Ninja Terminator (1985) (Neon Eagle Video)

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Neon Eagle Video is proud to present the first ever official HD release of the mind-melting martial arts cult classic Ninja Terminator!

As anyone who has seen the film knows, a description of the plot is almost impossible. More or less: a group of ninjas compete to control the ultimate artifact of their craft – the Golden Ninja Warrior statue! Meanwhile, a secret agent tries to bust up an organized crime ring that is somehow connected to the statue. But really, the plot is beside the point. Rather, it’s the constant display of cheesy insanity onscreen that will keep you hooked from the first minute until the final battle!

After years of ugly-looking and legally dubious copies of the film making the rounds, we are hugely excited to bring to you its first ever authorized disc release in North America, restored from a 4K scan of the original negative and in its proper widescreen aspect ratio. A host of commentaries, interviews, and trailers round out this deluxe release, but the most exciting extra is the inclusion of the original ‘source’ film The Uninvited Guest of the Star Ferry! IFD used this Korean/Taiwanese co-production as the basis for Ninja Terminator and prior to this release it has never been seen anywhere in the western world!

LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS:

- 2 Blu-rays / 2 Films: Ninja Terminator and The Uninvited Guest of the Star Ferry
- Each in their own Blu-ray case housed in a rigid side load slipcase with artwork by Justin Coffee
- An Exclusive 40 page perfect bound Book featuring new writing on the film by Jesus Perez Manuel Molina and David Zuzelo

• Disc 1 (Blu-ray): Ninja Terminator •

SPECS:

- 2:39:1 / 90 minutes / All Region / 1985 / Director - Godfrey Ho
- Restored from a 4K scan of the negative / 1080p presentation
- English language audio
- Optional English SDH subtitles

BONUS FEATURES:

- Audio Commentary: Kenneth Brorsson and Phill Gillon of the Podcast on Fire Network
- Audio Commentary: Asian film experts Arne Venema and Mike Leeder
- Interview with director Godfrey Ho on Ninja Terminator and working at IFD
- Interview with Godfrey Ho and dubber Simon Broad on the dubbing of Ninja Terminator and other IFD films
- Interview with Chris Poggiali, co-author of ‘These Fists Break Bricks’
- Trailer (SD)

• Disc 2 (Blu-ray): The Uninvited Guest of the Star Ferry **LIMITED EDITION ONLY** •

SPECS:

- 2:39:1 / 90 minutes / 1984 / All Region / Director - Kim Si-hyun
- 1080p presentation from a 2K scan of the original ‘source’ film of Ninja Terminator, taken from an ultra-rare 16mm print.
- **Please note: This feature is assembled from a salvaged print that was once thought lost. Due to large amounts of dust, mold, and scratches, what you see is what you get! This HD version, “grindhouse presentation” of the film is only available with the limited edition Ninja Terminator set**
- Korean language audio w/ English subtitles

BONUS FEATURES:

- IFD Ninja Trailer compilation (HD and SD)

Ninja Terminator (1985) Neon Eagle Video Blu-ray promo trailer - YouTube

[ravenus]

I assume there will later be a more widely available single-disc standard edition without the bonus disc and swag.

[hedliniv]

no 4k release? lame

[Walter Kafka]

On it so fast.

[Jared A.]

Originally Posted by ravenus

I assume there will later be a more widely available single-disc standard edition without the bonus disc and swag.

Yes, though it will only come once this edition sells out. So it might be a bit down the road.

Originally Posted by hedliniv

no 4k release? lame

We honestly did consider it but it's just not economically feasible for us at this time.

[By_His_Strypes]

Originally Posted by hedliniv

no 4k release? lame

not everything requires a 4K release...

[panterarules]

Ordered one for me and one for my brother for his birthday.

[agenda]

Originally Posted by hedliniv

no 4k release? lame

Give me a f*****g break, seriously!

[GenPion]

Originally Posted by agenda

Give me a f*****g break, seriously!

Dude, I prefer a 4K disc when possible too. Give the companies a break, though. There might be no HDR grade (another added expense). The manufacturing cost for a 4K disc is about $5 and $1 for Blu-ray.

That should help explain why sometimes a 4K remaster is only on Blu-ray disc. (Sometimes the material just doesn't seem to warrant a 4K disc, either - the scan might look too dark, etc.)

[hedliniv]

Wrong. I can appreciate the company making the decision they did however when this type of movie has a 4k scan and will probably never have another release it would be nice to have a uhd disc with hdr. This “not everything requires a 4k release..” attitude smacks of the same mentality that blu-ray had early on. You can find old threads making the argument that comedies don’t need blu-ray and only action movies like the Dark Knight warranted a blu-ray release.

Originally Posted by By_His_Strypes

not everything requires a 4K release...

[Walter Kafka]

He's not in this one, but I need an interview with Stuart Steen (Smith)

[trentdiesel]

Originally Posted by hedliniv

Wrong. I can appreciate the company making the decision they did however when this type of movie has a 4k scan and will probably never have another release it would be nice to have a uhd disc with hdr. This “not everything requires a 4k release..” attitude smacks of the same mentality that blu-ray had early on. You can find old threads making the argument that comedies don’t need blu-ray and only action movies like the Dark Knight warranted a blu-ray release.

Yeah it would be really important to you, it could be your 2nd 4k in your collection. Certainly worth entering a thread where people are excited for a release and making a negative comment.

[gbm82]

Originally Posted by hedliniv

Wrong. I can appreciate the company making the decision they did however when this type of movie has a 4k scan and will probably never have another release it would be nice to have a uhd disc with hdr. This “not everything requires a 4k release..” attitude smacks of the same mentality that blu-ray had early on. You can find old threads making the argument that comedies don’t need blu-ray and only action movies like the Dark Knight warranted a blu-ray release.

start your own label and front the extra costs then...

[ravenus]

Is there any print or video interview available online where Richard Harrison speaks about his work with Godfrey Ho?

[By_His_Strypes]

Originally Posted by hedliniv

Wrong. I can appreciate the company making the decision they did however when this type of movie has a 4k scan and will probably never have another release it would be nice to have a uhd disc with hdr. This “not everything requires a 4k release..” attitude smacks of the same mentality that blu-ray had early on. You can find old threads making the argument that comedies don’t need blu-ray and only action movies like the Dark Knight warranted a blu-ray release.

It's much simpler than that you get more flies w/ honey than w/ vinegar.

[yourmomcalled]

Originally Posted by hedliniv

Wrong. I can appreciate the company making the decision they did however when this type of movie has a 4k scan and will probably never have another release it would be nice to have a uhd disc with hdr. This “not everything requires a 4k release..” attitude smacks of the same mentality that blu-ray had early on. You can find old threads making the argument that comedies don’t need blu-ray and only action movies like the Dark Knight warranted a blu-ray release.

Judging by your collection, I’m having a hard time understanding how a title like Ninja Terminator even caught your attention.

[formula_nebula]

Originally Posted by agenda

Give me a f*****g break, seriously!

He/she, they/them only shows one 4k release in their collection. So I don't get the gripe either

[spacekitty]

Originally Posted by formula_nebula

He/she, they/them only shows one 4k release in their collection. So I don't get the gripe either

Just a troll then, I guess

[Curator]

I'll be picking this one up. But I'm slightly puzzled why Neon Eagle haven't even announced this on their own website yet.

[Walter Kafka]

Originally Posted by Curator

I'll be picking this one up. But I'm slightly puzzled why Neon Eagle haven't even announced this on their own website yet.

https://www.cauldron-films.com/colle...on-eagle-video