88 Films, a formidable force in UK-based home entertainment, specialises in the esoteric and the exhilarating, focusing on the dark, daring corners of cinema: horror, exploitation, and cult classics. Since its inception, this cinephile haven has meticulously curated and unleashed high-fidelity Blu-ray editions of obscure treasures and beloved gems from across the globe. From iconic 80s slashers to a treasure trove of golden age Hong Kong cinema, 88 Films exemplifies a commitment to cinephilia that transcends mere commercialism. Their restoration and remastering efforts elevate these relics to newfound heights, often heralding their high-definition debut. With a nod to the connoisseur, they offer immersive experiences replete with special features, commentaries, and limited edition packaging. In their steadfast dedication to the art of the obscure, 88 Films perpetuates a legacy that enriches the cinematic landscape, catering to both the intrepid explorer and the seasoned collector alike.

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The Thomas Crown Affair

 

From John McTiernan director of Die Hard, Predator and The Hunt for Red October comes a reworking of the classic 60s movie The Thomas Crown Affair. Given a 90s twist and featuring Pierce Brosnan (Mars Attacks, Dante’s Peak, Die Another Day) Rene Russo (Outbreak, Ransom, Lethal Weapon 3), and Denis Leary, this love story come thriller is wrought with knife-edge tension, wit, and a host of twists and turns to keep you guessing till the end.

 

• Limited Edition Double-Walled O-Ring featuring New Artwork by Sean Longmore

• A3 Double-sided Fold-out Poster

• High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation in 2.39:1 Aspect Ratio

• 5.1 English DTS-HD Master Audio

• Optional English SDH

• Audio Commentary with Sean Hogan and Barry Forshaw

• Would You Like to Dance – An Interview with Composer Bill Conti

• You Like The Chase – Filming The Thomas Crown Affair

• The Making of a Masterpiece – Making Of Documentary

• Theatrical Trailer

• Stills Gallery

• Reversible Sleeve featuring artwork by Sean Longmore and Original Poster Artwork

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Taxi Hunter

 

One of the most infamous movies branded with Hong Kong’s ‘adults only’ rating, Taxi Hunter bravely tackles the under-explored scourge of – er – unprofessional taxi drivers. After his pregnant wife perishes through the actions of a careless (and callous) cabby, mild-mannered Ah Kin (Anthony ‘king of the Cat III’s’ Wong) declares war on the entire profession – and you don’t need ‘The Knowledge’ to know he won’t be leaving a tip…

 

• Double Walled Matt Finish O-Ring featuring new artwork by Sean Longmore

• Double-sided foldout poster

• High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio

• Lossless 2.0 Cantonese Mono

• Newly Translated English Subtitles

• Audio Commentary by Hong Kong Film Expert Frank Djeng

• Hunting For Words – An Interview with Scriptwriter and Producer Tony Leung Hung-Wah

• How to Murder Your Taxi Driver? – An Interview with Action Director James Ha

• Falling Down in Hong Kong – An Interview with star Anthony Wong

• Theatrical Trailer

• Reversible cover with new artwork by Sean Longmore and original HK Poster Art

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Hard Boiled 2: The Last Blood

 

When a high-ranking Tibetan lama is wounded by terrorists, only a transfusion of his ultra rare blood type can save him. Heroic Hong Kong cops Andy Lau (‘Infernal Affairs’, ‘The Great Wall’) and Alan Tam (‘Armour of God’) must protect the unlikely donor, Eric Tsang (‘Lucky Stars’ series) from the assassins out to kill him. Shot on stunning Singapore locations, ‘The Last Blood’ also features former kung fu icon Leung Kar-yan (‘Warriors Two’). From Hong Kong hitmaker Wong Jing (‘City Hunter’, ‘God of Gamblers’) comes a fast-paced action thriller showcasing three of the genre’s brightest stars.

 

• Double Walled Matt Finish O-Ring featuring new artwork by Sean Longmore

• Double-sided foldout poster

• High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio

• 2.0 Cantonese Mono with English Subtitles and Optional SDH

• 2.0 English Mono

• Audio Commentary with Hong Kong Film Expert Frank Djeng

• English Trailer

• Hong Kong Trailer

• Stills Gallery

• Reversible cover with new design by Sean Longmore and original Hong Kong Art

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Hell of the Living Dead

 

There’s been a nasty outbreak of the living dead in Papua New Guinea and it’s up to an intrepid reporter (Margit Evelyn Newton), her cameraman (Gaby Renom) and an on hand squad of commandoes to find out why – and to try and stop it. There are disgusting special effects, some unexpected adversaries (a zombie rat, a zombie child and a zombie granny!) plus head-shots galore: truly, a film with something for everyone. Co-written by Claudio Fragrasso (inspired auteur of Troll 2) and directed by exploitation ace Bruno Mattei (Rats: Night of Terror; Violence in a Women’s Prison), 88 Films are proud to present this classic of family entertainment full-blooded shocker in all its gory glory!

