Eureka Entertainment has announced its June batch of Blu-ray releases. They are: Lady Reporter (1989), Revenge (1964), and Samurai Reincarnation (1981).
Description: In the aftermath of a failed rebellion, Amakusa Shiro (Kenji Sawada) is crucified, but returns as a vengeance-filled demon with the power to resurrect the dead. Shiro uses his power to assemble a team of undead warriors—including legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi (Ken Ogata)—and the only one who can stop them is the wandering samurai, Yagyu Jubei (Sonny Chiba).
A spectacular chanbara fantasy epic from Kinji Fukasaku (Battle Royale), Samurai Reincarnation makes its UK debut from a stunning 2K restoration as part of the Masters of Cinema series.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
NEW 2K RESTORATION OF THE FILM
NEW audio commentary by critic Tom Mes
NEW interview with filmmaker Kenta Fukasaku
Original Japanese trailer
Uncompressed original Japanese mono audio
Alternate English dubbed audio
Optional English subtitles
A collectors booklet featuring new writing on the film
Limited Edition slipcase featuring artwork by Takato Yamamato
Description: A cruel jidaigeki masterwork from director Tadashi Imai (Cruel Tale of Bushido) and screenwriter Shinobu Hashimoto, the writer of Masaki Kobayashi's great masterpiece Harakiri, Revenge is a lacerating attack on the absurdity and hypocrisy of feudal Japan.
An innocuous comment during a weapon inspection wounds the pride of low-ranking samurai Shinpachi (Kinnosuke Nakamura), leading to an argument with his superior. The situation snowballs out of control, leading to a deadly duel and political fallout which threatens the entire clan.
Available for the first time in the UK, the Masters of Cinema series is proud to present Tadashi Imai's Revenge in its worldwide debut on Blu-ray from a new 2K restoration.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
NEW 2K RESTORATION OF THE FILM
NEW interview with Tony Rayns
Uncompressed original Japanese mono audio
Newly translated English subtitles (optional)
A collectors booklet featuring new writing on the film
Limited Edition slipcase featuring artwork by Tony Stella
Description:
Cynthia Rothrock's first leading role was also the first (and to this day, only) time a Western actress had lead billing in a Hong Kong film.
Rothrock plays Cindy, the titular female reporter sent to investigate an unscrupulous newspaper editor (Ronny Yu). Teaming up with Elizabeth Lee (Long Arm of the Law Part 3), the two go up against a series of opponents played by some of the greatest "bad guy" actors in 80s cinema, including Billy Chow (Fist of Legend), Jeff Falcon (Outlaw Brothers, Six String Samurai), and Vincent Lyn (Tiger Cage).
Mang Hoi handles directing duties here, but much like Yes, Madam!, this was a collaborative effort between Mang Hoi and Corey Yuen, and just like that film the results are magnificent – Mang Hoi's graceful and acrobatic choreography fusing perfectly with Corey Yuen's hard-hitting style. But the star here is Cynthia Rothrock, and this deservedly secured her position as one of the top action stars of her era, and Eureka Classics is proud to present Lady Reporter in its UK debut on Blu-ray from a brand new 2K restoration.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
NEW 2K RESTORATION OF THE THEATRICAL CUT OF THE FILM
NEW 2K RESTORATION OF THE EXPORT CUT OF THE FILM
NEW select-scene commentary with actress and martial-arts movie icon Cynthia Rothrock
NEW interview with Cynthia Rothrock
NEW feature length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) & actor and martial artist Vincent Lyn
NEW feature length audio commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder & Arne Venema
NEW interview with Mang Hoi
Original Cantonese mono audio and optional "classic" English dubbed audio
Optional English Subtitles, newly translated for this release
Trailers
Reversible sleeve design
A Limited Edition collector's booklet featuring new writing by James Oliver