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• Full Alert (Eureka Classics) Blu-ray | Blu Ray | (29/11/2021) from £11.45   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  A late career highlight from Ringo Lam, an action-packed tale of cops and robbers presented in the director's inimitable style. Perfectionist, workaholic Inspector Pao (Lau Ching-wan, Running Out of Time) finds himself up against Mak Kwan (Francis Ng, The Mission), a seasoned criminal intending to use his explosive skills to pull off a huge heist. Pao must use his own resources to stop Mak and prevent heavy civilian casualties. With heart-stopping car chases on the streets of Hong Kong and brilliant performances by the two leads, Full Alert is an intelligent, high velocity action movie considered to be one of director Ringo Lam's finest works. Special Features: Limited Edition O-Card Slipcase featuring new artwork by Grégory Sacré (Gokaiju) [First Print Run of 2000 copies only] 1080p presentation on Blu-ray from a High Definition transfer from the original film elements Original Cantonese audio Optional English Subtitles Brand new feature length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) Audio commentary by director Ringo Lam Original theatrical trailer PLUS: A LIMITED EDITION Collector's Booklet featuring new writing by David West (NEO Magazine) [First Print Run of 2000 copies only] * All extras subject to change

• Topsy-Turvy | DVD | (11/09/2000) from £18.37   |  Saving you £-5.38 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  1880's London. The popular comic operas of Gilbert (words) and Sullivan (music) have never failed, but their latest, 'Princess Ida' receives a lukewarm press.

• Mr Vampire (Eureka Classics) Blu-ray | Blu Ray | (20/07/2020) from £14.29   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  One of the most genre-defining (not to mention genre-defying!) horror-comedies imaginable, and one of the key Hong Kong blockbuster hits of the 1980s, the popularity and influence of Mr. Vampire cannot be overstated. Spawning at least four sequels and countless spin-offs and imitations, this Hong Kong horror-comedy to end them all was an understandable crowd-pleasing sensation, and triggered a wave of jiangshi ( hopping vampire ) movies. Produced by the legendary Sammo Hung, the original Mr. Vampire is essential viewing for anyone interested in the 80s golden age of Hong Kong cinema. In a career-making performance, the late Lam Ching-ying is Master Kau, expert on all matters of the supernatural. When Kau and his two bumbling students, Man Choi (famous comedian Ricky Hui) and Chou (Fist of Legend's Chin Siu-ho), exhume a corpse for reburial, things go frighteningly and hilariously awry when the cadaver is revealed to be a hopping vampire. With the undead on the loose, Master Kau is blamed for the chaos, and must work with his students to put the spirits to rest before the vampire's own granddaughter (80s Hong Kong action icon Moon Lee) gets bitten. Fighting the vampires with everything from sticky rice to filing down the bloodsucker's fangs, the trio must defeat an increasing number of ghoulish dangers. Director Ricky Lau would go on to make several more Mr. Vampire successors (as well as the related Sammo Hung sequel Encounters of the Spooky Kind II, with Lam Ching-ying as another vampire-battling master), but nothing tops the original for its classic fusion of screams and laughs, and it has never looked as eye-poppingly, vampire-hoppingly beautiful as this new Blu-ray special edition. Special Features: Limited Edition O-CARD Slipcase with new artwork by Darren Wheeling [2000 units] PLUS: A Collector's Booklet featuring new writing on the film [2000 units] 1080p presentation from a brand new 2K restoration Original Cantonese audio (original mono presentations) English dub track produced for the film's original European home video release English dub track produced for the film's original American home video release Newly translated English subtitles Brand new and exclusive feature length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) Alternate end credits Archival interview with Chin Siu-hou [40 mins] Archival interview with Moon Lee [15 mins] Archival interview with Ricky Lau [12 mins] Original Hong Kong Trailer

