88 Films Reveal Upcoming Releases
Home88 Films Reveal Upcoming Releases
Posted August 18, 2023 10:58 PM by Webmaster
British distributors 88 Films have revealed several upcoming 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases. Among them are: The Inspector Wears Skirts (1988), The Medallion (2003), and Iron Warrior (1987).
The Inspector Wears Skirts
Description: A team of high-kicking female super cops prove themselves a match for any man alive as they tackle foes from terrorists to jewel thieves. Action icon Jackie Chan put together a supreme team of lethal ladies including Shaw Brothers icon Wai Yin-hung ('My Young Auntie') and American martial arts star Cynthia Rothrock ('China O'Brien'). The action scenes for these beauties on the beat are delivered by Jackie's own stunt team, who also co-stars in the film. 'Inspector Wears Skirts' blends slapstick comedy with high-impact action to deliver more fun than should be lawful!
U.S. STREET DATE: DECEMBER 5.
UK STREET DATE: DECEMBER 4.
The Blue Jean Monster
Description: After a brave Hong Kong lawman is killed in a shootout, his body is reanimated by a Frankenstein-style bolt of lightning. Provided he gets 'Crank'-style regular jolts of electricity, he continues to fight crime as an invulnerable zombie cop… Perennial Cantonese movie tough guy Shing Fui-on ('The Killer') gets a lead of his own in this Hong Kong version of 'Dead Heat', with a supporting cast including Gloria Yip ('The Story of Ricky') and Pauline Wong ('Mr. Vampire').
'The Blue Jean Monster' blends gross-out horror, comedy and action in a unique Hong Kong take on the cinematic undead!
U.S. STREET DATE: DECEMBER 5.
UK STREET DATE: DECEMBER 4.
The Medallion
Description: After high-kicking Hong Kong cop Eddie Yang (Jackie Chan, 'Rush Hour') dies in the line of duty, he finds himself reanimated by an ancient mystic talisman, now with superpowers at his disposal! His return stuns his former girlfriend Nicole James (Claire Forlani, 'Meet Joe Black') and partner Arthur Watson (Lee Evans, 'There's Something About Mary'). The trio must rejoin forces to take on a similarly supernaturally enhanced villain, Snakehead (Julian Sands, 'Warlock') and his right-hand man Calvin (Scott Adkins, 'John Wick 4'). Shot in English in the UK by director Gordon Chan ('Fist of Legend') and choreographer Sammo Hung ('Ip Man'), 'The Medallion' delivers a whole new kind of magic to a Jackie Chan action epic!
UK STREET DATE: OCTOBER 23.
Iron Warrior
Description: Miles O'Keeffe (Tarzan The Ape Man, Sword Of The Valiant, The Lone Runner, Blade Master) returns as Ator in this thrilling adventure where he teams up with the beautiful Savina Gershak (Beyond The Door III, Curse II: The Bite, The Lone Runner) to fight with an evil sorceress and the deadly swordmaster.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Ark of the Sun God
Description: Who needs Indiana Jones when you've got Rick Spear? Rick's a master cracksman – the best damn thief in the business – and he's been hired to find the fabled burial chamber of King Gilgamesh and retrieve the valuables within. But he's not the only one on the treasure hunt: others have their eyes on the loot and they'll stop at nothing to get it...
A late-career highlight from Italian genre favourite Antonio Margheriti (The Long Hair of Death; Seven Deaths in the Cats Eye), with a characteristically charming performance from David Warbeck (The Beyond) as the dashing Rick, Ark of the Sun God tips its fedora at Raiders of the Lost Ark but adds its own wild invention into the mix. The tomb-raiders at 88 Films are proud to present the premiere of this fabulous slice of 80s adventure.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Hell of the Living Dead
Description: There's been a nasty outbreak of the living dead in Papua New Guinea and it's up to an intrepid reporter (Margit Evelyn Newton), her cameraman (Gaby Renom) and an on-hand squad of commandoes to find out why – and to try and stop it. There are disgusting special effects, some unexpected adversaries (a zombie rat, a zombie child and a zombie granny!) plus head-shots galore: truly, a film with something for everyone.
