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Itâs the same movie, retooled to suit the demands of the audience. Sad Story of Saigon becomes Rape in Public Sea, with Category III material grafted in.
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BLACK MAGIC WITH BUDDHA (1983) hits UHD/Blu-ray! Thanks to FrĂŠdĂŠric Ambroisine's tireless restoration work, the Brain Demon lives again in 4K! Paul Fox and I provide a new commentary for Mondo Macabro.
Pre-orders Oct 30!
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HALLOWEEN SALE ANNOUNCEMENT#1!
Leading off our Halloween Sale pre-order announcements today is the long-awaited Hong Kong horror film, BLACK MAGIC WITH BUDDHA! Available in two different Limited Editions, UHD (in a slipcover) and Blu-ray (in a red case)!
*PLEASE NOTE - the reverse cover image and the Blu cover are still in the design stage but will be revealed soon*
BLACK MAGIC WITH BUDDHA (Hong Kong, 1983)
Looking for a way to get rich quick, neâer-do-well Ben Chin (played by Shaw Bros regular Chen Kuan-tai) travels to West Papua in order to steal the brain of a mummy and make it do his magic bidding, as one does. Though warned by a holy man to destroy the brain after using it only once, Ben cannot help himself and continues to use the malefic cerebellum to bump off his enemies and rise the corporate ladder. But the situation moves quickly out of his control, leading to a hallucinatory final confrontation between the grisly Brain Demon and a powerful deity known as the Four-Faced Buddha.
BLACK MAGIC WITH BUDDHA is a particularly wild example of the ultra-gory âblack magicâ themed horror films that were made in Hong Kong in the early 1980s, full of insane plotting, goopy, gross-out effects and deranged psychedelic imagery. Directed by another Shaw Bros veteran, Lo Lieh, for his own independent production company, BLACK MAGIC WITH BUDDHA has remained underseen for decades though it has become legendary among devotees of offbeat Asian horror.
Mondo Macabro is very excited to present this amazing relic of Hong Kong trash-horror in a brand new 4K restoration, which was overseen by producer and Asian film expert FrĂŠdĂŠric Ambroisine. This disc marks the first ever US release of the film in any format.
DISC FEATURES (UHD and Blu)
Region Free
Brand new 4K restoration from the original negative
Two different cuts of the film, one in Mandarin, the other in Cantonese
Optional English subtitles for both cuts
Brand new interview with actor Chen Kuan-tai
Brand new interview with producer Gracy Tong
Brand new visual essay on Lo Lieh by Shaun Williams and Brandon Perkins
Brand new featurette on SE Asian black magic culture by CFK Productions
Brand new audio commentary by Kenneth Brorsson and Paul Fox (Mandarin cut)
Brand new audio commentary by Arne Vemema and Dom Ting (Cantonese cut)
Trailers
Deleted scenes
LIMITED EDITION FEATURES
Slipcover with brand new art by Jolyon Yates (UHD edition only); reversible inner sleeve with new art by Ilan Sheady on the A side and original ad art on the B side; full color booklet with new essay on the film by John Charles; set of 6 double sided art cards reproducing original lobby cards; Red case (Blu-ray edition only); 2000 numbered copies of the UHD; 500 numbered copies of the Blu
Goes on sale Friday, October 30th at 9 AM Pacific/12 noon Eastern only at mondomacabro.bigcartel.com!
What do you get when you set out to make a modern-day Zatoichi film starring Lam Ching-Ying, only to decide it might sell better with sex instead? You get Sad Story of Saigon and Rape in Public Sea. Same movie, two very different beasts.
This weekend, on This Week In Sleaze!
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Have you caught our deep dive into Once Upon a Time in China II yet? Or our earlier episode on the original? We're moving on to Parts III & IV next, with shorter, more review-focused episodes, but still plenty of research and context along the way!
NEW episode!
Less than a year later, Once Upon a Time in China II arrives!
@sogoodreviews & @A4EPodcast discuss Tsui Hark, Jet Li, Donnie Yen & whether Part II tops the original.
