITH INTRIGUE is undoubtedly one of the martial arts legend's finest moments - with confident direction from the legendary Lo Wei, who had given Bruce Lee his break with THE BIG BOSS in 1971! Shot in South Korea, TO KILL WITH
INTRIGUE highlights a fast-paced tale of doomed romance and revenge that gives Chan's token stunts and chopsocky mayhem plenty of space to showcase themselves! Finally available to UK viewers, with a brand-new 2024 4K restoration, one of Chan's
most underrated motion pictures is ready to fight its way into your collection! EXTRAS:
- 4K Restoration From Original Camera Negative
- 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray® presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
- Theatrical Mandarin Dual Mono with English Subtitles
- English Dual Mono
- Cantonese Stereo with
English Subtitles
- Alternate Japanese Mandarin Dual Mono with English Subtitles
- Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng
- From the Lo Wei Vaults - Alternate Korean Footage
- nterview with Rick Baker
- Hong Kong Trailer
- Japanese Teaser
- Japanese Trailer
- Japanese TV Spot
- Lobby Card Gallery
- Behind the Scenes Stills Gallery
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 Released on 18th June 2024
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The Karate Kidis a 1984 USA family action drama by John G Avildsen.
Starring Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita and Elisabeth Shue.
BBFC category cuts were required for a PG rated cinema release in 1984. It was later rated 15 uncut for VHS and 12 uncut for DVD. Uncut and MPAA PG rated in the US. Summary Notes
Daniel and his mother move from New Jersey to California. She has a wonderful new job, but Daniel quickly discovers that a dark haired Italian boy with a Jersey accent doesn't fit into the blond surfer crowd. Daniel manages to talk
his way out of some fights, but he is finally cornered by several who belong to the same karate school. As Daniel is passing out from the beating he sees Miyagi, the elderly gardener leaps into the fray and save him by outfighting half a dozen teenagers.
Miyagi and Daniel soon find out the real motivator behind the boys' violent attitude in the form of their karate teacher. Miyagi promises to teach Daniel karate and arranges a fight at the all-valley tournament some months off. When his training begins,
Daniel doesn't understand what he is being shown. Miyagi seems more interested in having Daniel paint fences and wax cars than teaching him Karate. US: Uncut and MPAA PG rated for:
Promotional Material Celebrate the 40th anniversary of this iconic favorite! Returns to 4K Ultra HD disc with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Includes all-new special features, including a commentary with
the creators of Cobra Kai and over 30 minutes of Deleted Scene Dailies!
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Bound is a 1996 US thriller by Andy Wachowski and Lana Wachowski.
With Jennifer Tilly, Gina Gershon and Joe Pantoliano.
Pre-cut for UK 1996 cinema release. Uncut on home video. The US R rated version is cut but the Unrated version is uncut. Cutting Edge
Cutting Edge Episode 41 Bound
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
- 2024 The Criterion Collection R0 4K Blu-ray at US Amazon #ad released on 18th June 2024
- 2024 The Criterion Collection (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon #ad released on 18th June 2024
Promotional Material Before they blew the world's mind with The Matrix, Lana and Lilly Wachowski delivered a jolt of pure pulp pleasure with their hyperstylish debut,
which puts a deliciously sapphic spin on a crackerjack caper premise. When butch plumber Corky (Gina Gershon) catches the eye of alluring femme (fatale) Violet (Jennifer Tilly), little does she know she's about to be drawn into both a torrid affair and a
high-stakes heist that will pit the pair against the mob. With crackling dialogue, luscious neonoir cinematography, and live-wire performances by Gershon, Tilly, and Joe Pantoliano, Bound is a genre-reimagining joyride
that keeps both the tension and the erotic heat rising through each crazily careening twist.
DIRECTOR-APPROVED 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES
- New 4K digital restoration of the unrated international version, supervised and approved by cinematographer Bill Pope, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
- One 4K UHD
disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features
- Audio commentary featuring directors Lana and Lilly Wachowski; actors Gina Gershon, Joe Pantoliano, and Jennifer
Tilly; editor Zach Staenberg; and technical consultant Susie Bright
- New video essay by film critic Christina Newland
- Six interview programs featuring Gershon, Pantoliano,
Pope, Staenberg, Tilly, actor Christopher Meloni, composer Don Davis, title designer Patti Podesta, and film scholars Jennifer Moorman and B. Ruby Rich
- Trailers
- English
subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- PLUS: An essay by scholar McKenzie Wark
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Sympathy for the Underdog is a 1971 Japan crime drama by Kinji
Fukasaku
Starring Kôji Tsuruta, Tomisaburô Wakayama and Tsunehiko Watase
There are no censorship issues with this release Summary Notes
A yakuza gang gets driven out of Yokohama by a big gang from Tokyo. They relocate to Okinawa to violently start over.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for strong violence, injury detail, language,
nudity:
Promotional Material Returning from a ten-year prison sentence, former gang leader Gunji (Koji Tsuruta, Big Time Gambling Boss) finds that his turf has been taken over by his former enemy, now a large
crime syndicate with a legal corporate front. Looking for new opportunities, he gathers his old crew and heads for the island of Okinawa, a legal grey zone ripe for the taking. Made just before Kinji (Yakuza Graveyard) Fukasaku's 1970s streak of yakuza
movie masterpieces, Sympathy for the Underdog is a key film in the development of this director's unique style and themes.
LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES
High-Definition digital transfer
Uncompressed mono PCM audio
Audio
commentary by yakuza film expert Nathan Stuart (2024)
Interview with Fukasaku biographer Olivier Hadouchi (2024)
Visual essay on Okinawa on screen by film historian and author Aaron Gerow (2024)
Trailer
New and improved English subtitle
translation
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow
Limited edition booklet featuring new writing by Bastian Meiresonne and an archival review of the film
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Fist of Legend is a 1994 Hong Kong/China action drama by Gordon Chan
Starring Jet Li, Shinobu Nakayama and Siu-Ho Chin
Exists as a Hong Kong Version, a Cantonese Version and a longer Taiwan Version
Summary Notes In 1937, a Chinese martial artist returns to Shanghai to find his
teacher dead and his school harassed by the Japanese.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 18 rated for strong violence:
Promotional Material A stunning reinvention of Bruce Lees timeless 1972 classic, Fist of Fury, Fist of Legend delivers scene upon scene of intense and magnificently composed martial arts action, and is
now considered by many to be the greatest Kung Fu movie of all time! In the most electrifying performance of his celebrated career, international superstar, Jet Li, plays Chen Zhen - the matchless number-one student of Chinas preeminent Kung Fu master,
Fok Yun-gap. Upon returning home to Shanghai after a period of study abroad, he discovers that his homeland has been devastated by a brutal Japanese occupation, and that his once proud martial arts academy has fallen into disarray following the untimely
demise of his beloved Master - allegedly in a challenge match with a member of the Japanese Black Dragon Clan. Disgusted by the official verdict on his teachers death, Chen embarks on a heroic and uncompromising one-man quest to uncover the true killer
and restore dignity to his fallen people-a journey that will bring him into deadly confrontation with Japans most formidable fighters. Fist of Legend is a brilliant martial arts masterpiece that has been awarded iconic status by fans and critics
worldwide.
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The Guyver is a 1991 US/Japan action comedy by Screaming Mad George, Steve Wang
Starring Greg Joung Paik, Jimmie 'JJ' Walker and Peter Spellos
Originally MPAA R rated the film was cut for an MPAA PG-13 rated theatrical release. This theatrical version was later dubbed a Director's Cut, maybe to contrast with the shortened VHS Version. The Original R rated version was released on US
Blu-ray in 2024. The VHS Version was cut by the BBFC for 15 rated 1992 VHS. The cuts were waived in 2016 for the 12 rated Director's Cut DVD/Blu-ray. Summary Notes Young man merges
with mechanical device, becoming cyborg superhero. Strange creatures emerge, seeking to reclaim device. He uncovers plot to genetically engineer monstrous creatures.
US: The Original Version is uncut and MPAA R rated for:
- 2024 Unearthed Classics Limited Collector's Edition R0 4K Blu-ray at US Amazon #ad released
on 25th June 2024
Promotional Material PART HUMAN. PART ALIEN. PURE SUPERPOWER. In this thrill-a-minute action adventure, Sean Barker (Jack Armstrong) is a college student who discovers
the "Guyver", an alien mechanical device that merges with his own body, turning him into a super-powerful cyborg fighting machine. The device belongs to Chronos, an evil corporation run by human mutants that metamorphize into monstrous soldiers
called "Zoanoids". Chronos badly wants the Guyver back and sends a gang of Zoanoids to kidnap Sean's girlfriend, Mizuki (Vivian Wu). Sean rescues Mizuki with the help of Max Reed (Mark Hamill), a CIA agent determined to keep the device from
falling into the hands of Chronos. However, the rescue attempt is not completely successful, thereby triggering a series of epic battles between the forces of good and evil. LIMITED COLLECTOR'S EDITION CONTENTS:
- NEW 4K restoration of the original R-rated 35mm camera negative by Unearthed Films
- Blu-ray of the feature film and all new extras
- The Guyver Soundtrack composed by Matthew Morse
- Booklet
DISC ONE -- FEATURE (4K ULTRA HD):
- NEW 4K restoration of the original R-rated 35mm camera negative by Unearthed Films presented in its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio in HDR
- NEW Commentary with co-directors Screaming Mad George and Steve Wang, moderated by Dom O'Brien, the
author of Budget Biomorphs: The Making of The Guyver Films
- DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
- DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
- Optional English SDH Subtitles
DISC TWO -- FEATURE & EXTRAS (BLU-RAY):
- NEW 4K restoration of the original R-rated 35mm camera negative by Unearthed Films presented in 1080p HD in its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio
- DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
- DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
- Optional English SDH
Subtitles
- NEW Commentary with co-directors Screaming Mad George and Steve Wang, moderated by Dom O'Brien, the author of Budget Biomorphs: The Making of The Guyver Films
- NEW Interview with producer Brian Yuzna
- NEW Interview with
co-director Screaming Mad George
- NEW Suit Tests with commentary by co-directors Screaming Mad George and Steve Wang
- NEW Outtakes with commentary by co-directors Screaming Mad George and Steve Wang
- NEW Gag Reel with commentary
by co-directors Screaming Mad George and Steve Wang
- NEW Production & Artwork Gallery
- Alternate Title Sequence
- Trailers
DISC THREE -- SOUNDTRACK (CD / COMPACT DISC):
- The Guyver Original Motion Picture Soundtrack composed by Matthew Morse
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Amsterdamned is a 1988 Dutch action film by Dick Maas.