Co-written by Claudio Fragrasso (inspired auteur of Troll 2) and directed by exploitation ace Bruno Mattei (Rats Night of Terror; Violence in a Woman's Prison), 88 Films are proud to present this classic of family entertainment full-blooded shocker in all its gory glory!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Hell of the Living Dead 4K Blu-ray
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Anaconda Collection
Description: Beginning with the 1997 cult classic that rocked movie-goers and encouraged a new generation of thrill-seekers to avoid a backpacking trip to the wilds of Latin America, the ANACONDA series hits BluRay from 88 Films with each film restored in gloriously gory HD. For the original film, starring Oscar winner Jon Voight (MIDNIGHT COWBOY), pop sensation J-Lo, Ice Cube (THREE KINGS), Eric Stoltz (PULP FICTION) and Owen Wilson (ZOOLANDER), audiences were introduced to a group of hunted and helpless explorers who encounter a legendary giant reptile whilst sailing upstream in the legendary wilds of Colombia's epic rainforest.
ANACONDA wrapped itself around audiences over two decades ago and is sure to slither its way into the hearts of horror buffs of a new generation.
For ANACONDAS: THE HUNT FOR THE BLOOD ORCHID (2004), the veteran fear-filmmaker Dwight Little (HALLOWEEN 4: THE RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS) gave audiences not just one giant carnivorous serpent but an entire gang of them! Adding even more fright to the formula, the sequel ups the stakes of survival - and was followed by ANACONDA 3: OFFSPRING (2008) in which cult legend David Hasselhoff (STARCRASH) attempts to avoid becoming a snake snack whilst discovering that scientific misdeeds has resulted in the creation of an inflated and very dangerous new forked-tongue antagonist.
Finally comes ANACONDAS: TRAIL OF BLOOD (2009), headlined by the great John Rhys-Davis (LORD OF THE RINGS) and packing-in more squish and screams than ever before!! The snake is ready to strike... dare you chow down on this feast of slithery fear on Blu-ray?
UK STREET DATE: OCTOBER 16.
Magic Crystal
Description: A high-kicking Hong Kong soldier-of-fortune (Andy Lau, 'Infernal Affairs') finds himself on the trail of an alien artefact and forced to contend with both an intrepid lady FBI agent (Cynthia Rothtrock, 'China O'Brien') and a Russian crime lord (Richard Norton, 'Mad Max: Fury Road').
The feet and fists fly fast and funky on sunny Greek locations, on Hong Kong's mean streets and amid the ruins of an ancient UFO.
Populist Hong Kong film-maker Wong Jing ('City Hunter') remixes 'ET' into a wacky comedy caper that delivers some of the best traditional kung fu fighting ever performed in a modern setting.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Battle Creek Brawl Deluxe Collector's Edition
Description: Its 1930s Chicago, and a young Chinese American martial arts expert Jerry Kwan (Jackie Chan) finds himself forced to compete in a no-holds-barred toughest man tournament. Only his cantankerous uncle (Mako, 'Conan the Destroyer') can prepare Jerry to fight and win against the mountainous Billy Kiss (H.B. Heggarty, 'Paint Your Wagon'). Chan brings his kung fu comedy to the jazz era, backed by a real Hollywood cast including Oscar winner Jose Ferrer ('Dune') and Lenny Montana from 'The Godfather'.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
The Inspector Wears Skirts
Description: A team of high-kicking female super cops prove themselves a match for any man alive as they tackle foes from terrorists to jewel thieves. Action icon Jackie Chan put together a supreme team of lethal ladies including Shaw Brothers icon Wai Yin-hung ('My Young Auntie') and American martial arts star Cynthia Rothrock ('China O'Brien'). The action scenes for these beauties on the beat are delivered by Jackie's own stunt team, who also co-stars in the film. 'Inspector Wears Skirts' blends slapstick comedy with high-impact action to deliver more fun than should be lawful!
U.S. STREET DATE: DECEMBER 5.
UK STREET DATE: DECEMBER 4.
The Blue Jean Monster
Description: After a brave Hong Kong lawman is killed in a shootout, his body is reanimated by a Frankenstein-style bolt of lightning. Provided he gets 'Crank'-style regular jolts of electricity, he continues to fight crime as an invulnerable zombie cop… Perennial Cantonese movie tough guy Shing Fui-on ('The Killer') gets a lead of his own in this Hong Kong version of 'Dead Heat', with a supporting cast including Gloria Yip ('The Story of Ricky') and Pauline Wong ('Mr. Vampire').
'The Blue Jean Monster' blends gross-out horror, comedy and action in a unique Hong Kong take on the cinematic undead!