 

• Brand new 4K Remaster from the Original Negatives presented in High Definition (1080p) in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio

• LPCM 2.0 English Mono

• LPCM 2.0 Italian Mono with newly translated English Subtitles

• Audio Commentary with Italian Genre Film Experts Eugenio Ercolani and Troy Howarth

• Beauty and the Dead – An Interview with Margie Newton

• Poor Zombies – An Interview with Claudio Fragasso

• Vincent and Clyde – A 2022 Interview with Claudio Fragasso

• Writing the Dead – An Interview with Rossella Drudi

• Attack of the VHS Zombies

• Reversible sleeve with newly commissioned artwork by Graham Humphreys and original Italian poster

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The Torture Chamber of Dr. Sadism

 

After being executed for the murder of twelve women, Count Regula (Lee) returns from the grave to wreak his terrible revenge on society in this full-on, late-60s West German shocker. Inspired by Edgar Allen Poe’s The Pit and the Pendulum it combines torture, sensationalism, and green-blooded man-servants in a weirdly affecting grand guignol-style presentation, dripping with vibrant colour and gothic atmosphere.

 

• Reverse-board Matt Finish O-ring featuring new artwork by Thomas Walker (First Pressing Only)(2000)

• 16 Page Booklet Notes by Andrew Graves (First Pressing Only)(2000)

• High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation in 1.57:1 Aspect Ratio

• 4K Restoration from Original 35mm Internegative

• 2.0 English Mono

• Audio Commentary with Film Critics Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw

• Film Locations 1967 vs 2020 Featurette

• “Die Schlangengrube-Die Burg de Grauens” German Super 8 Digest Version

• “Die Schlangengrube de Grafen Dracula” German Super 8 Digest Version

• Original German Trailer

• Modern Trailer

• Reversible sleeve featuring alternate art

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• 4K Restoration From Original “2-Perf” Techniscope Negative

• HD (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation

• 2.0 English Mono

• 2.0 Italian Mono with English Subtitles

• Audio Commentary with David Flint and Adrian Smith

• “Girolami Holocaust” – An interview with Alberto Moriani and Enzo G. Castellari

• “Our Life, Our Music” – An interview with Giacomo and Edda Dell’Orso

• “To Die and Rise in Rome” – An interview with Marcello Avellone

• Eaten Alive!: The Rise and Fall of the Italian Cannibal Film

• Q&A with Ian McCulloch at the Manchester Festival of Fantastic Films (2009)

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Postman Fights Back

 

When courier Ma (Kar-Yan Leung) alongside three other mismatched allies, is sent on a mission to deliver a secret cargo to a rebel leader, he soon finds himself on a patriotic quest to save the country and himself. Also starring Chow Yun-Fat (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), this historic Chinese action movie by Ronny Yu (Bride of Chucky, Freddy vs. Jason) from legendary Hong Kong studio Golden Harvest, is sure to pack a powerful punch.

 

• Double Walled Matt Finish O-Ring featuring new artwork by Sean Longmore

• Double-sided foldout poster

• Brand New 2K Restoration in 2.39:1 Aspect Ratio

• High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation

• Hong Kong Cut featuring Original Cantonese Mono with English Subtitles

• Export Cut featuring English 5.1 DTS-HD MA and English Mono with Alternate Score

• Audio Commentary with Frank Djeng and Director Ronny Yu (HK Cut)

• Archive Interview with Chow Yun-Fat

• Two Archive interviews with Leung Kar-Yan

• Archive Interview with with Ronny Yu

• ‘That Phat Samurai Guy’ Interviews Ronny Yu

• Reversible cover with new artwork by Sean Longmore and original HK Poster Art

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Magic Cop

 

After seeing off hopping corpses in Mr. Vampire, the great Lam Ching-ying (Enter the Dragon, Eastern Condors) faces a new supernatural challenge: someone is using the living dead to smuggle drugs into modern day Hong Kong and only Lam’s Officer Feng – policeman and Taoist master – can stop them, proving the power of traditional Chinese magic in the process! Mixing comedy, action and esoteric lore, Magic Cop sees the incomparable Lam at his brilliant best. 88 Films are proud to present this gorgeously restored treat from the golden age of Hong Kong cinema..