With Huub Stapel, Monique van de Ven and Serge-Henri Valcke.
Cut by the BBFC for 18 rated 1989 cinema release and VHS. Uncut since 2009 15 rated DVD. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US. Summary Notes A hard-boiled police
detective sets out to capture a gruesome serial killer terrorizing the canals of Amsterdam.
US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
Promotional Material THE DANGER LIES JUST BELOW THE SURFACE! Down in the murky depths of Amsterdam's famous canals lurks a murderous predator. Surfacing at night,
he kills at random and disappears without a trace. As the bodies begin to pile up and mass hysteria envelopes the city, Detective Eric Visser is assigned to head the investigation. With only the escalating number of victims to go on, Visser pursues his
quarry with a vengeance, unaware that his beautiful new girlfriend may be the mysterious killer's next victim. Huub Stapel (THE LIFT) and Monique van de Ven (TURKISH DELIGHT) star in this pulse-pounding thriller written and directed by Dick Maas
(SILENT WITNESS), highlighted by an explosive speedboat chase through the city's narrow canals. Long unavailable on U.S. home video, Blue Underground proudly presents AMSTERDAMNED in a brand-new 2K restoration from the original negative, approved by Dick
Maas! SPECIAL FEATURES:
- Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Dick Maas and Editor Hans van Dongen
- The Making of AMSTERDAMNED
- Tales From The Canal - Interview with
Star Huub Stapel
- Damned Stuntwork - Interview with Stunt Coordinator Dickey Beer
- Dutch Trailer
- U.S. Trailer
-
Lois Lane Music Video - "Amsterdamned" (Directed by Dick Maas)
- Poster & Still Gallery
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The Case Of The Bloody Iris: is a 1972 Italy crime horror by
Giuliano Carnimeo
Starring Edwige Fenech, George Hilton and Paola Quattrini
Cut by the BBFC for 18 rated cinema release in 1973. Uncut and 18 rated on DVD.
Summary Notes Having recently escaped the clutches of a hippie sex cult, a beautiful model is pursued by a serial killer whose previous victims include former occupants of her new
apartment.
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
Promotional Material From a script by the master architect of giallo, Ernesto Gastaldi (THE STRANGE VICE OF MRS. WARDH, ALL THE COLORS OF THE DARK, DEATH WALKS ON HIGH HEELS), comes genre director
Giuliano Carnimeo's sexually-charged giallo debut (credited as Anthony Ascott), presented here, for the first time, in 4K ultra-high definition. The gruesome murders of two young women send a shockwave of fear through the tenants of a high-rise
apartment building. For photo models Jennifer and Marylin, it presents a welcome opportunity to move in together in one of the emptied flats. But the aura of terror catches up with everyone and soon, Jennifer feels like prey, stalked and targeted by the
gloved killer. As her paranoia grows, Jennifer suspects everyone--her fanatic ex-husband, her spinster neighbor, the lesbian from down the hall, and even her boyfriend. But she is determined to stay one step ahead of the depraved killer! Starring
giallo's ultimate scream queen, Edwige Fenech (STRIP NUDE FOR YOUR KILLER, HOSTEL: PART II), alongside George Hilton (THE STRANGE VICE OF MRS. WARDH, THE CASE OF THE SCORPION'S TAIL) in their third collaboration together, "The Case of the Bloody
Iris" is "pure giallo fun" (Mondo Digital). With its beautiful cinematography masterfully contrasted by its brutal violence, the film is every bit as exploitative and blood-spattered as it is sultry and salacious, turning it into "a
luxuriant banquet of sumptuous visuals, sinister chills, and otherworldly beauty" (Deadshed). Celluloid Dreams is proud to present this newly scanned version, restored in 4K from the original camera negatives. It is the version of "The Case of
the Bloody Iris" you've been dying to see. SPECIAL FEATURES:
- "Flowers of Blood" Interview Featurette with George Hilton
- "Marylin" Interview Featurette with Paola Quattrini
- NEW!
"Drops of Giallo" Interview Featurette with Ernesto Gastaldo and Giuliano Carnimeo
- NEW! Commentary Track
- Outtake Reel
- Image Gallery
- English & Italian Trailers
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Enter The Clones Of Bruce is a 2023 US documentary by David
Gregory
Starring Bruce Le, Bruce Li and Ryong Keo
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes Enter the Clones of Bruce dives into the Bruce Lee exploitation craze, otherwise known as Bruceploitation.
