Mr Vampire (1985) Eureka

[Moe UK]

Never heard of this before but really like the sound of it. Looks like a great package from Eureka.

https://eurekavideo.co.uk/movie/mr-v...mited-edition/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1Wb...ature=youtu.be

SPECIAL FEATURES

Limited Edition O-CARD with new artwork by Darren Wheeling [2000 units]
Limited edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film [2000 units]
1080p presentation from a brand new 2K restoration
Original Cantonese audio (original mono presentation)
English dub track produced for the film’s original European home video release
English dub track produced for the film’s original American home video release
Newly translated English subtitles
Brand new and exclusive feature length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival)
Alternate end credits
Archival interview with Chin Siu-Hou [40 mins]
Archival interview with Moon Lee [15 mins]
Archival interview with Ricky Lau [12 mins]
Original Hong Kong Trailer

[moviegeek1992]

Originally Posted by Moe UK

Never heard of this before but really like the sound of it. Looks like a great package from Eureka.

https://eurekavideo.co.uk/movie/mr-v...mited-edition/

You’re in for a treat

Jonathan Ross introduces Mr Vampire - YouTube

[Spiderwalk]

^ It's an amazing absolutely bonkers film! I can wave goodbye to my Hong Kong Legends DVD now.

[gZa]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!

[Moe UK]

I think you lot just sold me on it, ordered.

[Surge92]

Originally Posted by Spiderwalk

^ It's an amazing absolutely bonkers film! I can wave goodbye to my Hong Kong Legends DVD now.

Lol. I posted on the Eureka thread that I can wave goodbye to my Nova Media upconvert.

[Shingster]

Just don't expect a lot of kung fu action in this one, more of a general action comedy.

[Fabhui]

A true bona-fide slice of classic Hong Kong cinema.

[bigshot]

I loves me some hoppin' vampires.

[88mph]

Originally Posted by Spiderwalk

^ It's an amazing absolutely bonkers film! I can wave goodbye to my Hong Kong Legends DVD now.

This time you'll get a coffee and not a coke

[Moe UK]

Originally Posted by Shingster

Just don't expect a lot of kung fu action in this one, more of a general action comedy.

I do like a good comedy and just really enjoying this who trip into HK Cinema with these beautifully restored prints.

[Shingster]

It's a great film and a great showcase for the talents of Lam Ching-ying, it's just not really a kung fu film, it has little flashes of kung fu. IMO Lam Ching-ying was perhaps the most underrated screen fighter of the era and he demonstrates his typical elegant skill.

The only disappointing aspect of the Mr. Vampire announcement is that they didn't or couldn't put together a Vampire boxset of at least three films or preferably more, but I would be lying if I said the rest of the series didn't offer quite drastic diminishing returns. I'm glad Lam snagged a leading role in an iconic franchise before he was tragically taken too soon though, and perhaps if this release sells well (and it hopefully should) then Eureka might be encouraged to put the sequels together in a future boxset release.

[revoloution]

Like many UK fans my first viewing of this classic flick came when Channel 4 did a season of HK flicks and this was one of those first time experiences that you could never forget.

Such a shame that Eureka couldn't do a Box Set with the other sequels but what we get here is still a fantastic release.
It's only May and we've been blessed with Zu, Dragons Forever, some classic Shaw Bros flicks and we've got Throw Down and Operation Condor to look forward too, I just hope the rest of the year is as fantastic as the first few months!
Thank you to everyone involved in getting this beauty out, your work is truly valued amongst us HK Action fans!

[Owenjohnston]

Originally Posted by revoloution

Like many UK fans my first viewing of this classic flick came when Channel 4 did a season of HK flicks and this was one of those first time experiences that you could never forget.

Such a shame that Eureka couldn't do a Box Set with the other sequels but what we get here is still a fantastic release.
It's only May and we've been blessed with Zu, Dragons Forever, some classic Shaw Bros flicks and we've got Throw Down and Operation Condor to look forward too, I just hope the rest of the year is as fantastic as the first few months!
Thank you to everyone involved in getting this beauty out, your work is truly valued amongst us HK Action fans!

You forgot heart of dragon and also dragon lord and Fearless Hyena are coming from 88

[bradnoyes]

I still have this on VHS and I must have seen it 100 times. I used to watch Mr. Vampire and Spooky Encounters (aka Close Encounters of the Spooky Kind) on a weekly basis. Gonna have to import this. I have the sequel on DVD but it's not as good.

[grim_tales]

I hope A Chinese Ghost Story is next

[saltysam]

I foolishly bought the HK blu ray released last year that was revealed to be an upscale. So this will should be a huge step up.

[Si Parallel Universe]

I shall be in for this as well.

[ghidorah]

Originally Posted by grim_tales

I hope A Chinese Ghost Story is next

Yeah....haven’t heard any rumours of this coming out anytime...is there any? That was the one that started this whole genre for me. I bought the Hong Kong blu years back but the terrible subtitling spoils it a bit.
Absolutely loved Mr Vampire . Really looking forward to this one.

[reason108]

Pretty cool cover art! Can’t wait for this release! Another classic HK film!