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The ultra-violent martial arts sci-fi actioner ‘Boy Kills World’ starring ‘Crow’ actor Bill Skarsgård gets some New Posters
A modern day take on Crippled Avengers? Not quite, but a good way to introduce Moritz Mohr’s Boy Kills Wold, an upcoming martial arts actioner starring Bill Skarsgård (John Wick: Chapter 4), Andrew Koji (Warrior), Sharlto Copley (Hardcore Henry) and Yayan Ruhian (The Raid, The Raid 2). Produced by Sam Raimi (The Evil Dead), Boy Kills Wold features action choreography by Dawid Szatarski, who is perhaps best known for his work … Continue reading
Indonesian horror on the rise? Lionsgate to release Kimo Stamboel’s ‘Dancing Village: The Curse Begins’ in April
Later this year, Lionsgate will releasing Badarawuhi Di Desa Penari (Dancing Village: The Curse Begins), the prequel to Indonesia‘s highest-grossing film, KKN Curse of the Dancing Village. The film is also the first IMAX movie produced in Southeast Asia. Dancing Village: The Curse Begins is directed by Indonesian filmmaker Kimo Stamboel (Killers) – of the “Mo Brothers” directing duo (Headshot, Macabre). The film is set in an Indonesian village where … Continue reading
Well Go USA creates a Blu-ray for Wu Ershan’s ‘Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms’ on May 28th
On May 28, 2024, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray for Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms (read our review). This fantasy-actioner is directed by Wu Ershan, who is perhaps best known for 2012’s Painted Skin 2: The Resurrection and 2015’s Mojin: The Lost Legend. Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms stars Kris Phillips (Painted Skin 2: The Resurrection), Li Xuejian (The Wandering Earth II), Huang … Continue reading
Wanna sea some action? South Korean historical thriller ‘Noryang: Deadly Sea’ hits Blu-ray in May from Well Go USA
On May 14, 2024, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray for Noryang: Deadly Sea, a 2023 South Korean historical actioner from director Kim Han-Min (The Admiral: Roaring Currents). Filmmaker Kim Han-Min (War of the Arrows) is back at the wheel with Noryang: Deadly Sea, the third part of the saga that started with 2014’s The Admiral: Roaring Currents and 2022’s Hansan: Rising Dragon. The seven-year Imjin War nears an … Continue reading
The blood sport is back! Watch the New Trailer for martial arts throwback ‘Last Kumite’
On June 11, 2024, MPI Home Video is releasing a SteelBook for The Last Kumite on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray. The highly-anticipated actioner features cult martial arts icons Cynthia Rothrock (No Retreat, No Surrender 2), Kurt McKinney (No Retreat, No Surrender), Matthias Hues (Ultimate Justice), Michel Qissi (Kickboxer) and Billy Blanks (King of the Kickboxers). The Last Kumite centers around Mathis Landwehr (Lasko) who takes part in the kumite for … Continue reading
Take your shot, Funboy! Watch the New Trailer for Rupert Sanders ‘The Crow’ reboot starring Bill Skarsgård
Rupert Sanders, who is perhaps best known for helming 2012’s Snow White and The Huntsman and 2017’s Ghost in the Shell, is the director for the upcoming reboot of The Crow, starring Bill Skarsgård (Eternals), who plays Eric Draven, a role made famous by the late Brandon Lee. The upcoming film also stars Singer-actress FKA twigs (Honeyboy). According to Deadline, Lionsgate has just tied up an eight-figure deal for domestic rights to The … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! Dead Reckoning | Blu-ray | Only $9.83 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Dead Reckoning (aka Altar Rock). The film is the latest from director Andrzej Bartkowiak (Romeo Must Die, Exit Wounds, Cradle 2 the Grave, Maximum Impact). Dead Reckoning (read our review) stars India Eisley (Kite) and K.J. Apa (The Cul De Sac) as star-crossed lovers on the island of Nantucket whose romance is threatened by family loyalty. The film is described as a “millennial romantic thriller” inspired by the Boston Marathon … Continue reading
Can’t get enough of ‘The Raid’? Umbrella announces a 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition jam-packed with plenty of extras