U.S. STREET DATE: DECEMBER 5.
UK STREET DATE: DECEMBER 4.
The Medallion
Description: After high-kicking Hong Kong cop Eddie Yang (Jackie Chan, 'Rush Hour') dies in the line of duty, he finds himself reanimated by an ancient mystic talisman, now with superpowers at his disposal! His return stuns his former girlfriend Nicole James (Claire Forlani, 'Meet Joe Black') and partner Arthur Watson (Lee Evans, 'There's Something About Mary'). The trio must rejoin forces to take on a similarly supernaturally enhanced villain, Snakehead (Julian Sands, 'Warlock') and his right-hand man Calvin (Scott Adkins, 'John Wick 4'). Shot in English in the UK by director Gordon Chan ('Fist of Legend') and choreographer Sammo Hung ('Ip Man'), 'The Medallion' delivers a whole new kind of magic to a Jackie Chan action epic!
UK STREET DATE: OCTOBER 23.
Iron Warrior
Description: Miles O'Keeffe (Tarzan The Ape Man, Sword Of The Valiant, The Lone Runner, Blade Master) returns as Ator in this thrilling adventure where he teams up with the beautiful Savina Gershak (Beyond The Door III, Curse II: The Bite, The Lone Runner) to fight with an evil sorceress and the deadly swordmaster.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- 2K REMASTER FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
- Audio Commentary with Eugenio Ercolani and Nanni Briti
- 'The Directing Producer' - An Interview with Ovidio Assonitis
- 'Framing the Warrior' - An Interview with Adolfo Bartoli
- 'Ovidio's Henchman' - An interview with Maurizio Maggi
- Original Trailer
- Reversible Sleeve featuring original poster artwork
- Limited Edition Slipcase and Poster with art by Daniel Ibanez
- Limited Edition booklet notes by Barry Forshaw
- 2.0 English Stereo
- 2.0 Italian Mono with English Subtitles
Ark of the Sun God
Description: Who needs Indiana Jones when you've got Rick Spear? Rick's a master cracksman – the best damn thief in the business – and he's been hired to find the fabled burial chamber of King Gilgamesh and retrieve the valuables within. But he's not the only one on the treasure hunt: others have their eyes on the loot and they'll stop at nothing to get it...
A late-career highlight from Italian genre favourite Antonio Margheriti (The Long Hair of Death; Seven Deaths in the Cats Eye), with a characteristically charming performance from David Warbeck (The Beyond) as the dashing Rick, Ark of the Sun God tips its fedora at Raiders of the Lost Ark but adds its own wild invention into the mix. The tomb-raiders at 88 Films are proud to present the premiere of this fabulous slice of 80s adventure.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
- ORIGINAL ENGLISH AND ITALIAN AUDIO TRACKS
- Audio Commentary with Italian Genre Film Experts Eugenio Ercolani and Troy Howarth
- Assembling the Ark
- Sketches and Credits
Hell of the Living Dead
Description: There's been a nasty outbreak of the living dead in Papua New Guinea and it's up to an intrepid reporter (Margit Evelyn Newton), her cameraman (Gaby Renom) and an on-hand squad of commandoes to find out why – and to try and stop it. There are disgusting special effects, some unexpected adversaries (a zombie rat, a zombie child and a zombie granny!) plus head-shots galore: truly, a film with something for everyone.