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
Promotional Material THE AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY WITH 3+ HOURS OF SPECIAL FEATURES! Within hours of his funeral, Hong Kong movie studios began to produce
hundreds of unauthorized biopics, spin-offs and rip-offs starring a competing roster of Bruce Lee lookalikes. Over the next decade, 'Bruceploitation' would become a staple of global cinema. Director David Gregory - whose award-winning documentaries
include LOST SOUL: THE DOOMED JOURNEY OF RICHARD STANLEY'S ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU and BLOOD & FLESH: THE REEL LIFE & GHASTLY DEATH OF AL ADAMSON - now examines this fascinating phenomenon via interviews with Bruce Li, Bruce Le, Bruce Liang and
Dragon Lee; martial arts legends like Angela Mao, David Chiang, Phillip Ko and Sammo Hung; and the producers, directors, distributors and experts - along with copious clips from the films themselves - that for the first time reveal the history,
controversy and legacy behind one of the most bizarre genres in movie history. SPECIAL FEATURES
- Audio Commentary With Co-Executive Producer/Director David Gregory; Co-Producers Frank Djeng, Vivian Wong And Michael Worth; And Director Of Photography Jim Kunz
- Working At Shaw
Brothers - Outtakes With Godfrey Ho, David Chiang, Yasuaki Kurata, Lee Chiu, Lo Meng, Mars And Phillip Ko
- Bruce Lee And I - Outtakes With Sammo Hung, Phillip Ko, Yasuaki Kurata, Mars, Angela Mao, Andre Morgan,
Lee Tso Nam and More
- The Lost World Of Kung Fu Film Negatives - Outtakes With Godfrey Ho, Joseph Lai, Angela Mao, Lee Tso Nam And Film Preservationists
- Bruce's Hong Kong
- Location Tour With Frank Djeng
- Severin's Kung Fu Theater With Actor/Director/Bruceploitation Expert Michael Worth
- Trailers
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Released on 1st July 2024 |
Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 is a 2024 UK horror
thriller by Rhys Frake-Waterfield
Starring Scott Chambers, Tallulah Evans and Ryan Oliva
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes Not wanting to live in the shadows any longer, Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Owl, and Tigger take their fight to the town of Ashdown, leaving a bloody trail of death and mayhem in their wake.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 18 rated for strong bloody violence, injury detail, threat:
- 2024 Altitude Film Distribution (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad released
on 1st July 2024
- 2024 Altitude Film Distribution R2 DVD at UK Amazon
#ad released on 1st July 2024
Promotional Material Not wanting to live in the shadows any longer, Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Owl, and Tigger take their fight to the town of Ashdown, leaving a bloody trail of death and mayhem in their
wake.
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Released on 8th July 2024 |
The Crow: Salvation is a 2000 Germany/US action fantasy by Bharat Nalluri
Starring Kirsten Dunst, William Atherton and Debbie Fan
There are no censorship issues with this release in the UK and US but there were censorship problems in Germany. Summary Notes Alex Corvis returns to the world of the
living to solve the murder of a young woman that he was wrongly accused of.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for strong violence, injury detail, sexual threat, sex, language, threat:
- 2024 Icon Film Distribution (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad released on
8th July 2024
Promotional Material The infamous third instalment of the cult-classic The Crow film series arrives for the first time in the UK on Blu-Ray! In this dark revenge thriller with a supernatural twist, Alex
Corvis returns to the world of the living to avenge the murder of his girlfriend, who he was wrongly accused of killing. But first he must uncover the truth about who really killed her. Starring Eric Mabius (Inside Game, Ugly Betty), Academy Award
nominee Kirsten Dunst (The Power of the Dog, Spider-Man, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Little Women), and William Atherton (Die Hard, Ghostbusters).
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Released on 9th July 2024 |
Ghoulies II is a 1987 US comedy horror by Albert Band
Starring Damon Martin, Royal Dano and Phil Fondacaro
Originally uncut and R rated in the US but the US distributors preferred a cut PG-13 rating. The BBFC initially made cuts to the R rated version for a 15 rating but later passed the PG-13 version with a 15 rating which restored some of the
BBFC cuts. The uncut version had a German and Austrian Blu-ray release in 2017 and a US release in 2024.
Summary Notes The Ghoulies wreak havoc at an amusement park, disposing of
those who mistake them for mere fairground attractions.
US: The uncut version was MPAA R rated:
US: The Theatrical Version was cut and MPAA PG-13 rated:
- 2024 MVD Rewind Collection [Theatrical Version + uncut version] R0 4K Blu-ray at US Amazon #ad
released on 9th July 2024
Promotional Material THEY'LL GET YOU IN THE END... AGAIN! The demonic, toilet-dwelling goblins are back! Stowed away in "Satan's Den," the traveling
House of Horror operated by carnival workers Larry and Uncle Ned, the Ghoulies merrily devour the sideshow attraction's patrons... until Larry realizes his horror house is for real and tries to flee the scene! Deliciously outrageous special effects and
over-the-top antics ratchet up the horrific fun! 4K SPECIAL FEATURES:
- 2024 4K (2160p) Restoration (16-Bit Scan of the Original Camera Negative) of the film presented in its original 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio in Dolby Vision / HDR
- Includes both the 90 minute
Theatrical PG-13 cut and the restored 91 minute R-Rated Director's Cut of the film.