 

• Double Walled Gloss Finish O-ring featuring new artwork by Sean Longmore (First Pressing Only)(3000)

• Double-sided foldout poster (First Pressing Only)(3000)

• High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio

• 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio Original Cantonese Mono Mix

• 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio Cantonese Home Video Mix

• 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio English Surround Dub

• 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio English Dub

• Audio commentary with Hong Kong Film Experts Frank Djeng and Marc Walkow

• Taiwanese Cut with Alternate Score (SD)

• Interview with Tung Wei (HD)

• Reversible cover with new artwork by Sean Longmore and original HK Poster Art

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Armour of God 2: Operation Condor

 

The Asian Hawk is back! Undeterred by nearly dying while making the first Armour of God, Jackie Chan returned to battle for a sequel that’s bigger, better and even more daring. This time, Jackie’s intrepid treasure hunter is on the hunt for some Nazi gold but recovering it will not be easy, let alone safe. The most expensive Hong Kong film produced at that time, Armour of God II: Operation Condor showcases some of Jackie’s best stunts and action, building up to an epic climax that will blow you off your feet. The black belts at 88 Films are thrilled to present the UK Blu-Ray premier – uncut! – of this great fan favourite.

 

• NEW 2K Remaster from The Original 35mm Negative of a never-before-seen Extended Version [117 mins approx] in original 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio with Cantonese Mono

• NEW 2K restoration of the Original Hong Kong Version [107 mins approx] in original 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio

• Cantonese Mono [used theatrically]

• Cantonese 2.0 Surround Mix – a true stereo track that was mastered for the Hong Kong home releases in the early 90s

• Classic English Dub

• Newly-translated English Subtitles for both cuts

• [NEW] Audio Commentary by Film-Maker Arne Venema & Hong Kong Film Expert Mike Leeder

• [NEW] An Interview with Actor Bruce Fontaine [Adolf’s Guard]

• Original Trailer

• Reversible sleeve featuring Original HK Poster Art and new artwork from R.P. “Kung Fu Bob” O’Brien 

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Hitcher in the Dark

 

Delivering an updated late 80s version of the classic Giallo or slasher movie, Umberto Lenzi (So Sweet, So Perverse, Eaten Alive, Cannibal Ferox) an alarmingly creepy tale of faltering sanity, and unhealthy obsession. Hitcher in the Dark, plunges us into the murky and nightmarish world of matriarch-obsessed serial killer Mark Glazer (Joe Balogh). Spending his evenings raping and murdering innocent female victims, he eventually comes across Daniella who bears a striking resemblance to his dead mother. Produced by legendary schlockmeister general Joe D’Amato and following in the bloody footsteps of Hatchett for the Honeymoon (1970), Maniac (1980) or Lenzi’s earlier work, Hitcher in the Dark takes us to hell and back in a seedily unpleasant, grisly Italian psychodrama.

 

• Remastered 4K Transfer in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio from the Original Negative

• High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation

• 2.0 English LPCM Mono

• Optional English SDH

• Audio commentary with Author Troy Howarth

• “A Daughter” – An Interview with Alessandra Lenzi

• “The Hitcher’s Sound” – An Interview with Piero Parisi

• Il Cinema Kriminal Di Umberto Lenzi – Part 2

• Original Trailer

• Reversible sleeve featuring alternative artwork

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When bitten by a radioactive snake, Clark (J Eddie Pack) begins to transform into a horrible half-human/half reptile monster, in this mad, bizarre and utterly irresistible bit of late-80s low budget Italian splatter. Directed by Federico Prosperi (Wild Beats) and featuring Jamie Farr, better known as the cross-dressing GI, Klinger, in hit show M*A*S*H, this VHS era creature feature will have you checking behind the sofa for wriggling, scaly pests. Camp, bloody and full of venom, it’s bound to sink its fangs into you.

