British label 88 Films has added some new titles to its Blu-ray catalog and dated some previously announced titles. Amongst them are Chang Cheh's
Masked Avengers, Lamberto Bava's
Delirium and Charles Band's
Meridian: Kiss of the Beast.
Meridian: Kiss of the Beast
Synopsis: A beautiful young artist must choose her destiny in this hauntingly sensual tale of love, passion and revenge.... Catherine Bomarzini (Sherilyn Fenn - TWIN PEAKS) returns to the family castle in Italy after her father s death and gets caught up in a mysterious love triangle: a man who is at times repulsive, at others enchanting; and a creature of the night whose gentle eyes and touch reveal his infinite love and devotion. With the help of Martha (Hilary Mason) her faithful childhood nanny and the ghost of a slain young girl, Catherine discovers the mediaeval curse that threatens their lives and only she can dispel.
Special Features:
STREET DATE: JUNE 12.
Delirium
Synopsis: Gloria (Serena Grandi, Antropophagus: The Beast), a model turned magazine owner, is having a terrible time keeping her buxom talent alive. A crazed fan of the ex-model is picking off her new starlets, one-by-one, and sending grotesque photographs of their bloody craftsmanship to the poor mogul. As the threats and bodies continue to mount, Gloria must discover who this madman is before she becomes the ultimate model for the lunatic s chopping block. Scored by the legendary Simon Boswell (Demons 2), Lamberto Bava s overly stylish giallo was originally developed by none other than Dario Argento and is brimming with legendary exploitation stars like Daria Nicolodi, George Eastman and David Brandon; all of whom are draped in outlandish 80s fashion. Delerium makes it HD debut thanks to 88 Films and is a must have for any giallo fan!
Special Features:
- Video interview with director Lamberto Bava
STREET DATE: MAY 15.
Return to Horror High
Synopsis: Movie producer Harry Sleerik brings his crew to Crippen High, which was closed down following a series of grisly, unsolved murders. He intends to make a horror film based on these bizarre incidents, and for authenticity he hires on several of the school s former employees as actors. His leading man s sudden and mysterious disappearance sets the stage for a rash of strange events that make it hard to determine who s playing dead for the camera and who s not! Remastered in 2K from the Original Negatives.
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STREET DATE: MAY 15.
Masked Avengers
Synopsis: The "godfather of the kung-fu film," Chang Cheh, started a winning streak by making the internationally renowned The Five Venoms. He followed that hit with many more high-flying "bloody good" entertainments featuring the same cast in new roles. But of all the "Venom" movies, this one stands out as perhaps the most chilling. Masked killers are wreaking havoc and instilling terror with their vicious weapons of choice: razor-sharp, gut-shattering tridents. Only three fearless fighters dare investigate, leading to mass murder and magnificent martial arts. Chien Hsiao-hou, future co-star of Yuen Woo-ping s The Tai-chi Master joins the trio to get tri-pierced. The core "Venoms" themselves handle the intricate, always impressive, sometimes awe-inspiring, choreography in this unforgettable exercise in "grand guignol gung-fu."
Special Features:
- High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentations of the Film Restored HD master in original 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio
- English dubbed soundtrack
- Mandarin Soundtrack with English Subtitles
- Audio Commentary by acclaimed Kung-Fu expert Bey Logan
- Trailer
- Booklet Notes by Dr. Calum Waddell
STREET DATE: MAY 15.
Ironmaster
Synopsis: At the dawn of time, the discovery of the world s first weapon unleashes primitive man s violent and cruel nature. After being exiled from his village, Ela (bodybuilder Sam Pasco in his only film role), teams up with a group of fellow barbarians to help stop his power-hungry brother, Vood (George Eastman, Absurd), from his brutal quest for world domination. Experience the brutal evolution of mankind through the eyes of the notorious Umberto Lenzi, under the supervision of legendary producer Luciano Martino (Blastfighter), as he delivers a shocking, yet thoroughly entertaining, slice of B-movie fantasy. Ironmaster is presented in glorious HD for the first time in the UK thanks to loin-clothed freaks at 88 Films!
Special Features:
- Antonello & Ginacarlo Interview
- George Eastman Interview
- Umberto Lenzi Interview
STREET DATE: APRIL 10.