Co-written by Claudio Fragrasso (inspired auteur of Troll 2) and directed by exploitation ace Bruno Mattei (Rats Night of Terror; Violence in a Woman's Prison), 88 Films are proud to present this classic of family entertainment full-blooded shocker in all its gory glory!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW 4K REMASTER FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERANEGATIVE
- ORIGIANAL ENGLISH AND ITALIAN AUDIO TRACKS
- Audio Commentary with Italian Genre Film Experts Eugenio Ercolani and Troy Howarth
- Beauty and the Dead - An Interview with Margie Newton
- Poor Zombies - An Interview with Claudio Fragasso
- Vincent and Clyde - A 2022 Interview with Claudio Fragasso
- Writing the Dead - An Interview with Rossella Drudi
- Attack of the VHS Zombies
- Original Trailer
- Reversible sleeve with newly commissioned artwork by Graham Humphreys and original Italian poster
Hell of the Living Dead 4K Blu-ray
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW 4K REMASTER FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERANEGATIVE
- DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM
- ORIGIANAL ENGLISH AND ITALIAN AUDIO TRACKS
- Audio Commentary with Italian Genre Film Experts Eugenio Ercolani and Troy Howarth
- Beauty and the Dead - An Interview with Margie Newton
- Poor Zombies - An Interview with Claudio Fragasso
- Vincent and Clyde - A 2022 Interview with Claudio Fragasso
- Writing the Dead - An Interview with Rossella Drudi
- Attack of the VHS Zombies
- Original Trailer
- Reversible sleeve with newly commissioned artwork by Graham Humphreys and original Italian poster
Anaconda Collection
Description: Beginning with the 1997 cult classic that rocked movie-goers and encouraged a new generation of thrill-seekers to avoid a backpacking trip to the wilds of Latin America, the ANACONDA series hits BluRay from 88 Films with each film restored in gloriously gory HD. For the original film, starring Oscar winner Jon Voight (MIDNIGHT COWBOY), pop sensation J-Lo, Ice Cube (THREE KINGS), Eric Stoltz (PULP FICTION) and Owen Wilson (ZOOLANDER), audiences were introduced to a group of hunted and helpless explorers who encounter a legendary giant reptile whilst sailing upstream in the legendary wilds of Colombia's epic rainforest.
ANACONDA wrapped itself around audiences over two decades ago and is sure to slither its way into the hearts of horror buffs of a new generation.
For ANACONDAS: THE HUNT FOR THE BLOOD ORCHID (2004), the veteran fear-filmmaker Dwight Little (HALLOWEEN 4: THE RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS) gave audiences not just one giant carnivorous serpent but an entire gang of them! Adding even more fright to the formula, the sequel ups the stakes of survival - and was followed by ANACONDA 3: OFFSPRING (2008) in which cult legend David Hasselhoff (STARCRASH) attempts to avoid becoming a snake snack whilst discovering that scientific misdeeds has resulted in the creation of an inflated and very dangerous new forked-tongue antagonist.
Finally comes ANACONDAS: TRAIL OF BLOOD (2009), headlined by the great John Rhys-Davis (LORD OF THE RINGS) and packing-in more squish and screams than ever before!! The snake is ready to strike... dare you chow down on this feast of slithery fear on Blu-ray?
UK STREET DATE: OCTOBER 16.
Magic Crystal
Description: A high-kicking Hong Kong soldier-of-fortune (Andy Lau, 'Infernal Affairs') finds himself on the trail of an alien artefact and forced to contend with both an intrepid lady FBI agent (Cynthia Rothtrock, 'China O'Brien') and a Russian crime lord (Richard Norton, 'Mad Max: Fury Road').
The feet and fists fly fast and funky on sunny Greek locations, on Hong Kong's mean streets and amid the ruins of an ancient UFO.
Populist Hong Kong film-maker Wong Jing ('City Hunter') remixes 'ET' into a wacky comedy caper that delivers some of the best traditional kung fu fighting ever performed in a modern setting.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW 2K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
- Original Cantonese Mono with Newly Translated English Subtitles
- English Mono Dub
- Audio Commentary by Hong Kong Film Expert Frank Djeng
- "Fight Like a Girl" - Cynthia Rothrock on Magic Crystal
- "Fast as Lightning" - Richard Norton on Magic Crystal
- English Trailer
Battle Creek Brawl Deluxe Collector's Edition
Description: Its 1930s Chicago, and a young Chinese American martial arts expert Jerry Kwan (Jackie Chan) finds himself forced to compete in a no-holds-barred toughest man tournament. Only his cantankerous uncle (Mako, 'Conan the Destroyer') can prepare Jerry to fight and win against the mountainous Billy Kiss (H.B. Heggarty, 'Paint Your Wagon'). Chan brings his kung fu comedy to the jazz era, backed by a real Hollywood cast including Oscar winner Jose Ferrer ('Dune') and Lenny Montana from 'The Godfather'.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- BRAND NEW 2K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
- English Mono
- Optional English SDH
- Audio Commentary with Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw
- Audio Commentary with Frank Djeng and FJ DeSanto
- Archive Interview with Jackie Chan
- Interview with Producer Raymond Chow
- Rumble in the USA, Jackie Chan Takes on America
- Battle Hardened - David West on Battle Creek Brawl
- Stills Gallery
- Theatrical Trailer
- USA The Big Brawl Trailer
