The 88 Films Thread

[Susan Foreman]

'The Chinese Boxer' (1970) - Pre-order available from Amazon UK

Release date: August 30

"From the golden age of Kung Fu movies, the legendary Shaw Brothers bring you an action-packed tale of revenge, mayhem and flying fists. When his martial arts school is viciously attacked by a rival gang of Japanese thugs, Lei Ming swears to bring them down with violent justice.

Written, starring and directed by Jimmy Wang Yu, The Chinese Boxer is a fabulously fast-paced feature full of exquisite set-pieces and mind-blowing fight choreography"

Special Features:
• Interview with David West
• AND MORE...

[Susan Foreman]

'The Flag of Iron' (1980) - Pre-order available from Amazon UK - £15:00

Release date: September 20

"Another cult classic from the Shaw Brothers Studio, The Flag of Iron is a quintessential Hong Kong tale of rivals, betrayal and family feuds. When the master of the Iron Flag clan is killed by a mysterious assassin known only as Spearman, it sets off an explosive chain of events which pits two brothers against each other in an action-packed adventure of fist flying fury.

Directed by Chan Cheh (The One-Armed Swordsman, Five Venoms), this kinetic and highly influential Kung Fu picture, mixes traditional storytelling with more modern presentation techniques, layering acrobatics, the use exotic weaponry and quick as lightening fight sequences to produce a sure fire entertaining hit, which no serious collector of martial arts movies can be without."

[Susan Foreman]

'Disciples of Shaolin' (1975) - Pre-order available from Amazon UK - £15:00

Release date: September 20

"Another Kung Fu vehicle from the infamous Shaw Brothers Studio, Disciples of Shaolin AKA Hong quan xiao zi, delivers a typically power-packed Hong Kong tale of enemy gangs and super cool fight scenes. When shaolin disciple Kuan Fung Yi (Sheng Fu) takes a job at a textile factory he soon becomes embroiled in a bitter and violent clash with the rival Manchu clan who run a neighbouring mill.

As well delivering some impressive martial arts set pieces, Disciples of Shaolin also provides a political punch, underlining the abuse of workers and the corruption of cruel bosses. Fast, fierce and thought provoking, this is a must for collectors of extreme Asian cinema."

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

What's the verdict on Beyond Darkness?

Most reviews i've read say it's really poor with no horror, gore, t&a or any exploitative elements.

Despite all this i do like the cover art.

Edit - Just read Nos' two and a half star review on Letterboxd.

[MrBarlow]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

What's the verdict on Beyond Darkness?

Most reviews i've read say it's really poor with no horror, gore, t&a or any exploitative elements.

Despite all this i do like the cover art.

Edit - Just read Nos' two and a half star review on Letterboxd.

B grade horror movie that's like The Amityville horror and Poltergeist combined with something of a possession mixed in, it's been a year since i watched it

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by MrBarlow

B grade horror movie that's like The Amityville horror and Poltergeist combined with something of a possession mixed in, it's been a year since i watched it

I notice you don't actually say that you liked it?

[MrBarlow]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

I notice you don't actually say that you liked it?

I didn't like it but also didn't hate it

[Rob4]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

What's the verdict on Beyond Darkness?

Get Beyond the Darkness instead

I think it will be more up your street Dem

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Rob4

Get Beyond the Darkness instead

I think it will be more up your street Dem

I have that on dvd. Not one i'm fussed about upgrading to be honest. I'm more interested in something i haven't seen.

Thanks for the suggestion though Rob.

[Trashforcash]

Originally Posted by nicholasrope

I thought that too, I have no idea how things work regarding obtaining rights and BBFC costs but I'm wondering if the costs regarding Gestapo's Last Orgy have meant that 88 Films have to recoup their loses on that title?

I imagine 88 will be ok with the financing for Last Orgy, it's probably a "no certification, no deal" situation. I've not seen the film myself, but it has a fearsome reputation. They were probably taken aback by its certification refusal though, given how everything gets through now..

Back on the big box topic, I just think they need a better flagship title to set things off. I would have launched the big boxes with Hunanoids.

On another, another topic. Does anyone know if there is a Scream set in the works anywhere? Would fit nicely into 88's I know/ Urban Legends remit. Would be good to see the original Scream released without cuts.