88 Films Reveal December Releases
Home88 Films Reveal December Releases
Posted September 30, 2026 07:52 PM by Webmaster
British distributors 88 Films have revealed their December batch of release. They are: Live Like a Cop, Die Like a Man (1976), The Dragon Tamers (1975), Final Victory (1987), The Young Dragons (1974), The Fearless Hyena (1979), Double Impact (1991), Over Your Dead Body (2014), and Rosa (1986).
Live Like a Cop, Die Like a Man 4K Blu-ray
Description: Before he went into the jungle for Cannibal Holocaust, director Ruggero Deodato had already shown a different type of savagery. A crime wave is sweeping Rome and no-one's safe; fighting back, the Police take the gloves off. A special squad is formed to hit the villains, and its members include a pair of fearless/ reckless supercops played by Marc Porel (Don't Torture a Duckling) and Ray Lovelock (Living Dead at the Manchester Morgue) – licensed to do whatever they damn well want, crushing crime by any means necessary.
Kicking off with an all-time motorbike chase and then accelerating into even higher gears, Live Like a Cop, Die Like a Man is one of the most infamous and brutal Italian cop films of the 1970s, showing Deodato's taste for going further than everyone else. An essential example of Euro Action (and a great favourite of Quentin Tarantino), now finally available on stunning 4K Blu-ray.
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Live Like a Cop, Die Like a Man
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The Dragon Tamers
When young Nan Kung travels to Korea to learn Taekwondo, he soon finds trouble in the form of a violent gang who want to embroil the martial arts school into their evil cabal.
John Woo (Hard Boiled, Face/Off) brings us a martial arts thriller from Golden Harvest the legendary studio who introduced the world to Bruce Lee, The Dragon Tamers is a classic example of the mid-70s Hong Kong fight fest.
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UK STREET DATE: DECEMBER 21.
Final Victory
When the affable Hung's (Eric Tsang) violent brother Big Bo (Tsui Hark) is sent to prison, he rashly promises to look after both his wife and his mistress. However, this simple act of loyalty lands him in a world of trouble.
From director Patrick Tam (The Sword) and writer Wong Kar-wai (Chungking Express/In the Mood for Love), Final Victory is a satisfyingly original action thriller, laced with tension and plenty of twists and turns. A must for collectors of cult Hong Kong cinema, everywhere!
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UK STREET DATE: DECEMBER 21.
The Young Dragons
Favorite cult director John Woo who would later bring us Hard Boiled, Hard Target, Face/Off and Mission Impossible II, and became famous for his highly influential bullet ballet techniques, here delivers his debut feature.
This high-octane thriller offers up an action-packed tale of smuggling, undercover cops and betrayal. Fans of the famous director, are in for a treat in this fascinating first glimpse of his inimitable style.
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UK STREET DATE: DECEMBER 21.
The Fearless Hyena 4K Blu-ray
Emotional Kung Fu at its most explosive—and Jackie Chan at his most unforgettable directorial debut! In The Fearless Hyena, Chan stars as a carefree good-for-nothing whose world is shattered when his grandfather is brutally murdered by a ruthless enemy. Forced to master kung fu and unleash the fearless hee-hee-hero within, he embarks on a spectacular journey of revenge, packed with jaw-dropping action, outrageous comedy and some of the most inventive martial arts ever put on screen. The first film Chan directed himself, it delivers unforgettable highlights including the legendary chopstick "duel" and his riotous turn in drag.
Bursting with breathtaking choreography, bone-crunching stunts and Chan's trademark physical comedy, The Fearless Hyena captures the raw energy and extraordinary athleticism that cemented his place as a martial arts superstar. Now newly restored and presented in stunning 4K, this essential Hong Kong classic has never looked or felt more explosive.
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Double Impact 4K Blu-ray SteelBook
After Jean-Claude Van Damme's breakout film Bloodsport (1988) which was quickly followed by popular hits like Cyborg (1989) and Kickboxer (1989), the Belgian martial arts legend returned for Double Impact (1991), presenting us with a dual-role piece of hi-octane fight fun. Playing both Chad and Alex, two long-lost twin brothers who reluctantly join forces to fight the evil triads, the muscles from Brussels delivers twice the thrills in this fast action thriller which seldom disappoints.
UK STREET DATE: DECEMBER 21.
Over Your Dead Body Standard Edition
Takashi Miike's Over Your Dead Body is a haunting tale where art and reality collide. Set against the backdrop of a kabuki production, the story follows actors whose personal jealousies and desires dangerously mirror the ghostly play they perform. As tensions rise, the boundary between stage and life dissolves, unleashing a nightmarish spiral of obsession, betrayal, and supernatural horror. Elegant and chilling, Miike crafts a disturbing descent into blurred realities.
UK STREET DATE: DECEMBER 21.