• Mad Detective | Blu Ray | (13/02/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  2007's largest grossing film at the Hong Kong box office - the smash-hit Mad Detective - is one of the freshest and most satisfying films from that country in a decade. The traditional Hong Kong police film is turned on its head: the imaginative twist being our hero - Detective Bun (a role created for Lau Ching Wan) - who has the ability to 'see' people's inner personalities or hidden ghosts. Breaking new ground and establishing new cinematic rules, Johnnie To's latest giddily entertaining collaboration with Wai Ka Fai radically raises the level of storytelling in modern film. This ingenious realisation of a supernaturally gifted copper is fast-paced and furious, yet also complex and disturbingly funny.Detective Bun (Lau Ching Wan) was recognised as a talented criminal profiler until he sliced off his right ear to offer as a gift at his chief's farewell party. Branded as 'mad' and discharged from the force, he has lived in seclusion with his beloved wife May (Kelly Lin) ever since. Strangely, Bun has the ability to 'see' a person's inner personality, their subconscious desires, emotions, and mental state. When a missing police gun is linked to several heists and murders, hotshot Inspector Ho (Andy On) calls on the valuable skills of his former mentor Bun to help unlock the killer's identity. However, Bun's unorthodox methods point to a fellow detective and take a schizophrenic turn for the worse...

• Legend of the Witches (1970) & Secret Rites (1971) | Blu Ray | (14/10/2019) from £14.75   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Legend of the Witches (1970, 85 mins): The originally X-rated film documentary which looks in detail at previously hidden magic rites and rituals. Sharing the secrets of initiation into a coven, divination through animal sacrifice, ritual scrying, the casting of a 'death spell', and the chilling intimacy of a Black Mass. It also explores Britain's hidden pagan heritage and its continued influence on our lives today. Secret Rites (1971, 47 mins): Part Mondo movie, part countercultural artefact, this strange mid-length 'documentary' by sex film director Derek Ford lifts the lid on witchcraft in 1970s Notting Hill. Mystery band The Spindle provide the groovy, psychedelic sounds while tentative occult enthusiast Penny and a serious-sounding narrator introduce the viewer to three ritual acts. Far out. Extras/Episodes: Presented in High Definition and Standard Definition Worldwide Blu-ray debut including the longest cut of Legend of the Witches ever released Newly recorded commentary on Secret Rites by Flipside founders Vic Pratt and William Fowler The Witch's Fiddle (1924, 7 mins): possibly the first student film ever made, this tale of a magical instrument was shot by the newly formed Cambridge University Kinema Club Out of Step: Witchcraft (1957, 14 mins): investigative journalist and charismatic Soho bon vivant Dan Farson presents this polite yet probing, nuanced TV documentary about witchcraft The Judgement of Albion (1968, 26 mins): bold, poetic images populate this ode to resistance by the writer of Blood on Satan's Claw, Robert Wynne Simmons Getting it Straight in Notting Hill Gate (1970, 25 mins): short but spectacular time-capsule counter-culture documentary was designed to redress negative perceptions of Notting Hill in 1970 Image gallery **FIRST PRESSING ONLY** fully illustrated booklet with essays by Christina Harrington, publisher and expert on the occult Mark Pilkington, film lecturer Dr Adrian Smith, and authors of The Bodies Beneath, Vic Pratt and William Fowler. Includes full film credits

• Prodigal Son | DVD | (29/07/2002) from £19.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The classic 'The Prodigal Son' is based on a true story: a colourful and action-packed tribute to Wing Chun legend Leung Jaan one of China's most enduring martial arts heroes. From his early days through his training and heroic battles these are the adventures of a true hero who loses his innocence and gains strength and empathy in his pursuit of honour and martial arts mastery. A true classic...

• BURNING PARADISE (Eureka Classics) Special Edition Blu-ray | Blu Ray | (29/05/2023) from £19.89   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Director Ringo Lam's (Wild Search, City on Fire) only film in the wuxia genre is also one his best and bloodiest.Hunted by the Manchu government, a young Fok Sai-yuk is captured and sent to the Red Lotus Temple, where Shaolin monks are enslaved and viciously tortured by the sadistic warden Kung (Wong Kam Kong). Thrown into a pit of corpses and left to die, Fong survives and attempts to save his Shaolin brothers.Produced by Tsui Hark, Burning Paradise is a dark fantasy epic, filled with shocking violence and incredible choreography. Eureka Classics is proud to present the film for the first time in the UK since the VHS era in a blood-soaked special edition.Product FeaturesLimited Edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling (First Print Run of 2000 copies only)1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray from a 2K restoration of the films' original 35mm camera negativeCantonese and English audio options (both in their original mono presentations)Optional English Subtitles, newly translated for this releaseBrand new feature length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival)Brand new interview with actor Wong Kam KongArchival Interview with Tsui HarkOriginal theatrical trailerPLUS: A Limited Edition collector's booklet featuring new writing by James Oliver (First Print Run of 2000 copies only)*All extras subject to change

