Upcoming 88 Films Blu-ray Releases
HomeUpcoming 88 Films Blu-ray Releases
Posted June 17, 2016 11:05 PM by Webmaster
Independent British distributors 88 Films have detailed a couple of upcoming releases and added some new ones to their catalog. The new titles are expected to arrive on the market in late 2016/early 2017.
UPCOMING 88 FILMS ITALIAN COLLECTION TITLES:
Hands of Steel
Synopsis: A cyborg is programmed to kill a scientist who holds the fate of mankind in his hands. He fails and hides in a diner in a desert run by a woman who likes him. The people who sent him are after him and so is the local arm wrestling champ. Directed by Sergio Martino, and starring Daniel Greene, Janet Agren, Claudio Cassinelli, George Eastman, and Roberto Bisacco.
STREET DATE: LATE 2016.
2019: After the Fall of New York
Synopsis: After the nuclear holocaust, society breaks down into two groups, the evil Euraks and the rebel Federation. A mercenary named Parsifal (Sopkiw) is hired by the Federation to infiltrate New York City and rescue the only fertile woman left on Earth. But with all the obstacles ahead, he will need to count on Big Ape (Eastman), and the mysterious Ratchet (Puppo) to accomplish the mission, and save the human race from extinction.
After an endless wait, Sergio Martino's seminal, post-apocalyptic classic comes home, digitally restored and presented in its original scope aspect ratio for the first time ever. Starring Michael Sopkiw (Blastfighter), George Eastman (Anthropophagous), Al Yamanouchi (Endgame), and Romano Puppo (Escape from the Bronx), and benefiting from an amazing synth score by Guido and Maurizio De Angelis (Oliver Onions), revel in what is often considered a neglected genre, the post nuke film. From the explosions & the Rat King to the cardboard cutout New York skyline, sit back and don't jaw with anyone who won't identify themselves. Directed by Sergio Martino, and starring Michael Sopkiw, Valentine Monnier, Anna Kanakis, Romano Puppo, and Paolo Maria Scalondro.
STREET DATE: EARLY 2017.
Ironmaster
Synopsis: A tale that takes place at the dawn of history. The movie tells the story of a tribe that discovers how to fashion weapons out of iron and use them for their own survival. However, the creation of iron also causes the tribe to battle for possession of the new weapons.Directed by Umberto Lenzi, and starring Sam Pasco, Elvire Audray, George Eastman, Pamela Prati, Jacques Herlin, and Danilo Mattei.
STREET DATE: EARLY 2017.
Delirium
Synopsis: This spaghetti horror's storyline revolves around a former hooker (Grandi) running a successful men's magazine. An obsessed admirer systematically slaughters her models (occasionally increasing the magazine's output) and supplies the mistress with pictures of their disfigured corpses taken in front of her semi-nude posters visible in the background. Is she going to be the psycho's next victim? NEW 2K RESTORATION. Directed by Lamberto Bava, and starring Serena Grandi, Daria Nicolodi, Vanni Corbellini, Capucine, George Eastman, and David Brandon.
STREET DATE: EARLY 2017.
The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist
Synopsis: Luigi Maietto (Chinaman) escapes from prison he then orders two henchman to murder the inspector whose testimonal led to his being jailed. Inspector Tanzi is left for dead but lives. The local newspapers cover up for him and pretend the assassination had worked. When Tanzi's able to his superior wants him to hide in Switzerland. But Tanzi defies him and intends to make sure that Maietto is put back in prison. Directed by Umberto Lenzi, and starring Maurizio Merli, John Saxon, Tomas Milian, Gabriella Lepori, and Guido Alberti.
STREET DATE: LATE 2016.
Syndicate Sadists
Synopsis: A biker's brother is killed while investigating the kidnapping of a young boy, the byproduct of a war between two crime families. The biker vows to get revenge by finding the kidnapped boy and destroying the two families. Directed by Umberto Lenzi, and starring Tomás Milián, Joseph Cotten, Maria Fiore, Mario Piave, and Luciano Catenacci.
STREET DATE: LATE 2016.
NEWLY DETAILED TITLES:
Invasion U.S.A.
Synopsis: When America faces invasion for the first time in history, it's up to one-man army Matt Hunter (action superstar Chuck Norris) to wage war upon the enemies of freedom. On suburban streets, in shopping malls, and even in churches, the firepower explodes in megaton fury... and death-defying stunts escalate into a heart-stopping climax when Hunter, America's doomsday weapon, launches his final plan.
A ragtag army of terrorist mercenaries led by Soviet agent Rostov (Richard Lynch) catches America unprepared and makes it a war zone from sea to shining sea. Only one man can stem the rising tide of violence: retied agent and martial arts expert Matt Hunter. Leading the United States Army into guerilla warfare on its own turf, Hunter won't stop until every last bazooka-wielding enemy is down. From first explosion to last, Invasion U.S.A. is a stirringly patriotic and riveting entertainment you just can't miss!
Special Features:
Scarecrows
Synopsis: After a band of ex-military criminals pulls off a multi-million dollar heist, they hop aboard a plane headed for Mexico. But when one of their own betrays them, they suddenly find themselves on the ground and on the run through a field of scarecrows near an abandoned farmhouse. And as night sets in, the real nightmare begins. The men discover that there's a reason the farmhouse is empty... and now those who thought they were the hunters are being hunted by an unimaginable and malevolent.
