88 Films: The Doll of Satan, Disciples of Shaolin, and The Chinese Boxer Detailed for Blu-ray
Home88 Films: The Doll of Satan, Disciples of Shaolin, and The Chinese Boxer Detailed for Blu-ray
Posted August 19, 2021 11:45 PM by Webmaster
British distributors 88 Films have detailed three upcoming Blu-ray releases: The Doll of Satan (1969), The Chinese Boxer (1970), and Disciples of Shaolin (1975). The three releases will be available for purchase this September.
Please note that The Chinese Boxer and Disciples of Shaolin will be available for purchase in the United States and Canada as well.
The Doll of Satan
Synopsis: After her uncle dies unexpectedly, Elizabeth Balljanon inherits his sprawling castle. The walls are crumbling, the electricity doesn't work and there's a fully equipped torture chamber in the cellars but interior decoration is the least of her worries: a black-gloved killer haunts the halls at night and, even worse, the tales she's been told about the castle's ghosts might not be stories after all...
Part giallo, part modern-dress Gothic, The Doll of Satan is a gloriously ripe slice of Italian horror, heady with atmosphere and steamy eroticism too. 88 Films are very proud to present this rediscovered genre gem in the UK for the very first time.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Disciples of Shaolin
Synopsis: Another Kung Fu vehicle from the infamous Shaw Brothers Studio, Disciples of Shaolin AKA Hong quan xiao zi, delivers a typically power-packed Hong Kong tale of enemy gangs and super cool fight scenes. When Shaolin disciple Kuan Fung Yi (Sheng Fu) takes a job at a textile factory he soon becomes embroiled in a bitter and violent clash with the rival Manchu clan who run a neighbouring mill.
As well delivering some impressive martial arts set pieces, Disciples of Shaolin also provides a political punch, underlining the abuse of workers and the corruption of cruel bosses. Fast, fierce and thought provoking, this is a must for collectors of extreme Asian cinema.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
The Chinese Boxer
Description: 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 and Technical Specs: Special Features and Technical Specs:
Please note that The Chinese Boxer and Disciples of Shaolin will be available for purchase in the United States and Canada as well.
The Doll of Satan
Synopsis: After her uncle dies unexpectedly, Elizabeth Balljanon inherits his sprawling castle. The walls are crumbling, the electricity doesn't work and there's a fully equipped torture chamber in the cellars but interior decoration is the least of her worries: a black-gloved killer haunts the halls at night and, even worse, the tales she's been told about the castle's ghosts might not be stories after all...
Part giallo, part modern-dress Gothic, The Doll of Satan is a gloriously ripe slice of Italian horror, heady with atmosphere and steamy eroticism too. 88 Films are very proud to present this rediscovered genre gem in the UK for the very first time.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- High-definition transfer in original 1.66:1 ratio
- Audio Commentary by David Del Valle and Derek Botelho
- My Life with Emma - An Interview with Actress Erna Schürer
- Remembering Franco Potenza - An Interview with Film Historian Pierpaolo De Sanctis
- Emma and I - A Portrait by Director / Screenwriter Marcello Avallone
- Audio:
- Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
- Newly Translated English Subtitles
- Limited Edition "Soft-Touch" O-Card
- Limited Edition Collector's Booklet featuring articles "You Had Me at Giallo"... by Andrew Graves and "Rustic Terror" by Francesco Massaccesi
- Fold-Out Poster
- Reversible cover art
- REGION-B "LOCKED"
Disciples of Shaolin
Synopsis: Another Kung Fu vehicle from the infamous Shaw Brothers Studio, Disciples of Shaolin AKA Hong quan xiao zi, delivers a typically power-packed Hong Kong tale of enemy gangs and super cool fight scenes. When Shaolin disciple Kuan Fung Yi (Sheng Fu) takes a job at a textile factory he soon becomes embroiled in a bitter and violent clash with the rival Manchu clan who run a neighbouring mill.
As well delivering some impressive martial arts set pieces, Disciples of Shaolin also provides a political punch, underlining the abuse of workers and the corruption of cruel bosses. Fast, fierce and thought provoking, this is a must for collectors of extreme Asian cinema.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEWLY REMASTERED
- Audio Commentary with Film journalist and Author Samm Deighan
- Audio Commentary with Asian cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema
- Jamie Luk at Shaw Brothers - Interview with Actor / Director Jamie Luk
- Original Trailer
- Audio:
- English LPCM Mono
- Mandarin LPCM Mono 2.0
- Newly Translated English Subtitles
- Reversible sleeve with brand-new artwork from R.P. "Kung Fu Bob" O'Brien & Original Hong Kong poster artwork
- LIMITED EDITION Slipcase with brand-new artwork from R.P. "Kung Fu Bob" O'Brien
- Double-Sided A3 Foldout Poster
- Extensive Booklet Notes 'The Visceral Martial Arts Cinema of Chang Cheh' by Matthew Edwards, 'International Bright Young Thing A look back on The Disciples of Shaolin and its charismatic star Alexander Fu Sheng' by Andrew Graves and An article By Kung Fu Bob!
- REGION A/B "LOCKED"
The Chinese Boxer
Description: 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 and Technical Specs: Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEWLY REMASTERED
- Audio Commentary with Film journalist Samm Deighan
- "Open Hand Combat" - Interview with Journalist David West
- "Wong Ching at Shaw" - Interview with Actor Wong Ching
- Trailers
- 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
- Audio:
- English LPCM Mono 2.0
- Mandarin LPCM Mono 2.0
- Newly-translated English Subtitles
- LIMITED EDITION Slipcase with brand-new artwork from R.P. "Kung Fu Bob" O'Brien
- Double-Sided A3 Foldout Poster
- Booklet Notes 'Hong Kong's Famous Fight Life' by Andrew Graves
- REGION A/B "LOCKED"