 

• Double Walled Gloss Finish O-ring featuring new artwork by Dani Manning (First Pressing Only)(2000)

• High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation in 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio

• Lossless 2.0 Stereo

• Optional English SDH

• Audio Commentary by Critics Kim Newman and Sean Hogan

• Reversible Sleeve featuring new art by Dani Manning and VHS Artwork

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Galaxy of Terror

 

Starring Robert Englund (NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA) and featuring Sid Haig (HOUSE OF A 1000 CORPSES, THE DEVIL’S REJECTS), this early 80s B Movie, clearly takes its cue from the likes of ALIEN and the explosion of late-night slashers that were dominating cinemas and VCR machines, to produce its unique brand of weird and wonderful science fiction horror. When spaceship Quest sets off on a rescue mission to the planet Morganthus, the crew immediately encounter problems when their craft is forced to crash land on the strange world. But their difficulties are only just beginning as their enforced stay soon turns into a terrifying nightmare born out of their own imaginations. A mix of creepily Lovecraftian horror and over the top thrills, this odd little dark fantasy showcases early work from the legendary James Cameron and takes us on a space-bound journey to Hell.

 

• NEW 4K Scan Of The Original Film Elements

• Original DTS-HD MA 2.0 Soundtrack

• Audio Commentary with Taaffe O-Connell, Allan Apone, Alec Gillis and David DeCoteau

• “Tales From The Lumber Yard: The Making Of Galaxy Of Terror” – A Six-Part Documentary Featuring Interviews With Producer Roger Corman, Director/Co-Writer Bruce D. Clark, Co-Writer Marc Siegler, Actors Robert Englund, Sid Haig and Taaffe O’Connell 

• Making Maggie – An Interview with Allan Apone

• “Mind Warp” Trailer

• Reversible Sleeve featuring alternative original poster art

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Knife of Ice

 

 

• Remastered 2K Transfer in 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio from the Original Negative

• High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation

• 2.0 English LPCM Mono

• 2.0 Italian LPCM Mono with newly-translated English Subtitles

• Audio Commentary by Giallo Expert Troy Howarth and Critic Nathaniel Thompson from Mondo-Digital.com

• ‘Yellow is the Colour of Fear’ – An Interview with Critic Marcus Stiglegger

• ‘Dressing to Kill’ – An Interview with Costume Designer Silvio Laurenzi

• Il Cinema Kriminal Di Umberto Lenzi – Part 1

• English Theatrical Trailer

• Reversible sleeve featuring original poster

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Ark of the Sun God

 

Who needs Indiana Jones when you’ve got Rick Spear? Rick’s a master cracksman – the best damn thief in the business – and he’s been hired to find the fabled burial chamber of King Gilgamesh and retrieve the valuables within. But he’s not the only one on the treasure hunt: others have their eyes on the loot and they’ll stop at nothing to get it… A late-career highlight from Italian genre favourite Antonio Margheriti (The Long Hair of Death; Seven Deaths in the Cats Eye), with a characteristically charming performance from David Warbeck (The Beyond) as the dashing Rick, Ark of the Sun God tips its fedora at Raiders of the Lost Ark but adds its own wild invention into the mix. The tomb-raiders at 88 Films are proud to present the 4k UHD premiere of this fabulous slice of 80s adventure.

 

• 4K Restoration From Original 35mm Negative

• HD (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation

• 2.0 English Mono

• 2.0 Italian Mono with English Subtitles

• Audio Commentary with Italian Genre Film Experts Eugenio Ercolani and Troy Howarth

• Assembling the Ark – An Interview with Alberto Moriani and Edoardo Margheriti

• Sketches and Credits – An Interview with Massimo Antonello Geleng

• Reversible sleeve with newly commissioned artwork by Graham Humphreys and original Italian poster

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Tough cop Giorgio (Luc Merenda, Torso) doesn’t like to play by the rules, going as far as gunning down a ruthless criminal in broad daylight. After he’s suspended from the force and his boss is murdered, he goes on a brutal undercover dive into the criminal underworld to expose a criminal organisation with no respect for authority. Starring Richard Conte (The Godfather) with a powerhouse score by the great composers Guido and Maurizio De Angelis (Street Law, The Big Racket), this blistering Italian crime classic blazes onto Blu-ray with every car chase and gunshot more mind-blowing than ever. Directed by cult filmmaker Sergio Martino (Hands of Steel, 2019 After the Fall of New York).