Special Features:
UPCOMING 88 FILMS ITALIAN COLLECTION TITLES:
Hands of Steel
Synopsis: A cyborg is programmed to kill a scientist who holds the fate of mankind in his hands. He fails and hides in a diner in a desert run by a woman who likes him. The people who sent him are after him and so is the local arm wrestling champ. Directed by Sergio Martino, and starring Daniel Greene, Janet Agren, Claudio Cassinelli, George Eastman, and Roberto Bisacco.
STREET DATE: LATE 2016.
2019: After the Fall of New York
Synopsis: After the nuclear holocaust, society breaks down into two groups, the evil Euraks and the rebel Federation. A mercenary named Parsifal (Sopkiw) is hired by the Federation to infiltrate New York City and rescue the only fertile woman left on Earth. But with all the obstacles ahead, he will need to count on Big Ape (Eastman), and the mysterious Ratchet (Puppo) to accomplish the mission, and save the human race from extinction.
After an endless wait, Sergio Martino's seminal, post-apocalyptic classic comes home, digitally restored and presented in its original scope aspect ratio for the first time ever. Starring Michael Sopkiw (Blastfighter), George Eastman (Anthropophagous), Al Yamanouchi (Endgame), and Romano Puppo (Escape from the Bronx), and benefiting from an amazing synth score by Guido and Maurizio De Angelis (Oliver Onions), revel in what is often considered a neglected genre, the post nuke film. From the explosions & the Rat King to the cardboard cutout New York skyline, sit back and don't jaw with anyone who won't identify themselves. Directed by Sergio Martino, and starring Michael Sopkiw, Valentine Monnier, Anna Kanakis, Romano Puppo, and Paolo Maria Scalondro.
STREET DATE: EARLY 2017.
Ironmaster
Synopsis: A tale that takes place at the dawn of history. The movie tells the story of a tribe that discovers how to fashion weapons out of iron and use them for their own survival. However, the creation of iron also causes the tribe to battle for possession of the new weapons.Directed by Umberto Lenzi, and starring Sam Pasco, Elvire Audray, George Eastman, Pamela Prati, Jacques Herlin, and Danilo Mattei.
STREET DATE: EARLY 2017.
Delirium
Synopsis: This spaghetti horror's storyline revolves around a former hooker (Grandi) running a successful men's magazine. An obsessed admirer systematically slaughters her models (occasionally increasing the magazine's output) and supplies the mistress with pictures of their disfigured corpses taken in front of her semi-nude posters visible in the background. Is she going to be the psycho's next victim? NEW 2K RESTORATION. Directed by Lamberto Bava, and starring Serena Grandi, Daria Nicolodi, Vanni Corbellini, Capucine, George Eastman, and David Brandon.
STREET DATE: EARLY 2017.
The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist
Synopsis: Luigi Maietto (Chinaman) escapes from prison he then orders two henchman to murder the inspector whose testimonal led to his being jailed. Inspector Tanzi is left for dead but lives. The local newspapers cover up for him and pretend the assassination had worked. When Tanzi's able to his superior wants him to hide in Switzerland. But Tanzi defies him and intends to make sure that Maietto is put back in prison. Directed by Umberto Lenzi, and starring Maurizio Merli, John Saxon, Tomas Milian, Gabriella Lepori, and Guido Alberti.
STREET DATE: LATE 2016.
Syndicate Sadists
Synopsis: A biker's brother is killed while investigating the kidnapping of a young boy, the byproduct of a war between two crime families. The biker vows to get revenge by finding the kidnapped boy and destroying the two families. Directed by Umberto Lenzi, and starring Tomás Milián, Joseph Cotten, Maria Fiore, Mario Piave, and Luciano Catenacci.
STREET DATE: LATE 2016.
NEWLY DETAILED TITLES:
Invasion U.S.A.
Synopsis: When America faces invasion for the first time in history, it's up to one-man army Matt Hunter (action superstar Chuck Norris) to wage war upon the enemies of freedom. On suburban streets, in shopping malls, and even in churches, the firepower explodes in megaton fury... and death-defying stunts escalate into a heart-stopping climax when Hunter, America's doomsday weapon, launches his final plan.
A ragtag army of terrorist mercenaries led by Soviet agent Rostov (Richard Lynch) catches America unprepared and makes it a war zone from sea to shining sea. Only one man can stem the rising tide of violence: retied agent and martial arts expert Matt Hunter. Leading the United States Army into guerilla warfare on its own turf, Hunter won't stop until every last bazooka-wielding enemy is down. From first explosion to last, Invasion U.S.A. is a stirringly patriotic and riveting entertainment you just can't miss!
Special Features:
- Audio Commentary by screenwriter, film producer and Martial artist Bey Logan, moderated by Calum Waddell
- Cutting an Invasion - An interview with editor Daniel Loewenthal
- Plotting an Invasion - with writer James Bruner
- Original Trailer
- 88 Films Trailers
- Reversible Sleeve
- Limited Edition C-card
- Collector's Booklet
Scarecrows
Synopsis: After a band of ex-military criminals pulls off a multi-million dollar heist, they hop aboard a plane headed for Mexico. But when one of their own betrays them, they suddenly find themselves on the ground and on the run through a field of scarecrows near an abandoned farmhouse. And as night sets in, the real nightmare begins. The men discover that there's a reason the farmhouse is empty... and now those who thought they were the hunters are being hunted by an unimaginable and malevolent.
Special Features:
- Field of Dreams - An interview with producer Cami Winikoff
- Original Trailer
- 88 Films Trailer Reel
- Reversible Sleeve
- Collectors Booklet featuring an interview with Composer Jay Chattaway