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Have you caught our deep dive into Once Upon a Time in China II yet? Or our earlier episode on the original? We're moving on to Parts III & IV next, with shorter, more review-focused episodes, but still plenty of research and context along the way!
NEW episode!
Less than a year later, Once Upon a Time in China II arrives!
@sogoodreviews & @A4EPodcast discuss Tsui Hark, Jet Li, Donnie Yen & whether Part II tops the original.
Listen: podcastonfire.com
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Doing the thing with audio commentary talking again, for Taiwanese fantasy this time around.
THRILLING BLOODY SWORD (1981) - pre-order open Friday October 16 at 12pm!
Special Features information available on error4444.bigcartel.com/prodâŚ
NEW episode!
Less than a year later, Once Upon a Time in China II arrives!
@sogoodreviews & @A4EPodcast discuss Tsui Hark, Jet Li, Donnie Yen & whether Part II tops the original.
Listen: podcastonfire.com
Apple: bit.ly/4xSeQvB
Spotify: bit.ly/3TboXxf
Podcast On Fire retweeted
From Italy to Hong Kong, Richard Harrison left behind both an impressive legacy and an unwilling one as part of IFDâs wild run of ninja movies. RIP.
Richard Harrison, Star of Spaghetti Westerns and Sword-and-Sandal Flicks, Dies at 90 hollywoodreporter.com/moviesâŚ
These triple-bill episodes still pack in the background, but the quick reviews keep us moving through key filmographies towards the bigger single-film deep dives. For John Woo, weâre working our way towards Heroes Shed No Tears. Join us on the journey.
đ˘ NEW EPISODE!
Three very different variations on John Wooâs comedy career, from sex-farce, through the dark, unhinged From Riches to Rags, to the Chaplin-inspired Laughing Times.
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Podcast On Fire retweeted
Godfrey Hoâs cut-and-paste ninja classic Diamond Ninja Force is coming to Blu-ray from Neon Eagle Video. @EasternFilmFans and I are on the disc to talk about Demonâs Apartment, the original Taiwanese ghost film that was later merged into it.
***New Announcement#3!***
Up for pre-order now at Cauldron-Films.com (and up later at DiabolikDVD.com when the site is fully operational again)!
DIAMOND NINJA FORCE (Hong Kong, 1985)
DEMON'S APARTMENT (Taiwan, 1985)
DIAMOND NINJA FORCE is maybe the wildest of all the films directed by Godfrey Ho for IFD. Taking footage from three different shoots with Richard Harrison and combining it with a sleazy Taiwanese horror film called DEMONâS APARTMENT (also included in this release), Ho and company have created one of the strangest ninja films ever made.
Neon Eagle Video has restored both films from their original negatives / best available film elements straight from the IFD vaults, and they are presented here in HD for the first time ever, along with a host of exclusive extras.
DIAMOND NINJA FORCE
In more or less a direct sequel to NINJA TERMINATOR, DIAMOND NINJA FORCE finds Richard Harrison battling more bad guys with swords, magic, explosions, and mustaches. His foes, the Black Ninja Clan, are trying to force a real estate heiress to sell her land so they can reclaim the bodies of their ancestors. To help persuade her, they send in the Ghost Ninja, a horny specter who never does anything remotely ninja-like but does get involved in the heiressâ sex life with her husband. Meanwhile, the Black Ninja Clan murders Richard Harrisonâs wife for no reason. And you know what that means â REVENGE!
Neon Eagle Video has spared no expense in order to restore this brain-damaging classic of âcut and pasteâ action cinema from its original negative and presents it proudly in this deluxe package.
DEMONâS APARTMENT
A corrupt real estate baron covers up (literally) the fact that his latest housing project is built over a mass unmarked grave, which comes back to haunt (also literally) the family that moves into one of the bungalows. Mom starts seeing ghosts and freaking out almost immediately upon arriving, while Dad is convinced sheâs âjust seeing thingsâ and tries to calm her down by having sex with her (which actually seems to work). Meanwhile their empty-headed son is caught between a kindly Granny ghost and a skeevy specter that is anxious to drink his blood, unaware that the kid has hepatitis (?!?).