• Mr Vampire | DVD | (22/04/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Mr Vampire is a multi -leveled kaleidoscopic action adventure which combines the supernatural elements of black comedy and award-winning action in one of the most successful Hong Kong pictures ever made. Now re-mastered enjoy the physical brilliance of leading-man Chin Siu-ho the stunning art design of Lam Sai-kan and the innovative direction of Ricky Lau. This flamboyant and thoroughly entertaining fable of the Chinese supernatural was so successful it spawned an entire sub-genre

• Satan Returns | DVD | (19/06/2000) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Filmed in an oppressively dark and jumpy style reminiscent of the blockbuster 'Seven' this chilling Hong Kong horror stars Chingamy Yau as a police complaints officer being stalked by a psychopath who belives she is the devil's daughter. Maverick cop Mo Ti Nam tries to protect her with his lethal kicks and flying fists as the madman 'Judas' convinces her that she may indeed have demonic powers. Only the bumbling assistance of Mo's partner Ka-Ming busty female cop 'Leon' and the unpr

• Flower Drum Song | Blu Ray | (24/05/2022) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• The Human Goddess (Blu-ray) | Blu Ray | (09/07/2018) from £13.69   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  The Shaw Brothers veered into outright fantasy territory with HUMAN GODDESS - and often hilarious and very timely look at the state of Hong Kong in the early 1970s! Released in 1972 to adoring audiences, and directed by the iconic Meng Hua Ho (BLACK MAGIC/ MIGHTY PEKING MAN) this is an oddball outing even by the estoric standards of 88 Films and our immortal Asian film line! Taking audiences back to an era of troubled romance, painful poverty and greedy land tycoons - all of whom have to answer to an angel (played by the gorgeous Shanghai-born Li Ching) who has been sent from heaven to look after the residents of the former British colony - HUMAN GODDESS holds up as a riotious viewing experience even today. A mash-up of several genres - from sex comedy to space-age optimism and even political satire - HUMAN GODDESS is one of the most astute Hong Kong movies of its decade and a must-see for anyone curious about the golden age of Hong Kong cinema! Only 88 Films could have brought this true obscurity back from the vaults in a stunning HD transfer that will surely win over a new generation of vixen-enthusiastic viewers.

• Ghost Lovers | Blu Ray | (12/03/2018) from £13.15   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Long before South Korea became a pop culture phenomenon the country still possessed a fascinating pool of filmmaking talent and few were more prolific than the late Shin Sang-ok. Creating several genius genre efforts, such as the early K-horror creeper THE SNAKE WOMAN (1969), the director helmed one of his most famous and acclaimed creep-shows with THE GHOST LOVERS (1974). Made in Hong Kong for the Shaw Brothers, this ghoulishly effective supernatural horror classic has a beautiful babe from beyond-the-grave reach out to her beau... but, unfortunately for our feisty femme fatale, the struggles and shocks of a romance that includes outer-body terror and spirited surprises is difficult to contain! Both deceivingly romantic and eerily effective, this five star spine-tingler has been remastered for BluRay by the Asian cinema junkies at 88 Films. THE GHOST LOVERS has returned to British shelves in colourful and creepy HD condition to once again steal your soul!!!

• Meltdown | DVD | (10/05/2004) from £3.80   |  Saving you £2.19 (57.63%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Jet Li can always be relied upon when it comes to action movies, and Meltdown is no exception. No surprises with the story line: Kit Li witnesses his wife blown up in a gangster attack masterminded by the nefarious Doctor, only to be confronted by the same "no risk, no reward" gangster two years later, now aiming to steal the Russian crown jewels from a hotel complex. The shadow of Die Hard falls heavily across the action, with its skyscraper stunts and marauding helicopter, given an appropriate twist by the high-velocity martial-arts sequences and director Wong Jing's stylish take on the high-tech metropolis that is Hong Kong. Jackie Cheung adds a comic element as Frankie Lane, the action-movie star seemingly past his sell-by date, and Kwan Sau Mei's Doctor is the epitome of suave nastiness. On the DVD: Meltdown on disc has a 1.85:1 widescreen picture that reproduces the plethora of monochrome conference rooms and exploding glass panels with dizzying clarity. This release comes ready dubbed into English--don't check the synchronisation too often and you'll hardly notice--with subtitles in 12 languages. The photo gallery is enlivened with Jet Li trivia, while the filmographies are unusually frank about the commercial nature of the Hong Kong film industry in general and Wong Jing's contribution in particular. But done with this degree of panache, films such as Meltdown are never less than 110# entertainment. --Richard Whitehouse

