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'The Bells Of Death' (1968) - Coming to Blu-ray in the UK from Eureka Entertainment Release date: May 19 "A standout wuxia film heavily influenced by both the longstanding Japanese samurai tradition and the emergent Spaghetti Western, The Bells of Death is a fantastical tale of revenge produced by Shaw Brothers Studio, directed by the prolific Yueh Feng (Madam White Snake) and starring Chang Yi (Lady Whirlwind) in one of his earliest roles. Wu Fei (Chang) is a simple woodcutter - that is, at least, until he gives directions to a group of bandits he encounters on a lonely road, sending them in the direction of his family home. He returns to find the criminals have murdered his parents and younger brother - while his sister has been kidnapped, claimed by chief bandit Tao Ching Lung (Lam Kau, Drunken Master) as his new bride. Desperate for vengeance, Wu Fei finds a way forward when he encounters a master swordsman (Yang Chi-ching, Come Drink with Me), who takes the woodcutter under his wing and prepares him to take his bloody revenge. A markedly dark and gruesome wuxia film featuring a cadre of truly despicable villains, The Bells of Death boasts breathtaking cinematography by Pao Hsueh Li - who would go on to direct several wuxia films of his own - and features Hong Kong superstars Wu Ma and Sammo Hung in supporting roles. Eureka Classics is proud to present the film on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK." SPECIAL FEATURES
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![]() Eureka mini sale "Enjoy 25% off four of our top 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases and one Blu-ray - while stocks last. Don't wait - this offer ends Thursday, 27 February at 10am!" Titles: China O?Brien 1 and 2 - Blu-Ray - UK$18.74 (down from UK$24.99) China O?Brien 1 and 2 - 4K Ultra HD - UK$22.49 (down from UK$29.99) The Police Story Trilogy - 4K Ultra HD - UK$23.99 (down from UK$31.99) The Valiant Ones - 4K Ultra HD - UK$18.74 (down from UK$?24.99) Touch Of Evil - 4K Ultra HD - UK$17.99 (down from UK$23.99)
__________________ People try to put us down Just because we get around Golly, Gee! it's wrong to be so guilty |
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'The Eunuch' (1971) / 'The Deadly Knives' (1972) - Blu-ray pre-order available from Eureka Entertainment direct - UK$19.99 Release date: June 16 "Revenge is and has always been one of the most popular and prolific themes in Hong Kong cinema, from classic wuxia epics to kung fu movies and heroic bloodshed films. During the 1970s, Shaw Brothers Studio was the largest production company operating in Hong Kong and the king of the vengeance tale. Presented here are two of the studio's most interesting and underrated takes on the revenge story: The Eunuch and The Deadly Knives (or Fists of Vengeance). A wuxia pian written by the legendary Lo Wei (Fist of Fury) and directed by Teddy Yip (The Black Tavern), The Eunuch begins as the eponymous eunuch Gui De-hai (Pai Ying, The Valiant Ones) survives an attempt on his life ordered by the Emperor (Lo Wei himself). After killing the Emperor and his family in cold blood, Gui notices that the Prince is missing - and sets out to complete his revenge mission. Then, Ching Li (Four Riders) and Ling Yun (Killer Clans) star in the kung fu film The Deadly Knives as young lovers Guan Yue-hua and Yan Zi-fei, whose relationship is tested when Yan's family comes under threat by Japanese thugs led by Ogawa (Ching Miao, The Shadow Boxer). He becomes determined to avenge their honour - even if that means taking on Guan's corrupt father. The Eunuch and The Deadly Knives were made just as the wuxia film was giving way to the kung fu movie in the wake of Bruce Lee's international success, and provide a fascinating insight into how the theme of revenge was retooled as one genre superseded another. Eureka Classics presents both films on Blu-ray for the first time anywhere in the world" SPECIAL FEATURES
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__________________ People try to put us down Just because we get around Golly, Gee! it's wrong to be so guilty |
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'Hong Kong 1941 (1984) - Blu-ray pre-order available from Eureka Entertainment direct - UK$17.99 Release date: June 16 "A versatile British-Chinese filmmaker whose career has spanned nearly fifty years, Po-Chih Leong has worked in a variety of genres, from action in Foxbat to horror in The Island, comedy in Ping Pong and the gangster movie in Shanghai 1920, which was nominated for Best Feature at the Chicago International Film Festival. His masterpiece, though, is Hong Kong 1941 - an affecting war drama starring Cecilia Yip (Nomad), Alex Man (Rich and Famous) and Chow Yun-fat (The Killer) in his breakout role. Produced by Sammo Hung, Hong Kong 1941 follows three Hongkongers forced to negotiate life under occupation as their homeland falls to the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. Ha Yuk-nam (Yip) is a young woman locked in a love triangle with her close friends Yip Kim-fei (Chow) and Wong Hak-keung (Man). As they dream of escape, their complicated personal relationships play out against the background of oppression and brutality that was brought to Hong Kong by Japanese rule between 1941 and 1945. A story of loyalty and love, Leong's film deals with one of the darkest periods in Hong Kong's history and was nominated for no less than eight awards at the 1985 Hong Kong Film Awards - winning for its breathtaking cinematography by Brian Lai (The Postman Strikes Back). It also launched Chow Yun-fat to stardom two years before his first collaboration with John Woo in A Better Tomorrow. The Masters of Cinema series is honoured to present the film on Blu-ray for the first time outside of Asia." SPECIAL FEATURES
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__________________ People try to put us down Just because we get around Golly, Gee! it's wrong to be so guilty |
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'Heart Of Stone (1950) - Blu-ray pre-order available from Eureka Entertainment direct - UK$17.99 Release date: June 23 "In 1950, DEFA - the state-owned film studio of East Germany or the GDR - embarked on what would prove to be a long tradition of producing films based on folktales by the likes of Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm. German author Wilhelm Hauff provided the source for the studio's first folktale: The Cold Heart, which became Das kalte Herz or Heart of Stone. The first East German production to be shot in colour, it remained one of the most successful films the GDR ever produced until DEFA's dissolution in 1992. Peter Munk (Lutz Moik) lives in the Black Forest with his mother (Lotte Loebinger) and makes a modest living selling charcoal in the nearest town. He is deeply in love with the beautiful Lisbeth (Hanna Rucker) and equally as jealous of the arrogant Ezechiel (Paul Esser), a wealthy merchant who frequents the local tavern. Desperate to improve his social standing, Peter appeals to a mischievous forest spirit - the Glass Imp (Paul Bildt) - for help. The Imp grants Peter two wishes, but only with strict conditions attached that leave him wanting more. He then turns to the infamous Dutch Michael (Erwin Geschonneck), a reclusive warlock who can give Peter anything his heart desires - but only if he[s willing to exchange his heart for one made of stone. By turns whimsical, weird and darkly macabre, Heart of Stone is an arrestingly beautiful work of fantasy that established a template for DEFA's future folktales - including a penchant for scenes likely to induce nightmares in children - and was swiftly followed by the likes of The Devil from Mill Mountain, The Singing Ringing Tree and Rumpelstiltskin. The Masters of Cinema series is proud to present Heart of Stone on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK from an astonishing 2K restoration by the DEFA Foundation." SPECIAL FEATURES
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__________________ People try to put us down Just because we get around Golly, Gee! it's wrong to be so guilty |
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Not fussed about the limited edition but it's one to pick up at some point. |
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![]() Heart of Stone looks great, but what's up with that trailer, bloody awful, all the silly sound effects and editing.
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