Shawscope - Vengeance / The Deadly Duo / Holy Flame Of The Martial World [Blu-ray] [UK]

Release Date TBC Late November

Shaw Brothers studio made the biggest movies in Hong Kong – and this box-set gathers three of their finest.

Vengeance is every bit as blood-soaked as you'd expect from master director Chang Cheh (Heroes Two), as superstar David Chiang (Shaolin Mantis) battles to take down the snakes who killed his brother.

Chiang returns as one of The Deadly Duo alongside the legendary Ti Lung (The Kung Fu Instructor); they're patriotic rebels struggling to free their prince from the clutches of the evil invaders.

Finally, the eye-popping extravaganza of Holy Flame of the Martial Arts World sets good wizards against wicked sorcerers in a crazy epic battle – and no one did over-the-top movie magic better than Shaw Brothers.

Three films, three classics and three essential additions to any kung fu collection.

Holy Flame of the Martial World

The sort of film that could only be made in Hong Kong! Here’s a crazy tale of super-human warriors doing battle with mystical all-powerful sorcerers. 18 years ago, those wizards killed a couple for their martial arts secrets. Now that couple's son – and the master who's taught him his magical kung fu – must confront them and put an end to their evil once and for all.

Not as well-known as Zu Warriors From The Magic Mountain or A Chinese Ghost Story, but every bit as bonkers, Holy Flame of the Martial World features flying swords, corpses doing kung fu and some of the most outrageous wirework that you ever did see. 88 Films are proud to present this preposterously entertaining film, beautifully restored and available on Blu-ray, at long, long last.

The Deadly Duo

Invaders have swept into China, and they've taken the rightful ruler hostage, holding him in an impenetrable prison. Or is it? Patriots learn of a way in, proposing a daring – even suicidal – raid. But it will take brave men to accomplish it, men of rare honour and courage: they will be facing an enemy who will fight them to the death.

Filled with brutal set-pieces and innovative action – watch out for death by cymbal! – The Deadly Duo is as blood soaked and bone crunching as you'd expect from master director Chang Cheh. (Vengeance). 88 Films are proud to present this classic slice of martial arts movie magnificence for the first time on UK Blu-ray.

Vengeance

Loyalty cuts deep; to the bone. When his brother is murdered by a well-connected martial artist, Guan Xiao Lou (David Chiang – The Deadly Duo) knows what he must do, and sets about doing it without hesitation or mercy. Blood will be spilt and honour will be satisfied, no matter what it will cost him.

A key film from kung fu Godfather Chang Cheh (and one of his absolute best), Vengeance is a stripped back – and thoroughly brutal – saga of retribution, with ferocious pace and iconic imagery. 88 Films are proud to present this seminal masterpiece on Blu-Ray® for the first time in the UK.

LIMITED EDITION FEATURES:

• Rigid slipcase featuring brand-new artwork by Sam Green
• Three double-sided posters and sleeves, one for each film, showcasing newly commissioned artwork on one side and the original theatrical poster artwork on the reverse side

SPECIAL FEATURES:

VENGEANCE

• High Definition Blu-ray presentation in 2.35:1 aspect ratio
• Original Mandarin mono 2.0 audio track with newly translated optional English subtitles
• English Mono
• Audio commentary by East Asian film experts Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) and Michael Worth
• The Angel of Death - An interview with lead actor David Chiang
• Tony Rayns on Vengeance!
• Original Trailer
• Image Gallery

THE DEADLY DUO

• High Definition Blu-ray presentation in 2.35:1 aspect ratio
• Original Mandarin mono 2.0 audio track with newly translated optional English subtitles
• English Mono
• Audio commentary by East Asian film experts Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) and Michael Worth
• The Anonymous Hero - An interview with assistant director Godfrey Ho
• The Deadly Trio - James Mudge on The Deadly Duo
• Hong Kong Trailer
• German Trailer
• Image Gallery

HOLY FLAME OF THE MARTIAL WORLD

• High Definition Blu-ray presentation in 2.35:1 aspect ratio
• Original Cantonese mono 2.0 audio track with newly translated optional English subtitles
• English Mono
• Audio Commentary by David West
• Audio commentary by East Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival)
• The Forgotten Shaw New Wave of Wuxia films: Actors Jason Pai Piao, Yeung Jing Jing and Candy Man discuss working with director Tony Liu
• Hong Kong Trailer
• Image Gallery