{"product_id":"the-haunted-cop-shop-blu-ray-us","title":"The Haunted Cop Shop [Blu-ray] [US]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date: 8\/9\/2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Haunted Cop Shop\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a wildly entertaining Hong Kong horror-comedy that blends supernatural chills with slapstick humor and irreverent genre mashups, marking an early screenplay credit for Wong Kar-wai long before his rise as an arthouse auteur. Directed by Jeffrey Lau, the film taps into the late-1980s boom of ghost comedies, combining eerie folklore with outrageous comedy and energetic performances from stars Jacky Cheung and Ricky Hui\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet in a police station built atop a former wartime site once occupied by Japanese soldiers, the film unleashes a wave of restless spirits who return to haunt the living. When a group of bumbling, underachieving cops find themselves assigned to the precinct, they must confront increasingly bizarre and dangerous paranormal encounters. As the hauntings escalate, it becomes clear that surviving the night will require more than courage--it will take luck, ingenuity, and a willingness to embrace the absurd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing clear inspiration from genre hits like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMr. Vampire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eEncounters of the Spooky Kind\u003c\/i\u003e, the film thrives on tonal whiplash, shifting effortlessly between spooky set pieces and broad, often outrageous comedy. Lau's stylish direction and the film's chaotic energy make it a standout example of Hong Kong's unique ability to fuse horror and humor into something wholly original. While far removed from Wong Kar-wai's later work, the script already hints at his playful subversion of genre expectations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Blu-ray edition from 88 Films presents the film in a new 2K restoration from the original negative, preserving its vibrant visuals and atmospheric lighting. The original Cantonese mono soundtrack has been remastered, accompanied by newly translated English subtitles. The release also includes an audio commentary by Asian cinema expert Frank Djeng, offering valuable context on the film's production and place within Hong Kong cinema\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional special features include\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHauntings and Hollerings\u003c\/i\u003e, a critical appreciation by James Mudge, alternate and extended shots, image galleries, and both the original Hong Kong trailer and a reconstructed Tai Seng trailer. The package is completed with an O-ring slipcase featuring new artwork by Sean Longmore and a reversible sleeve, making this a definitive presentation of a cult favorite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrated for its offbeat charm and genre-blending madness,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Haunted Cop Shop\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eremains a fan-favorite entry in Hong Kong's supernatural comedy canon--equal parts spooky and silly, and a fascinating early chapter in the career of one of cinema's most distinctive voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBonus Materials\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO-RING SLIP CASE WITH NEW ARTWORK BY SEAN LONGMORE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL NEGATIVE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eREMASTERED ORIGINAL CANTONESE MONOAURAL SOUNDTRACK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEWLY TRANSLATED ENGLISH SUBTITLES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Commentary with Asian Cinema Expert Frank Djeng\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHauntings and Hollerings - James Mudge on The Haunted Cop Shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternate and Extended Shots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImage Gallery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Hong Kong Trailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReconstructed Tai Seng Trailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversible Sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"88 Films","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54150072009014,"sku":"US88FB071","price":43.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/7520\/9270\/files\/US88FB071.jpg?v=1782354425","url":"https:\/\/outrundvd.com.au\/products\/the-haunted-cop-shop-blu-ray-us","provider":"OutrunDVD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}