- Optional English Subtitles
- LPCM 2.0 Stereo Audio
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Introduction by Screenwriter Dennis Paoli (1:15)
- Original Theatrical Trailer (1:23)
- Collectible "4K LaserVision" Mini-Poster
- Reversible Artwork
BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES:
- High Definition (1080p) presentation of the main feature in 1:85.1 aspect ratio (2K scan of the Interpositive overseen by MGM)
- LPCM 2.0 Stereo Audio
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Optional English, French and Spanish Subtitles
- Introduction by Screenwriter Dennis Paoli (HD, 1:15)
- More Toilets, More Terror: The Making of
Ghoulies 2 (HD, 16:50)
- Under A Magic Moon: Interview with Dennis Paoli (HD, 33:36)
- Deleted Scenes (HD, 2:43)
- Photo Gallery
- Theatrical Trailer (HD, 1:23)
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Released on 15th Juy 2024 |
Soldier Blue is a 1970 USA western by Ralph Nelson.
Starring Candice Bergen, Peter Strauss and Donald Pleasence.
Reportedly cut in the US for an MPAA rating in 1970. These cuts have long since been forgotten and the R rated version is the best available. The film was cut for
an MPAA PG rating in 1974 but the R rating was restored in 1976. The R rated version was cut by the BBFC for X rated cinema release and 18 rated VHS. The BBFC cuts for sexual violence were waived in 2004 for 18 rated DVD releases but new cuts were
required for horse falls. In 2024 further BBFC cuts were required for previously unnoticed indecent images of a child. Summary Notes After a cavalry group is massacred by the
Cheyenne, only two survivors remain: Honus, a naive private devoted to his duty, and Cresta, a young woman who had lived with the Cheyenne two years and whose sympathies lie more with them than with the US government. Together, they must try to reach the
cavalry's main base camp. As they travel onward, Honus is torn between his growing affection for Cresta, and his disgust for her anti-American beliefs. They reach the cavalry campsite on the eve of an attack on a Cheyenne village, where Honus will learn
which side has really been telling him the truth.
Versions
Promotional Material Controversial upon its release, Ralph Nelson's Soldier Blue follows Honus (Peter Strauss) and Cresta (Candice Bergen), the only remaining survivors of a Cheyenne Native American
attack, as they travel across the unforgiving wilderness of the American frontier in search of refuge. Their journey reaches a tragic climax as they witness the brutal and cold-blooded slaughter of the Cheyenne tribe at the hands of the U.S. army.
Reflecting the political climate of the time, Soldier Blue is uncompromising in its anti-war stance and in its extremely graphic depiction of the 1864 Sand Creek Massacre. By shedding light on America's dark history and the inhumane actions of the U.S.
army, this revisionist western is one of the most radical films in American cinema's history. EXTRAS: NEW Interview with actress Candice Bergen, Audio commentary by film critic Steve Mitchell and Howard S. Berger, NEW Trailer
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Released on 24th July 2024 |
Die, Monster Die! is a 1965 UK/USA Sci-Fi horror mystery by Daniel Haller.
Starring Boris Karloff and Nick Adams and Freda Jackson.
There are no censorship issues with this release beyond noting that the film was previously BBFC X, AA & 15 rated. Summary Notes A young man visits his fianc?'s estate
to discover that her wheelchair-bound scientist father has discovered a meteorite that emits mutating radiation rays that have turned the plants in his greenhouse to giants. When his own wife falls victim to this mysterious power, the old man takes it
upon himself to destroy the glowing object with disastrous results.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 12 rated for moderate horror, injury detail:
Promotional Material Die, Monster Die! (Blu-ray)
Directed by Daniel Haller When American student Stephen Reinhart (Nick Adams) arrives in the English village
of Arkham to visit his fiancé Susan Witley (Suzan Farmer), he has no idea of the horrors awaiting within. Invited by Susan's mysteriously ill mother (Freda Jackson), Stephen is greeted acrimoniously by Susan's father, Nahum (Boris Karloff), who makes it
clear this visit is an unwelcome intrusion to the ornately furnished halls of the Witley estate, for Nahum is hiding a dangerous secret. A meteorite has crash landed in the gardens, scorching the earth and emitting a mutating radiation that has
transformed the greenhouse plants to pulsating giants, with horrifying and sickening side effects to the residents. Based on H.P Lovecraft's story 'The Colour Out of Space', Die, Monster Die! is a British horror contaminated with mystery,
shock and gore. Extras
- Presented in High Definition
- Audio commentary by Vic Pratt and William Fowler (2024): newly recorded audio commentary by the founders of the 'The BFI Flipside' and authors of The Bodies Beneath: The Flipside of British Film &
Television
- Other extras TBC
- **FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Fully illustrated booklet with new writing on the film and full film credits.
