It's high time British audiences benefitted from a U.K. DVD release as all we've had to put up with was the old Eastern Heroes VHS edition from the '90s.

The original 'Spooky Encounters' effort is the better film imo and i don't think it'll be too long before Cine Asia reissue this title on DVD.

The sequel has it's moments but it's the frenetic final reel that sticks in my mind the most.:)

Another Shaw horror I intend to pick up. ;)

Trailer to a film "The Fake Ghost Catchers", Hong Kong, 1982 - YouTube

Off to watch Bio-Zombie,been ages since i last watched this one! :popcorn:

Satan Returns (1996)

Turns out out this is a Cat IIB and not a Cat III flick after all (even if the MIA dvd cover says otherwise).

Solid and creepy HK demonic thriller with a certain visual flair which comes recommended. :thumb:

The dvd is letterboxed and probably uses the old laserdisc master but considering how rare this is,I was happy with it.

http://hkmdb.com/db/images/movies/81...s+1996-2-b.jpg

I'll pick this one up as its dirt cheap on amazon so I won't mind the inevitably diabolical transfer from MIA :D Thanks for the recommendation!

Watched The Fake Ghost Catchers recently and really enjoyed it. :)

Some comedy,some ghostly shenanigans and a typical Shaw subplot (which provides the opportunity to throw in some fights).

Obviously inspired by the success of Spooky Encounters as it is a very similar film in feel.

Just ordered this one.

Looks like fun. ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOiEdYAGrNk

Forgive me - I know what a Cat III film is, but what is a Cat IIB?

IIB is a slightly lower rating than III. ;)

Have a look here for more info:
Hong Kong motion picture rating system - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

OK - presumably equivalent to a UK '15' rating then?