On July 3, 2024, Umbrella Entertainment is releasing a 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Region B) Collector’s Limited Edition for The Raid, the 2011 groundbreaking martial arts cult-classic from Gareth Evans (The Raid 2, Apostle, Merantau). The Raid stars Iko Uwais (Triple Threat), Joe Taslim (The Night Comes for Us) and Yayan Ruhian (Yakuza Apocalypse). The throat-cutting, arm-snapping, non-stop action flick The Raid has arrived in 4K HDR with Dolby Vision … Continue reading
Details for Film Masters’ Blu-ray for the 1979 Kung Fu exploitation film ‘The Crippled Masters’ arriving in July
On July 23, 2024, Film Masters is releasing a Special Edition Bu-ray (Region A) for The Crippled Masters (not to be confused with 1978’s Crippled Avengers), a 1979 martial arts/exploitaiton film from director Joe Law (The Lost Secrets of Kung Fu). The Crippled Masters features two genuinely handicapped martial artists: Shun Chung-Chuen (Two Crippled Heroes) and Thomas Hong Chiu-Ming (Fighting Life). Chen Mu-Chuan (Jade Fox) also stars. Two men skilled in the … Continue reading
‘Birth of the Dragon’s Philip Ng and ‘Black Mask 2’s Andy On pair up (again) for the martial arts actioner ‘Without Remorse’
Writer/director Philip Lui Koon-Nam, who co-directed 2019’s Undercover Punch ad Gun with Frankie Tam, is re-teaming with Philip Ng (Birth of the Dragon, Zombie Fight Club) and Andy On (Abduction, Blind War) for the upcoming actioner, Without Remorse (no relation to the 2021 Michael B. Jordan film of the same name). Ng and On have worked together many times before, with roles in the likes of Star Runner, New Police Story, … Continue reading
The writer behind all of Donnie Yen’s ‘Ip Man’ films has Patrick Tam dancing (while buzzed) for his ‘Fight for Tomorrow’
Chan Tai-lee (Fierce Cop), a filmmaker who is perhaps best known for writing several of Donnie Yen’s films – including 2008’s Ip Man, 2010’s Ip Man 2, 2013’s Special I.D., 2015’s Ip Man 3, 2018’s Big Brother, and 2019’s Ip Man 4: The Finale – is returning to the director’s chair for Mandarin Motion Pictures’ Fight for Tomorrow. The film stars Patrick Tam (The Fatal Raid), Matthew “Locker” Lam Ka … Continue reading
‘Call of Heroes’ stars Eddie Peng and Louis Koo cross criminal paths in the Trailer for Calvin Tong’s ‘Trier of Fact’
Hong Kong stars Louis Koo (The White Storm 3: Heaven or Hell, Warriors of Future) and Eddie Peng (The Rescue, I Did It My Way) re-team for One Cool Film group’s The Trier of Fact, an upcoming crime thriller from writer/director Calvin Tong (Bursting Point). Trier of Fact follows a detective and a crime division officer as they uncover the criminal activities of a drug lord (via Variety). The film … Continue reading
Nick Cheung returns to horror in the Trailer for his 4th directorial gig ‘Peg O’ My Heart’ also starring Terrance Lau
Following his first three directorial efforts – 2014’s Hungry Ghost Ritual, 2015’s Keeper of Darkness and 2018’s The Trough – Hong Kong star Nick Cheung Ka-fai (Bodies at Rest, Integrity) is back in the director’s chair for a 4th time in Peg O’ My Heart (aka Shadow of Redemption). In the film, Cheung will star opposite Terrance Lau (Beyond the Dream), who is mostly known for his portrayal of Leslie Cheung … Continue reading
Wall or No Wall? Watch the Teaser Trailer for Soi Cheang’s all-star martial arts actioner ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’
Director Soi Cheang Pou Soi (SPL II: A Time for Consequences, The Monkey King) – and producers Wilson Yip (Paradox, Ip Man Franchise) and John Chong (The Invincible Dragon) – are currently prepping Media Asia’s Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (formerly Kowloon Walled City). This upcoming actioner stars Louis Koo (Organized Crime and Triad Bureau), Sammo Hung (King Swindler), Richie Jen (Trivisa), Raymond Lam (Line Walker) and Philip Ng (Undercover Punch and Gun), … Continue reading
Hungry for action? Watch the New ‘Kitchen Fight’ Trailer for Monkey Man’ directed by and starring Dev Patel
John Wick, move over! On April 5, 2024, Universal is releasing Dev Patel’s (Slumdog Millionaire) martial arts-infused action thriller, Monkey Man, a Jordan Peele-produced film that Patel not only directs, but stars in. In the film, a recently released ex-felon (Patel) living in India struggles to adjust to a world of corporate greed and eroding spiritual values. Monkey Man also stars Sharlto Copley (Hardcore Henry), Pitobash Vipin (Mirch), Sharma Sikandar … Continue reading
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