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October 2024
with collector’s edition releases for a quiet place in the country, trick r treat and more, october is shaping up to be a great month for film collectors. here’s our picks for october.
trick ‘r treat – limited edition
trick ‘r treat – limited edition
release date: 28th october 2024
dive into the sinister and darkly humorous world of trick ‘r treat, written and directed by michael dougherty (krampus). this anthology film communes with the spirits of classic horror portmanteaus like creepshow and tales from the crypt, weaving together four chilling tales, all taking place during the same fateful halloween night. follow the secretive and disturbing life of a high school principal who leads a double life as a ruthless serial killer; the journey of a young girl (anna paquin, x-men) looking for love who finds something infinitely more macabre; a group of teenagers playing a prank with disastrous consequences; and an old man (brian cox, succession) confronted by sam, a mischievous trick-or-treater with a terrifying secret.
with its interwoven tales of terror and unforgettable characters, trick ‘r treat has cemented itself as a halloween essential, paying loving homage to the golden age of horror comics and 80s creature features with a slick modern style sure to send shivers down the spine of any fright fiend. get ready for the scariest halloween of your life – and remember, always check your candy!
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brand new 4k restoration by arrow films, approved by writer-director michael dougherty
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4k (2160p) ultra hd blu-ray presentation in dolby vision (hdr10 compatible)
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original dts-hd ma 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo audio
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optional english subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
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brand new audio commentary with writer-director michael dougherty moderated by james a. janisse & chelsea rebecca from dead meat podcast
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archival audio commentary by michael dougherty, conceptual artist breehn burns, storyboard artist simeon wilkins and composer douglas pipes
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becoming sam, a brand new interview with actor quinn lord
facets of love
release date: 28th october 2024
a costume drama like no other, facets of love tells the stories of the shanghai brothel in the early years of the 20th century: of its devious owners, of the unhappy innocents that have been tricked into toiling there and of the entitled men who visit, the ordinary and the illustrious. a good deal saucier than the martial arts movies that its producers at shaw brothers studio are most famous for, li hsang-han’s film is a sensual indulgence, with beautiful design and photography. there’s even a small early appearance from jackie chan! 88 films are proud to present the uk blu-ray premier of this sumptuous, decadent delight.
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hd transfer from the original negative in 2.35:1 aspect ratio
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high definition (1080p) blu-ray presentation
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2.0 mandarin mono with english subtitles
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trailer
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stills gallery
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reversible sleeve featuring new art by yu-ming huang & original hong kong poster art
the kung fu instructor
the kung fu instructor
release date: 28th october 2024
in this bitterly divided town, there’s no middle ground; you’re either with one side or the other – cross the line and face dire consequences. one clan hires a kung fu master – played by the great ti lung (a better tomorrow) – to break the stalemate, but he’s nobody’s servant and his loyalties can’t be bought so easily… inspired by kurosawa’s yojimbo and sergio leone’s a fistful of dollars, the kung fu instructor puts a slightly more cynical spin on traditional codes of honour. stylishly directed by sun chung (human lanterns), 88 films are proud to present the uk blu-ray premier of this martial arts masterpiece.
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hd transfer from the original negative in 2.35:1 aspect ratio
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high definition (1080p) blu-ray presentation
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2.0 english mono dub
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2.0 mandarin mono with english subtitles
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trailer
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stills gallery
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reversible sleeve featuring original hong kong poster artwork
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4 collector’s art cards
daiei gothic: japanese ghost stories
daiei gothic: japanese ghost stories
release date: 28th october 2024
a collection of three of japan’s most famous ghost stories that have haunted people for centuries. kenji misumi (lone wolf and cub) directs the ghost of yotsuya, in which a woman returns from the grave as a horribly disfigured phantom to torment her husband and his new bride. in the snow woman, directed by tokuzo tanaka (zatoichi), a woodcutter must keep his oath to a vengeful female spirit or pay the ultimate price. the bride from hades by satsuo yamamoto (shinobi) sees a handsome samurai so enchanted by a courtesan’s beauty that he fails to realise that is a ghost. these three film versions from the daiei studio form a pinnacle of atmospheric japanese horror. their elegant visuals and ominous shadows rival the best of terence fisher or mario bava, while their iconic female ghosts would greatly influence asian genre cinema, from hong kong fantasy spectacles such as a chinese ghost story to j-horror.
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new 4k restorations of each film
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uncompressed mono pcm audio for each film
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optional english subtitles for all films
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newly designed box and booklet artwork by time tomorrow
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limited edition 80-page perfect bound book featuring new writing by authors tom mes, zack davisson and paul murray, newly translated archival reviews and ghost stories by lafcadio hearn
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limited edition of 4,000 copies presented in a rigid box with full-height scanavo cases for each film and removable obi strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings
i walked with a zombie/the seventh victim: criterion collection
i walked with a zombie/the seventh victim: criterion collection
release date: 14th october 2024
terror lives in the shadows in a pair of mesmerisingly moody horror milestones conjured from the imagination of val lewton, the visionary producer-auteur who turned our fears of the unseen and the unknown into haunting excursions into existential dread. as head of rko’s b-horror-movie unit during the 1940s, lewton, working with directors such as jacques tourneur and mark robson, brought a new sophistication to the genre by wringing chills not from conventional movie monsters but from brooding atmosphere, suggestion, and psychosexual unease. suffused with ritual, mysticism, and the occult, the poetically hypnotic i walked with a zombie and the shockingly subversive the seventh victim are still-tantalizing dreams of death that dare to embrace the darkness.