Rosa Standard Edition
Yuen Biao delivers one of his most energetic performances in this action-packed blend of material arts, comedy, and romance. After a bungled mission, eccentric cop 'Little Monster' Ha is partnered with hot-tempered officer Lui Gung (Lowell Lo) on a high-stakes case: finding a missing police informant. Their only lead is Rosa (Lu Hsiao-Fen), the informant's mysterious girlfriend — but but as danger mounts, love and loyalty become just as complicated as the case itself.
Featuring stunning stunts, witty banter, and heartfelt drama, Rosa is a must-have for fans of classic Hong Kong cinema — now remastered on Blu-ray with crystal-clear picture and sound.
UK STREET DATE: DECEMBER 21.
Live Like a Cop, Die Like a Man 4K Blu-ray
Description: Before he went into the jungle for Cannibal Holocaust, director Ruggero Deodato had already shown a different type of savagery. A crime wave is sweeping Rome and no-one's safe; fighting back, the Police take the gloves off. A special squad is formed to hit the villains, and its members include a pair of fearless/ reckless supercops played by Marc Porel (Don't Torture a Duckling) and Ray Lovelock (Living Dead at the Manchester Morgue) – licensed to do whatever they damn well want, crushing crime by any means necessary.
Kicking off with an all-time motorbike chase and then accelerating into even higher gears, Live Like a Cop, Die Like a Man is one of the most infamous and brutal Italian cop films of the 1970s, showing Deodato's taste for going further than everyone else. An essential example of Euro Action (and a great favourite of Quentin Tarantino), now finally available on stunning 4K Blu-ray.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- TWO-DISC (4K BLU-RAY/BLU-RAY) COMBO PACK RELEASE
- 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM
- Audio:
- English 2.0 LPCM Stereo with Optional SDH Subtitles
- Italian 2.0 LPCM Mono with newly translated English subtitles
- Audio Commentary by Eugenio Ercolani, Nathaniel Thompson and Troy Howarth
- Alvaro, Memmo, Sandro and Mario - Interview with Cinematographer Davide Mancori
- Live Like a Cop, Evolve into a Cannibal - Interview with Italian Cinema Expert Eugenio Ercolani
- Continiello, An Undiscovered Continent - Interview with Pierpaolo De Sanctis on Composer Ubaldo Continiello
- Deodato: Heaven or Hell - Portraits of Ruggero Deodato featuring interviews with Ruggero Deodato, Umberto Lenzi, Eugenio Alabiso, Massimo Antonello Geleng and more
- To Live and Die in the Closet - Interview with Film Historian Andrea Meroni
- The Bullets, The Crime and the Gore - Poliziotteschi Cinema from the Masters of Italian Horror
- Ruggero Deodato: Typically Atypical - Video Essay by Mike Foster
- Italian Opening Credits
- Image Gallery
- English Trailer
- Illustrated booklet with notes by Francesco Massaccesi
- Removable U-Card
- 4K BLU-RAY: REGION-FREE/BLU-RAY: REGION-B "LOCKED"
Live Like a Cop, Die Like a Man
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- Audio:
- English 2.0 LPCM Stereo with Optional SDH Subtitles
- Italian 2.0 LPCM Mono with newly translated English subtitles
- Audio Commentary by Eugenio Ercolani, Nathaniel Thompson and Troy Howarth
- Alvaro, Memmo, Sandro and Mario - Interview with Cinematographer Davide Mancori
- Live Like a Cop, Evolve into a Cannibal - Interview with Italian Cinema Expert Eugenio Ercolani
- Continiello, An Undiscovered Continent - Interview with Pierpaolo De Sanctis on Composer Ubaldo Continiello
- Deodato: Heaven or Hell - Portraits of Ruggero Deodato featuring interviews with Ruggero Deodato, Umberto Lenzi, Eugenio Alabiso, Massimo Antonello Geleng and more
- To Live and Die in the Closet - Interview with Film Historian Andrea Meroni
- The Bullets, The Crime and the Gore - Poliziotteschi Cinema from the Masters of Italian Horror
- Ruggero Deodato: Typically Atypical - Video Essay by Mike Foster
- Italian Opening Credits
- Image Gallery
- English Trailer
- REGION-B "LOCKED"
The Dragon Tamers
When young Nan Kung travels to Korea to learn Taekwondo, he soon finds trouble in the form of a violent gang who want to embroil the martial arts school into their evil cabal.
John Woo (Hard Boiled, Face/Off) brings us a martial arts thriller from Golden Harvest the legendary studio who introduced the world to Bruce Lee, The Dragon Tamers is a classic example of the mid-70s Hong Kong fight fest.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- 2K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
- Audio:
- 2.0 LPCM Mandarin mono with English subtitles
- 2.0 LPCM English mono
- Audio commentary by David West
- The Young Dragon - Carter Huang on The Dragon Tamers
- English opening credits
- Original trailer
- Image gallery
- Reversible sleeve featuring original Hong Kong poster artwork
- REGION A/B "LOCKED"
UK STREET DATE: DECEMBER 21.
Final Victory
When the affable Hung's (Eric Tsang) violent brother Big Bo (Tsui Hark) is sent to prison, he rashly promises to look after both his wife and his mistress. However, this simple act of loyalty lands him in a world of trouble.