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Released on 29th July 2024 |
18 Years in Prison is a 1967 Japan crime film by Tai Katô
Starring Noboru Andô, Shinobu Chihara and Reiichi Hatanaka
There are no censorship issues with this release Summary Notes A former soldier is caught working the black market and sent to prison while his partner escapes and goes on
to become a gangster, but their paths cross again as they both fall in love with the same woman.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated with a trigger warning for strong injury detail, violence, suicide references:
Promotional Material Trying to survive in the ruins of post-war Japan, Kawada (Noboru Ando, By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him) and Tsukada (Asao Koike, Sympathy the Underdog) run afoul of the military
police after stealing valuable copper wire. Kawada is arrested and sent to prison, but Tsukada uses their gains to start a yakuza gang. Facing violent inmates and a cruel warden (Tomisaburo Wakayama, Big Time Gambling Boss), Kawada vows to escape and
stop his former partner. Tai Kato directs this epic prison story with characteristic visual flair, while gangster-turned-actor Ando delivers a stunning performance charged with real-life gravitas. As an examination of the deep scars of wartime, this
genre classic is also a clear precursor to Kinji Fukasaku's epoch-making Battles Without Honour and Humanity series.
LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES
High-Definition digital transfer
Uncompressed mono PCM audio
Appreciation by
critic and programmer Tony Rayns (2024)
A visual essay on Japanese prison films by author Tom Mes (2024)
Original trailer
Newly translated English subtitles
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time
Tomorrow
Limited edition booklet featuring new writing by Ivo Smits and an archival interview with Noboru Ando by Mark Schilling
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Tchao Pantin is a 1983 France crime drama by Claude Berri
Starring Coluche, Richard Anconina and Agnès Soral
There are no censorship issues with this release Summary Notes A story of an odd friendship - and the unexpected consequences.
UK: Uncut and BBFC
15 rated for strong violence, bloody images, sex references:
- 2024 Radiance Films limited Edition R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad released
on 29th July 2024
Promotional Material Bensoussan (Richard Anconina) is a small-time drug pusher in the 18th Arrondissement of Paris. Being trailed by suspicious patrol cops he takes refuge in a petrol station and strikes
up a conversation with night manager Lambert (Coluche). As Bensoussan continues to drop in on Lambert they develop a friendship. But it isn't long before problems arise for Bensoussan and Lambert feels a responsibility to the the young tearaway. Slick
and stunningly shot by Bruno Nyutten (Possession), this rain-soaked neo-noir was a multiple winner at the French César Academy Awards taking home acting prizes for both leads, the film anchored by their tender performances. A tale of friendship and
revenge set within the fatalistic noir framework. Claude Berri's Tchao Pantin was a box office smash in France. Radiance Films is proud to present Tchao Pantin on Blu-ray for the first time outside of France from a glorious 4K restoration supervised by
Nyutten.
LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES
4K restoration by Pathé approved by cinematographer Bruno Nyutten
Uncompressed mono PCM audio
Once Upon a Time... Tchao Pantin - A documentary on the film featuring interviews with
writer-director Claude Berri, novelist Alain Page, stars Richard Anconina, Mahmoud Zemmouri, Agnés Soral, cinematographer Bruno Nyutten and others (2003, 55 mins)
More to be confirmed
Trailer
Newly improved English subtitle translation
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Filippo Di Battista
Limited edition booklet featuring new writing by Manuela Lazic
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The Pleasure is a 1985 Italy erotic drama by Joe D'Amato
Starring Andrea Guzon, Gabriele Tinti and Marco Mattioli
Previously released in cut versions but uncut for 18 rated video in 2024. Summary Notes Leonora's children Ursula and Edmund inherit her erotic recordings. Ursula uses the
recordings to forge a relationship with Gerard, Leonora's late lover. Meanwhile, Gerard's mistress attends to Edmund.
Versions
Promotional Material Prolific Italian director Joe D'Amato is back in the softcore zone with a sordid tale about Gerard (Gabriele Tinti) who pines for his dead lover, Leonora (Andrea Guzon) whilst
listening to old audio tapes of them having sex sparking memories of their erotic encounters. Back in the present his daughter, who is the mirror image of her mother finds the tapes which leads to questionable trysts and sordid couplings. With plenty of
exposed flesh and the bonus of starring Laura "Emmanuelle" Gemser this is one of D'Amato's most stylish and accomplished bump and grind efforts. Fans of Tinto Brass will want to get their hands on this one.
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Revenge of the Blood Beast is a 1966 UK / Italy horror thriller
by Michael Reeves (as Mike Reeves).
Starring Barbara Steele and John Karlsen and Ian Ogilvy.
Cut by the BBFC for an X rated 1966 cinema release. Uncut for BBFC 15 rated Blu-ray
in 2024. Summary Notes A young woman is driving alongside a lake. She has an accident and the car plunges into the water. Her body is then possessed by the spirit of an 18th-century
witch who was killed by local villagers, and is bent on avenging herself on them.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for sexual violence, strong violence, horror:
Promotional Material A young British couple, Philip (Ian Ogilvy, Death Becomes Her) and Veronica (Barbara Steele, Black Sunday), are honeymooning in the remote village of Vaubrac, Transylvania. After
reluctantly booking into a sleazy guesthouse, the couple encounter Von Helsing (John Karlsen, Slaughter Hotel), a direct descendant of the legendary vampire-hunter, who tells them the town was placed under a curse over 200 years ago, following the brutal
execution of Vardella, a grotesque figure accused of witchcraft. Dismissing his story, the couple plan to leave the next morning - but a mysterious car accident is the catalyst for the return of Vardella and a murderous rampage of revenge... Revenge of
the Blood Beast (aka The She Beast) is the directorial debut from one of British horror's most important figures, Michael Reeves (The Sorcerers, Witchfinder General), and was written and directed when he was just 23 years old. Combining comedy and
gruesome horror, Revenge of the Blood Beast is an outrageously entertaining slice of B-movie Eurohorror.
LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES
High Definition digital transfer from the original camera negative
Uncompressed mono PCM
audio
Audio commentary with Paul Maslansky, Ian Ogilvy and Barbara Steele, moderated by filmmaker David Gregory (2007)
Newly filmed interview with star Ian Ogilvy (2024)
Newly filmed interview with author and critic Kim Newman (2024)
Archival audio interview with Barbara Steele
Original trailer
Reversible sleeve featuring artwork based on original posters
New and improved English subtitle translation for Italian audio and English SDH for English audio
Limited edition booklet by Kevin Lyons, author of The
Encyclopedia of Fantastic Film and Television
Limited edition of 3000 copies
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Risky Business is a 1983 USA crime comedy romance by Paul Brickman
Starring Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay and Joe Pantoliano
Exists as a Theatrical Version and a Director's Cut with a variant ending. The film was BBFC 18 rated until downrated to 15 for 2024 Blu-ray. Summary Notes A suburban
Chicago teenager's parents leave on vacation, and he cuts loose. An unauthorised trip in his father's Porsche means a sudden need for lots of money, which he raises in a creative way.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for strong sex,
sex references, nudity, language:
- 2024 Spirit Entertainment/Criterion Collection [Theatrical Version + Director's Cut] (RB) Blu-ray
at UK Amazon #ad released on 29th July 2024
Promotional Material A sly piece of pop subversion, this irresistible satire of Reagan-era materialism features Tom Cruise in his star-is-born breakthrough as a Chicago suburban prepster whose
college-bound life spirals out of control when his parents go out of town for the week and an enterprising call girl (Rebecca De Mornay) invites him to walk on the wild side. While Cruise boogying in his briefs yielded one of the most iconic pop-cultural
moments of the 1980s, it is the film's unexpected mix of tender romance (enhanced by a moody synth score by Tangerine Dream) and sharp-witted capitalist critique that remains fresh and daring. DIRECTOR-APPROVED BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES
- New 4K digital restorations of the director's cut and the original theatrical release, supervised and approved by director Paul Brickman and producer Jon Avnet, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks
- Audio commentary for the
original theatrical release featuring Brickman, Avnet, and actor Tom Cruise
- New interviews with Avnet and casting director Nancy Klopper
- New conversation between editor Richard Chew and film historian Bobbie O'Steen
- The Dream
Is Always the Same: The Story of "Risky Business," a program featuring interviews with Brickman, Avnet, cast members, and others
- Screen tests with Cruise and actor Rebecca De Mornay
- Trailer
- English subtitles for the
deaf and hard of hearing
- PLUS: An essay by film curator and critic Dave Kehr
- New cover illustration by Jeremy Enecio
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Released on 19th August 2024 |
Prison Heat is a 2019 US Adult Film by Ricky Greenwood
Starring Carter Cruise, Ana Foxxx and Sinn Sage
BBFC category cuts were required for an 18 rated video release in 2024. Versions
Promotional Material After murdering her husband, Linda (Carter Cruise), is sent to prison. She`s placed in a cell with Hope (Ana Foxxx) an older inmate. With the help of Hope, Linda feels more secure,
especially at night when Eleanor (Sinn Sage), the heartless warden, does her rounds. In addition to this, she has to deal with the prison bullies Elvira (Alison Ray) and Bette (Serene Siren), the prison doctor who exchanges sexual favours for protection.
The heat rises when all the girls end up together at night... Extras: Original trailer, Stills Gallery, Salvation Trailers
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Released on 26th August 2024 |
Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza is a 1966 Japan action adventure by Tai Katô
Starring Kinnosuke Nakamura, Junko Ikeuchi and Chiyonosuke Azuma
There are no censorship issues with this release Summary Notes
According to the code of the gamblers, Tokijiro, though he dislikes killing, has to join in the fighting when afforded a night's stay and meals at the home of a town boss. He will be tested again and again in the
bloody tale.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for strong bloody violence:
Promotional Material Weary of the rigid codes of the underworld, gambler Tokijiro (Kinnosuke Nakamura, Goyokin) wanders Japan in search of freedom. But escape proves to be impossible when an obligation
to a gang boss leaves him with no choice but to kill a man. To atone for his crime, he vows to take care of his victim's widow and young son. But the gang won't rest until they've killed the entire family - including the man who stands in their way. With
this breathtakingly stylised film, Tai Kato broke all the conventions of the yakuza genre, fusing blood-spurting action with melodrama worthy of Japanese cinema's greatest masters. EXTRAS: LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES, High-Definition
digital transfer, Uncompressed mono PCM audio, Interview with film critic Koushi Ueno about the film's place in genre cinema history (2024), A visual essay on star Kinnosuke Nakamura by Japanese cinema expert Robin Gatto (2024), New and improved English
subtitle translation, Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow, Limited edition booklet featuring new writing by scholar Ivo Smits and a newly translated archival review
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Nothing But The Best is a 1964 UK comedy by Clive Donner.
