88 Films USA Discussion Thread - Page 36 - Blu-ray Forum

hainesdogg · 01-12-2023, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinema84

Maybe because Vinegar Syndrome has US rights? Expect an avalanche of those this year.

Yeah I'm wondering if February's hint of "Ultra Gory HK title" is a hint for Ricki-Oh: The Story of Ricky.

themp3000 · 01-12-2023, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hainesdogg

Yeah I'm wondering if February's hint of "Ultra Gory HK title" is a hint for Ricki-Oh: The Story of Ricky.

I would be immensely disappointed for sure!

mogwai_macabre · 01-13-2023, 09:11 PM

Have any special features been announced for the In the Line of Duty set? Trying to make an informed decision between 88 and Eureka.

DukeTogo84 · 01-13-2023, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by hainesdogg

Yeah I'm wondering if February's hint of "Ultra Gory HK title" is a hint for Ricki-Oh: The Story of Ricky.

I hope it's that, but I think they mentioned that it's a horror film, so that makes it seem like it's not Riki-Oh.

Count von Curdles · 01-13-2023, 09:25 PM

It's horror adjacent, with proto-slasher tendencies.

cooey · 01-14-2023, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mogwai_macabre

Have any special features been announced for the In the Line of Duty set? Trying to make an informed decision between 88 and Eureka.

Nope. 88 are pretty bad with their UK announcements and even worse with their US announcements so it wouldn't surprise me if the features aren't released fairly close to release date (most likely after the Eureka titles have been released)

Brown Jenkin · 01-14-2023, 08:59 PM

Just received my 1st 88Films BR with Dragons Forever. Wow! What packaging and extras! It's one thing to read about it, but totally different when you actually get it. I'm now a fan and they're the most bang for your buck as far as US distributors go.

Walter Kafka · 01-14-2023, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Count von Curdles

It's horror adjacent, with proto-slasher tendencies.

With gothic-horror visuals.

Doc Samson · 01-15-2023, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Brown Jenkin

Just received my 1st 88Films BR with Dragons Forever. Wow! What packaging and extras! It's one thing to read about it, but totally different when you actually get it. I'm now a fan and they're the most bang for your buck as far as US distributors go.

Yeah I was super impressed with the release. I can see it being a top contender for best release in 2023.

Hammerlover · 01-15-2023, 01:58 PM

Just give me more gialli; that's really all I need to make me happy...along with the occasional oddball release like LADIES WHO DO.

Mindfather · 01-15-2023, 03:40 PM

Dragons Forever is the leader in the clubhouse for 2023

Dr. Hackenbush · 01-15-2023, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Brown Jenkin

Just received my 1st 88Films BR with Dragons Forever. Wow! What packaging and extras! It's one thing to read about it, but totally different when you actually get it. I'm now a fan and they're the most bang for your buck as far as US distributors go.

88's UK BD got a full 5.0 review on this site 3 years ago. Is there that much different besides the 4K upgrade? New extras?

dr. wai · 01-15-2023, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Hackenbush

88's UK BD got a full 5.0 review on this site 3 years ago. Is there that much different besides the 4K upgrade? New extras?

There are a few new extras (interviews with the screenwriter and a stuntman) and a new commentary by Frank Djeng and FJ DeSanto. If you already have the 2020 release, there really isn't any reason to get this one unless you want the 4K which is a nice upgrade.

FlexMentallo · 01-15-2023, 08:58 PM

Just got back from vacation on the other side of the planet and Dragons Forever was waiting in my mailbox. Nice packaging and book. This, like Supercop, was a weird hole in my Jackie watching back in the day….no idea why I never saw those two, saw pretty much everything surrounding them. UHDs fixing that for me!

Röckzilla · 01-15-2023, 09:30 PM

Considering how Unearthed Films will be releasing Calamity Of Snakes (1982) on Blu-ray fairly soon:

I really hope 88 Films (or Arrow Video) can release the Shaw Brothers' film The Killer Snakes (1974) on Blu-ray here in the U.S.!

russweiss1 · 01-15-2023, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dr. wai

there really isn't any reason to get this one unless you want the 4K which is a nice upgrade.

Isn't the main reason to get any UHD is because it is a nice upgrade?

Labor_Unit001 · 01-16-2023, 12:17 AM

Apart from the video, the audio on Dragons Forever 4k was also newly remastered (this includes the mono track). It sounds significantly better than the previous release.

Markgway · 01-16-2023, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Röckzilla

Considering how Unearthed Films will be releasing Calamity Of Snakes (1982) on Blu-ray fairly soon:

I really hope 88 Films (or Arrow Video) can release the Shaw Brothers' film The Killer Snakes (1974) on Blu-ray here in the U.S.!

Both films are grotesque in their exploitation of animal cruelty and death.

Röckzilla · 01-16-2023, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Markgway

Both films are grotesque in their exploitation of animal cruelty and death.

fatboyslim142 · 01-16-2023, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by baXXXter

That would be awesome. I sure hope so. I really want to retire my HK pressing of Erotic Ghost Story, among others.

Just get the UK release then.

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Brown Jenkin Senior Member Member since:Aug 2020 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:566 DVD collection:1837	Just received my 1st 88Films BR with Dragons Forever. Wow! What packaging and extras! It's one thing to read about it, but totally different when you actually get it. I'm now a fan and they're the most bang for your buck as far as US distributors go. Last edited by Brown Jenkin; 01-14-2023 at 10:11 PM.

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01-13-2023, 09:11 PM	#703
mogwai_macabre Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2015 Location:US Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:7	Have any special features been announced for the In the Line of Duty set? Trying to make an informed decision between 88 and Eureka.

01-13-2023, 09:25 PM	#705
Count von Curdles Member Member since:Jun 2022	It's horror adjacent, with proto-slasher tendencies.

01-15-2023, 01:58 PM	#710
Hammerlover Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2020 Location:Hammer House	Just give me more gialli; that's really all I need to make me happy...along with the occasional oddball release like LADIES WHO DO.

01-15-2023, 03:40 PM	#711
Mindfather Senior Member Member since:Oct 2021	Dragons Forever is the leader in the clubhouse for 2023

01-15-2023, 08:58 PM	#714
FlexMentallo Active Member Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:74 Blu-ray collection:866 DVD collection:73	Just got back from vacation on the other side of the planet and Dragons Forever was waiting in my mailbox. Nice packaging and book. This, like Supercop, was a weird hole in my Jackie watching back in the day….no idea why I never saw those two, saw pretty much everything surrounding them. UHDs fixing that for me!

01-15-2023, 09:30 PM	#715
Röckzilla Active Member Member since:Oct 2022 Location:California's Thrashin' Bay Area! \m/ 4K collection:180 Blu-ray collection:1773	Considering how Unearthed Films will be releasing Calamity Of Snakes (1982) on Blu-ray fairly soon: I really hope 88 Films (or Arrow Video) can release the Shaw Brothers' film The Killer Snakes (1974) on Blu-ray here in the U.S.!

01-16-2023, 12:17 AM	#717
Labor_Unit001 Senior Member Member since:Feb 2020 4K collection:107 Blu-ray collection:630 DVD collection:35	Apart from the video, the audio on Dragons Forever 4k was also newly remastered (this includes the mono track). It sounds significantly better than the previous release.

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