But the real trouble starts when the troubled spirit of a young lady gets all worked up by the sexy-times between perpetually nervous Mom and perpetually horny Dad, and decides to get in on the action, initiating a nasty possession that doesnât end well for anyone.
DEMONâS APARTMENT (a.k.a. GHOST RAPIST, a title weâre not using for obvious reasons) is a sleazed-up POLTERGEIST riff from mid-80s Taiwan that was used as the âsource filmâ for the IFD produced Godfrey Ho joint DIAMOND NINJA FORCE, also featured in this set. The film hits you with an almost constant barrage of insanity, with severed heads in laundry baskets, puking ghosts, gambling addict ghosts, erotic home abortions, cowardly exorcists, and much more.
Neon Eagle Video is totally psyched to present this Asian horror oddity on US home video for the first time ever, from an exclusive new 4K restoration.
Disc 1 (Blu-ray)
Diamond Ninja Force
Restored and reconstructed from a 4K scan of the negative and best remaining film elements / 1080p presentation
English language audio
Optional English SDH subtitles
Extras
Audio commentary by Samm Deighan
Audio commentary by Arne Venema and Mike Leeder
The Canadian Ninja: Talking IFD with Pierre Tremblay
Ninja Terminator & Diamond Ninja Force Locations
Archival trailer
2:39:1 / 90 minutes / 1988 / Director - Godfrey Ho / All Region
Disc 2 (Blu-ray)
Demonâs Apartment
Restored and reconstructed from a 4K scan of the negative and best remaining film elements / 1080p presentation
Mandarin language
Optional English subtitles
Extras
Commentary by Podcast on Fire
History of Copy and Paste movies visual essay (produced by Somebodyâs Favorite)
Full color booklet with liner notes by Daniel Budnick and John Charles - limited edition only
Rigid slipcase with artwork by Justin Coffee (front cover) and IIan Sheady (back cover) - limited edition only
Purchase here - cauldron-films.com/collectioâŚ
**Please note this is a pre-order that is scheduled to ship in December**
Podcast On Fire retweeted
According to Dylan Cheung, martial arts actor Chen Kuan-tai has died. There was no better embodiment of bruising power as Chen rose through Shaw Brothers, before moving into character roles and eventually appearing in the Best Picture winner Gallants. Rest in peace.
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Thanks @Error44442 for the finished disc of Johnny Wangâs brutal City Warriors. On the audio commentary, me & @EasternFilmFans break down Wang & Dick Weiâs careers, the Mandarin alternate footage, Mainland crime context and its place in â80s HK action. Thanks for having us!
đ˘ NEW EPISODE!
Three very different variations on John Wooâs comedy career, from sex-farce, through the dark, unhinged From Riches to Rags, to the Chaplin-inspired Laughing Times.
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We are laughing, with John Woo! This weekend, Podcast On Fire returns from the summer break with a trio of comedies getting the patented deep dive, while keeping the reviews to quick takes.
podcastonfire.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you find podcasts.
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Veteran Hong Kong actor Patrick Tse, affectionately known as âSei Gorâ, has passed away. His son, Nicholas Tse, announced the news in a statement shared on social media.
With a career spanning more than seven decades, Patrick Tse became one of Hong Kongâs most recognisable screen icons. He appeared in many beloved films and television series, including "The Shell Game", "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", "Love and Passion", "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils", "The Return of the Condor Heroes", "Shaolin Soccer" and "Time".
In recognition of his contribution to the industry, he received the Hong Kong Film Awardsâ Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019. In 2022, he became the awardsâ oldest Best Actor winner for his performance in "Time".
âThe show must go onâ - words that reflected the spirit he carried throughout his remarkable life and career.
His unforgettable performances, signature charm and lasting contribution to Hong Kong cinema will continue to live on.
Thank you for a lifetime of memories, Sei Gor.
Rest in peace, Patrick Tse. đď¸