Starring Alan Bates and Denholm Elliott and Harry Andrews.
Cut by the BBFC for 1964 cinema release. The cuts have persisted onto DVD. Summary Notes Success has James Brewster's name written all over it, and he also has his heart
set on his boss's daughter. A con artist hires him to help out on a bank scheme, but then again, James will do anything to get rich and be the most successful businessman in Britian-even if it means murder!!!
UK: Uncut and BBFC 12
rated for moderate bad language, sex references:
Promotional Material Black humour and biting social satire combine in this acclaimed comedy of 1964, starring Alan Bates as an ambitious young real-estate clerk who is determined to crawl his way to the
top of the social pile; Denholm Elliott is the disreputable aristocrat who teaches him all he needs to know, Millicent Martin the girl he sets out to woo and win. Nothing but the Best is scripted by Academy Award winner Frederic Raphael with Nic Roeg
earning a BAFTA-Award nomination for cinematography. Jimmy Brewster is a working-class lad using his dynamism and abundant charm to overcome any obstacles to the champagne lifestyle he craves. He has his sights firmly set on his boss's daughter, Ann, and
finds a perfect mentor in the form of the caddish, crook Charlie. But just how far is Brewster prepared to go to get what he wants? EXTRAS: Interview with Frederic Raphael University of London interview with Clive Donner Behind the Scenes Stills
Gallery Original trailer
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Released on 9th September 2024 |
The Golden Lotus is a 1974 Hong Kong drama by Han Hsiang Li
Starring Chun Yang, Chin Hu and Ni Tien
There are no censorship issues with this release Summary Notes Hsi-Men Ching woos a beautiful woman Pan Chin-lien, and they murder Pan's husband together. However, the
adulterer and adulteress don't get to share a wonderful life after their crime.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 18 rated for strong sex, sexual violence:
Promotional Material Hsi-Men Ching woos a beautiful woman Pan Chin-lien, and they murder Pan's husband together. However, the adulterer and adulteress don't get to share a wonderful life after their
crime.
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Released on 23rd September 2024 |
Gaira's Guts Trilogy is a film set by Kazuo 'Gaira' Komizu
Starring Saeko Kizuki, Keiko Asano and Megumi Ozawa
These films have notably not been released in the UK until 2024 presumably over fears of BBFC censorship.
UK: Guts of a Beauty is uncut and BBFC 18 rated for sexual violence, strong sex, nudity, bloody
violence, gore:
- 2024 88 Films Gaira's Guts Trilogy (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad released on 23rd September 2024
- 2024 88 Films Gaira's Guts Trilogy R2 DVD at UK Amazon #ad released
on 23rd September 2024
Guts of a Beauty is a 1986 Japan horror fantasy thriller by Kazuo 'Gaira' Komizu
Starring Megumi Ozawa, Ayako Ishii and Seira Kitagawa
Notably not released in the UK until 2024 presumably over fears of BBFC censorship.
Promotional Material Discover the visceral world of Kazuo 'Gaira' Komizu with the definitive trilogy boxset: "Guts of a Beauty," "Guts of a Virgin," and "Rusted
Body." Renowned for his bold storytelling and uncompromising vision, Gaira delves into the darkest corners of human nature and desire. Each film weaves a gripping narrative with unflinching imagery, pushing the boundaries of horror and eroticism.
This collection is a must-have for fans of provocative cinema, offering a unique glimpse into the twisted genius of one of Japan's most controversial directors. Guts of a Beauty: In a world where innocence meets terror, a young woman finds herself
at the mercy of a sadistic killer. As she navigates the urban labyrinth, she uncovers the true extent of her captor's madness. Each encounter pushes her closer to the brink of sanity, blending horror with a raw exploration of human resilience. Guts of a Virgin: A group of filmmakers on a remote shoot discovers that their secluded location harbors a dark secret. As night falls, they are hunted by a grotesque creature born from their worst nightmares. The lines between reality and horror blur as they fight for their lives, confronting their own fears and desires.
Rusted Body: In a dystopian future, a disfigured man grapples with his identity amidst a society that shuns him. As he searches for a place to belong, he encounters others who are similarly broken, each bearing their own scars. Their stories
intertwine in a haunting tapestry of pain and redemption.
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A Man on His Knees is a 1979 Italy action thriller by Damiano Damiani
Starring Giuliano Gemma, Eleonora Giorgi and Michele Placido
There are no censorship issues with this release Summary Notes
Nino, an ordinary man, is targeted by a hitman. A wealthy woman's kidnapping unfolds, and those involved are being eliminated. Nino, innocent in the abduction, races against time to uncover the mastermind behind the
assassins and survive.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for strong bloody images:
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