 

• Includes O-Ring for 1000 copies

• New 2K Master from the Original 35mm Camera Negative

• High Definition (1080p) Presentation in 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio

• 2.0 Dual Mono DTS-HD Master Audio English Soundtrack

• 2.0 Dual Mono DTS-HD Master Audio Italian Soundtrack with newly translated English Subtitles

• Audio Commentary By Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw

• Out For Justice – An Interview with Actor Luc Merenda

• Story Of Ex – An Interview with Actress Martine Brochard

• The Rules of Crime – An Interview with Writer Ernesto Gastaldi

• A Violent Professional – An Interview with Director Sergio Martino

• Reversible sleeve

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Night of the Demon

 

Amid the gush of early ‘80s low-budget backwoods horror, only one lost classic brought together softcore sex, hardcore violence, Satanic sex cults and a limb-tearing, gut-slinging, dick-ripping beast for “the best and bloodiest Bigfoot movie ever made.” (Buried.com): When a group of Anthropology students heads deep into the forest to investigate a series of Sasquatch attacks, they’ll discover an immortal brain-blast of crazy hermits, mutilated Girl Scouts, interspecies copulation and “one of the goriest final scenes in the whole history of splatter flicks” (A Slash Above). Producer/co-writer Jim L. Ball and director James C. Wasson deliver “an anti-masterpiece that moves like a bullet, unlike anything you’ve ever seen” (Mondo Digital) now scanned in 4K from the recently discovered 35mm answer print with over 5½ hours of Special Features on two discs.

 

• New 4K Scan and Restoration of the long lost Original Answer Print

• DTS-HA MA Mono Soundtrack

• Optional English Subtitles

• Just A Little Green Kid Outta Waco, Texas — Interview With Producer Jim L. Ball

• The Demon Made Me Do It — Interview With Director James C. Wasson

• Eye Of The Demon — Interview With Cinematographer John Quick

• FRATERNITY OF HORROR — Previously Unreleased 1964 Feature Produced By Jim L. Ball And Shot By John Quick

• Trailer

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Half a loaf of Kung Fu

 

While the mighty Shaw Brothers were dominating the Hong Kong martial arts scene with hard-hitting features like THE CHINESE BOXER and dazzling us with an aesthetic brilliance found in productions such as LEGENDARY WEAPONS OF CHINA or THE SHAOLIN DISCIPLES, writer and star JACKIE CHAN and director Chen Chi-Hwa were cutting across much of the pomposity associated with many of these types of films and offering something much more akin to parody with HALF A LOAF OF KUNG FU. Accident-prone Jiang (Chan) dreams of learning Kung Fu from a master, but when he takes employment as a bodyguard at a shady mansion, he stumbles upon an evil witch and finds himself in the middle of an uncertain future. Funny, inventive and clever, HALF A LOAF OF KUNG FU provides light-hearted action, some bonkers scenarios and of course, Chan’s patented style of fun and fury.

 

• Remastered HD Transfer from the Original Negative

• High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation

• Cantonese DTS-HD MA Mono

• English DTS-HD MA Mono

• Mandarin DTS-HD MA Mono

• Alternate Cantonese DTS-HD MA Mono featuring different music

• Retranslated English Subtitles

• Audio Commentary by Kung Fu Experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema

• Hong Kong Trailer

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Robotrix

 

From the heady days of early 90s Hong Kong exploitation cinema comes Robotrix, a hi-octane, fast and furious science fiction romp, packed with glorious action sequences and bonkers plotlines. When evil inventor Ryuichi Sakamato (Chung Lin) transfers his mind into that of a powerful cyborg, he becomes a murderer and rapist. But when one of his victims, Police officer Selena Lin (Chikako Aoyama) becomes super robot Eve-27, she teams up with android sidekick Ann (Amy Yip) and together they seek to bring the criminally insane scientist to justice. Like a crazy mix of The Terminator (1981), The Power Rangers and of course, Robocop (1987) Robotrix, combines the mad doctor movie with extreme martial arts to deliver a sexy, seductive, bionic tale of lust and violence given a uniquely Asian futuristic spin.

 

• UNCUT HD restoration in original 1:85:1 aspect ratio

• English LPCM Mono

• Cantonese LPCM Mono

• Newly translated optional English Subtitles and SDH

• Introduction with Director Jamie Luk

• Audio Commentary with HK Cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema

• Scenes From the Alternative Version

• English Language Titles

• Hong Kong Trailer

• Reversible sleeve with original Hong Kong poster artwork and brand-new artwork from R.P. “Kung Fu Bob” O’Brien

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