From director Patrick Tam (The Sword) and writer Wong Kar-wai (Chungking Express/In the Mood for Love), Final Victory is a satisfyingly original action thriller, laced with tension and plenty of twists and turns. A must for collectors of cult Hong Kong cinema, everywhere!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- 2K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
- 2.0 LPCM Mandarin mono with English subtitles
- Audio commentary by Hong Kong Cinema expert Frank Djeng
- Raised by Cinema - An Interview with Margaret Lee by Fred Ambroisine
- Archive Interview with Patrick Tam
- Original trailer
- Image gallery
- Reversible sleeve featuring original Hong Kong poster artwork
- REGION A/B "LOCKED"
UK STREET DATE: DECEMBER 21.
The Young Dragons
Favorite cult director John Woo who would later bring us Hard Boiled, Hard Target, Face/Off and Mission Impossible II, and became famous for his highly influential bullet ballet techniques, here delivers his debut feature.
This high-octane thriller offers up an action-packed tale of smuggling, undercover cops and betrayal. Fans of the famous director, are in for a treat in this fascinating first glimpse of his inimitable style.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- 2K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
- 2.0 LPCM Mandarin mono with English subtitles
- Audio commentary by Hong Kong cinema expert Frank Djeng
- Mars Cheung on The Young Dragons
- Original trailer
- Image gallery
- Reversible sleeve featuring original Hong Kong poster artwork
- REGION A/B "LOCKED"
UK STREET DATE: DECEMBER 21.
The Fearless Hyena 4K Blu-ray
Emotional Kung Fu at its most explosive—and Jackie Chan at his most unforgettable directorial debut! In The Fearless Hyena, Chan stars as a carefree good-for-nothing whose world is shattered when his grandfather is brutally murdered by a ruthless enemy. Forced to master kung fu and unleash the fearless hee-hee-hero within, he embarks on a spectacular journey of revenge, packed with jaw-dropping action, outrageous comedy and some of the most inventive martial arts ever put on screen. The first film Chan directed himself, it delivers unforgettable highlights including the legendary chopstick "duel" and his riotous turn in drag.
Bursting with breathtaking choreography, bone-crunching stunts and Chan's trademark physical comedy, The Fearless Hyena captures the raw energy and extraordinary athleticism that cemented his place as a martial arts superstar. Now newly restored and presented in stunning 4K, this essential Hong Kong classic has never looked or felt more explosive.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- TWO-DISC (4K BLU-RAY/BLU-RAY) COMBO PACK RELEASE
- HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM
- Audio:
- Original Cantonese mono with newly translated English subtitles
- Alternate Cantonese mono [with Japanese "Crazy Monkey" music cues]
- English mono dub
- Audio commentary by Hong Kong cinema experts Frank Djeng and F.J. DeSanto
- Breaking New Ground - David West on The Fearless Hyena
- Unruly Brilliance - Luke White on The Fearless Hyena
- Hong Kong trailer
- Japanese trailer
- Japanese TV commercial
- 40-page collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by C.J. Lines, Fraser Elliott, and Thorsten Boose
- Double-sided poster
- Five double-sided collectible postcards
- 4K BLU-RAY: REGION-FREE/BLU-RAY: REGION-B "LOCKED"
Double Impact 4K Blu-ray SteelBook
After Jean-Claude Van Damme's breakout film Bloodsport (1988) which was quickly followed by popular hits like Cyborg (1989) and Kickboxer (1989), the Belgian martial arts legend returned for Double Impact (1991), presenting us with a dual-role piece of hi-octane fight fun. Playing both Chad and Alex, two long-lost twin brothers who reluctantly join forces to fight the evil triads, the muscles from Brussels delivers twice the thrills in this fast action thriller which seldom disappoints.
UK STREET DATE: DECEMBER 21.
Over Your Dead Body Standard Edition
Takashi Miike's Over Your Dead Body is a haunting tale where art and reality collide. Set against the backdrop of a kabuki production, the story follows actors whose personal jealousies and desires dangerously mirror the ghostly play they perform. As tensions rise, the boundary between stage and life dissolves, unleashing a nightmarish spiral of obsession, betrayal, and supernatural horror. Elegant and chilling, Miike crafts a disturbing descent into blurred realities.
UK STREET DATE: DECEMBER 21.
Rosa Standard Edition
Yuen Biao delivers one of his most energetic performances in this action-packed blend of material arts, comedy, and romance. After a bungled mission, eccentric cop 'Little Monster' Ha is partnered with hot-tempered officer Lui Gung (Lowell Lo) on a high-stakes case: finding a missing police informant. Their only lead is Rosa (Lu Hsiao-Fen), the informant's mysterious girlfriend — but but as danger mounts, love and loyalty become just as complicated as the case itself.
Featuring stunning stunts, witty banter, and heartfelt drama, Rosa is a must-have for fans of classic Hong Kong cinema — now remastered on Blu-ray with crystal-clear picture and sound.
UK STREET DATE: DECEMBER 21.