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new 4k digital restorations of both films, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks on the 4k uhd and blu-ray editions
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one 4k uhd disc of the films and one blu-ray with the films and special features
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audio commentary on i walked with a zombie featuring authors kim newman and stephen jones
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audio commentary on the seventh victim featuring film historian steve haberman
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interview with film critic and historian imogen sara smith
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trailers
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english subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
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plus: essays by critics chris fujiwara and lucy sante
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new illustration by katherine lam
release date: 28th october 2024
terror lives in the shadows in a pair of mesmerisingly moody horror milestones conjured from the imagination of val lewton, the visionary producer-auteur who turned our fears of the unseen and the unknown into haunting excursions into existential dread. as head of rko’s b-horror-movie unit during the 1940s, lewton, working with directors such as jacques tourneur and mark robson, brought a new sophistication to the genre by wringing chills not from conventional movie monsters but from brooding atmosphere, suggestion, and psychosexual unease. suffused with ritual, mysticism, and the occult, the poetically hypnotic i walked with a zombie and the shockingly subversive the seventh victim are still-tantalizing dreams of death that dare to embrace the darkness.
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hd transfer from the original negative in 2.35:1 aspect ratio
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high definition (1080p) blu-ray presentation
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2.0 english mono dub
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2.0 cantonese mono with english subtitles
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trailer
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stills gallery
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reversible sleeve featuring original hong kong poster artwork
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4 collector’s art cards
j-horror rising
j-horror rising
release date: 28th october 2024
vengeful ghosts returning from beyond the grave, young women with supernatural abilities, investigative narratives, a terror of technology, and an ominous aura of urban alienation and isolation mark the wave of horror and mystery films that emerged in japan at the turn of the millennium, collectively labeled as “j-horror”. remastered from the best available elements and packed with a host of new and archival extras, j-horror rising presents seven of the genre’s most distinctive titles.
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high definition (1080p) blu-ray presentations of all seven films
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original lossless 5.1 and lossless stereo sound options for shikoku, isola: multiple personality girl, inugami, st. john’s wort, carved: the slit-mouthed woman and noroi: the curse, and original lossless stereo audio for persona
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optional english subtitles for each film
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illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing by eugene thacker, jasper sharp, anton bitel, amber t., mark player, jim harper and sarah appleton
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double-sided foldout poster featuring newly commissioned artwork by john conlon
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limited edition packaging featuring newly commissioned artwork by john conlon
gaira’s guts trilogy
gaira’s guts trilogy
release date: 7th october 2024
discover the visceral world of kazuo ‘gaira’ komizu with the definitive trilogy boxset: “guts of a beauty,” “guts of a virgin,” and “rusted body.” renowned for his outrageous and uncompromising vision, gaira delves into the darkest corners of human nature and desire. each film weaves a gripping narrative with unflinching imagery, pushing the boundaries of horror and eroticism. this collection is a must-have for fans of provocative cinema, offering a unique glimpse into the twisted genius of one of japan’s most controversial directors.
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blu-ray (1080p) presentation of all three films in original 1:85:1 aspect ratio
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original 2.0 english mono with improved english subtitles
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brand new interview with director kazuo ‘gaira’ komizu
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stills galleries
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trailer
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newly commissioned artwork by ilan sheady & reverse sleeve featuring original japanese poster artwork
a quiet place in the country
a quiet place in the country
release date: 28th october 2024
leonardo (franco nero, the day of the owl) is a celebrated artist plagued by nightmares which stop him from completing his work. his agent and sometime lover, flavia (vanessa redgrave, the devils), encourages him to relax, so he buys a country villa. once there he begins tracing the story of the previous owner while flavia’s presence in the house seems to awaken something as she encounters one mysterious accident after another. part ghost story, part meditation on the creative process told through the excesses of the 1960s. elio petri (the working class goes to heaven) brilliantly fuses these ideas in ways that are at times shocking, yet thought-provoking in their investigation of art, sex and madness, set to an eerie score by ennio morricone.
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booklet
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bonus footage
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interviews
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reversible sleeve featuring artwork based on original posters
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visual essay by kat ellinger on the theme of masculinity in the film and petri’s work
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trailers
dogra magra
release date: 28th october 2024
A man wakes in an asylum with no memory. Dr Wakabayashi helps him to recall his past in which he killed his bride on their wedding day. Part of his memory becomes linked to another doctor, Dr Masaki, and a manuscript, Dogra Magra. As the two doctors treat him, reality and fantasy become blurred and the patient becomes unsure of his identity or his doctors’ experiments. The final feature film by Toshio Matsumoto (Funeral Parade of Roses) is an adaptation of the celebrated novel by Kyusaku Yumeno, a period set gothic tale with a sense of dreamy dread that recalls Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Cure and the locked room mystery of Shutter Island.
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Interviews with Toshio Matsumoto (director)
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Instructions on Ahodara Sutra delivered by Hiroshi Sakano (16 mins)
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Visual essay by Julian Ross
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Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow
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Trailers