• Full Alert | DVD | (17/07/2000) from £8.42   |  Saving you £11.57 (57.90%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Director Ringo Lam helms this standout action psycho-thriller. Perfectionist workaholic Inspector Pao finds himself up against Mak a seasoned criminal intending to use his explosives skills to pull off a billion heist. Now Pao must use his own resources to stop Mak and prevent heavy civilian casualties. With heartstopping car chases on the streets of Hong Kong and brilliant performances by the two leads Full Alert is an intelligent high velocity action movie considered by many as Lam's finest work.

• Rainy Dog | DVD | (30/06/2003) from £7.95   |  Saving you £10.03 (202.22%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Poetic hitman film noir from controversial Japanese director Takashi Miike. Yuuji is an outsider. As a Japanese mobster holed up in Taipei working as a hitman for a Triad boss he is far from his roots. Added to this complicated existence is the fact that his ex-wife has just dumped a young boy - probably their child - on his doorstep. A hazardous burden in this world of sly manouvers and quick-fire shoot-outs the boy is neglected and unloved. As Yuuji continues to do business as

• Running Out Of Time | DVD | (19/03/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  When a criminal mastermind is given only weeks to live he begins a psychological game with fatal consequences: over the next 72 hours he plans to take on the whole police force but there is one police negotiator who sees through his agenda and has vowed to stop his adversary at all costs... Director Johnny To brings a stylish flair to 'Running Out Of Time' a compelling cat-and-mouse crime drama that became a box-office smash in Hong Kong with truly outstanding performances from both Lau Ching Wan (Colour of the Truth) and Andy Lau which earned him the Best Actor prize at the 2000 Hong Kong Film Awards.

• Bruce Lee - Jeet Kune Do | DVD | (05/03/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Produced and directed by Walt Missingham the first ever non-Chinese to practise kung fu at the Shaolin temple this programme is narrated by Bruce Lee himself explaining and demonstrating his punching method his kicking technique his movement and combat principles and his unique philosophies. Using an impressive collection of personal notes stunning rare action footage of Bruce Lee and numerous interviews with his friends and colleagues including Dan Inosanto this program

• Dreadnaught | DVD | (07/08/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £16.99

  Internationally acclaimed master of action Yuen Woo-Ping (The Matrix) directs Dreadnaught a powerful action flick with a rare team-up of popular Kung Fu star Yuen Biao and Chinese Opera star Kwan Tak-Hing! When psychotic killer White Tiger (Yuen Shun-Yee) goes on the loose cowardly Mousey (Yuen Biao) turns to the aged Wong Fei Hong (Kwan Tak-Hing) for training. The goal: to learn how to fight and master his fear! The journey is not as easy as either would like but when White Tiger and his comrade Master Tam (Philip Ko) go after Wong Fei Hong it's Mousey who has to conquer his inner demons to save the legendary Kung Fu hero! Entertaining Kung Fu action lights up Dreadnaught a film that mixes action comedy various martial arts styles and even the odd chilling moment to create a truly entertaining and unique Hong Kong film! Dreadnaught easily ranks among the finest works from director Yuen Woo-Ping.

• Death Duel Of Kung Fu | DVD | (04/09/2000) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

  The stars of SECRET RIVALS reunite in this most action packed of films. Wong Tao and John Liu play a pair of Ming patriots who are trying to stop the Ching Army from crossing the Formosa Straits and attacking the remnants of the Ming troops residing in Formosa (Taiwan). Their plight is made more hazardous as news of their presence spreads to the capital. What follows is nearly an hour of superb fight choreography set against the beautiful backdrop of South Korea.

• Songs Of The Wanderers | DVD | (04/01/2001) from £9.72   |  Saving you £16.53 (195.39%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Cloud gate Dance theatre of Taiwan presents, 'Songs Of The Wanderers'.