Shaw Brothers was the Hong Kong studio that set the tone for martial arts in the early ’70s. The studio also had a way with weapons. They filled the screen with flashing blades as much as flying hands and feet. Their Wuxia films were major hits around the globe that were eager for more exciting fights than Hollywood cranked out. Now even more of the studio’s best films are being released in America on Blu-ray with Shaw Brothers Classics Vol. 2 arriving on August 15. The 12 films in the collection cover 1970 to 1976 when Shaw Brothers films were being screened in cinemas around the world. The boxset has more films starring Cheng Pei-pei after she became an action sensation in Come Drink With Me. You might know her from appearing in Crouching Dragon, Hidden Dragon. There are also films starring Alexander Fu Sheng (Five Shaolin Masters), David Chiang (One-Armed Swordsman), Ti Lung (A Better Tomorrow) and James Tien (The Big Boss) among other familiar faces from Shaw Brothers. The most exciting film in this collection is The Flying Guillotine. What is a Flying Guillotine? Only the most amazing weapon out of Asia. It’s like a Frisbee with a chain on it. You fling it over a person’s head, yank the chain and blades chop through their neck. That’s cooler than Ninja throwing stars. You’ll be able to enjoy plenty of mayhem when Shaw Brothers Classics Vol. 2 arrives in a few weeks. Here’s the press release from Shout! Factory with the bonus features:
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| Shaw Brothers Classics Vol. 2 Spectacular Thrills from the Legendary Studio Showcased on Blu-ray for the First Time August 15, 2023 from Shout! Factory |
| Shout! Factory is elated to bring a new collection of action packed kung-fu tales from the legendary Hong Kong studio to Blu-ray August 15, 2023. Shaw Brothers Classics, Vol 2 features twelve films from the remarkable filmmakers, never before seen on Blu-ray in North America. Pre-orders can be placed by visiting ShoutFactory.com Featuring epic face-offs between legendary heroes and hair-raising villains, the box set consists of tweleve films released from 1970-1974. Boasting an exciting array of stars inculding Chen Kaun Tai, Cheng Pei-Pei, Sammo Hung and Ti Lung, the collection includes the films Lady of Steel, Brothers Five, Crimson Charm, Bride from Hell, The Shadow Whip, Delightful Forest, The Devil’s Mirrior, Man of Iron, Water Margin, Brides from Hell, Heroes Two and Flying Gulliotine. The set also contains an abundance of special features inculding interviews and new audio commentaries from authors, critcis, and experts such as Brain Bankston, Chris Poggialia, David West, Ian Jane, James Mudge, Jim Marcovic, Joseph Ellison, Meredith Lewis and Tony Rayns, along with trailers, still galleries and more! |
| Shaw Brothers Collection Vol. 2 Bonus Features LADY OF STEEL (1970) NEW Audio Commentary by cult film critic Ian Jane Original Theatrical Trailer AUDIO: Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio with new subtitle translation BROTHERS FIVE (1970) NEW Audio Commentary by James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks NEW Audio Commentary by film historian Brain Bankston (Cool Ass Cinema blog) Celestial Trailer AUDIO: Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio with new subtitle translation THE CRIMSON CHARM (1970) NEW Audio Commentary by film historian Brain Bankston (Cool Ass Cinema blog) Celestial Trailer Original Theatrical Trailer AUDIO: Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio with new subtitle translation THE SHADOW WHIP (1970) NEW Audio Commentary with David West, Critic and Author of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction To The Martial Arts Film Celestial Trailer AUDIO: Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio with new subtitle translation THE DELIGHTFUL FOREST (1972) NEW Commentary with cult film critic Ian Jane NEW Audio Commentary with film historian Brian Bankston (Cool Ass Cinema blog) Celestial Trailer AUDIO: Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio with new subtitle translation English Dub Mono DTS-HD Master Audio THE DEVIL’S MIRROR (1972) NEW Audio Commentary with film historian Brian Bankston (Cool Ass Cinema blog) Original Theatrical Trailer AUDIO: Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio with new subtitle translation MAN OF IRON (1972) NEW Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong film critic at easternKicks NEW Audio Commentary with Chris Poggiali, co-author of This Fists Break Bricks and Brain Bankston (Cool Ass Cinema blog) An Iron Will – Meredith Lewis, author of Ask for the Moon: Innovation at Shaw Brothers Studios, a 77-minute documentary on the genesis, rise, peak and fall of the Shaw Brothers movie empire Original Theatrical Trailer German Trailer Celestial Trailer AUDIO: Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio with new subtitle translation English Dub Mono DTS-HD Master Audio THE WATER MARGIN (1972) NEW: Audio Commentary with film historian Brian Bankston (Cool Ass Cinema blog) The Master: Chang Cheh Elegant Trails: Ti Lung Extended Love Scene Original Theatrical Trailer Celestial Trailer TV Spot for the U.S. release SEVEN BLOWS OF THE DRAGON (1972) AUDIO: Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio with new subtitle translation THE BRIDE FROM HELL (1972) NEW Audio Commentary by James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks A More Traditional Terror: Hong Kong film historian Tony Rayns talks Shaw Brothers horror films Original Theatrical Trailer Celestial Trailer AUDIO: Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio with new subtitle translation HEROES TWO (1974) NEW Audio Commentary with David West, Critic and Author of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction To The Martial Arts Film Original Theatrical Trailer German Trailer Celestial Trailer AUDIO: Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio with new subtitle translation English Dub Mono DTS-HD Master Audio THE FLYING GUILLOTINE (1975) NEW Audio Commentary by James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks NEW Audio Commentary with Chris Poggiali, co-author of This Fists Break Bricks and Brain Bankston (Cool Ass Cinema blog) NEW Flying without Wings – actor Kai Kang shares his memories of working with the studio in his first ever on-camera interview NEW Dubbing Delirium – Joseph Ellison, dubbing artist on FLYING GUILLOTINE for its U.S. release, reflects on the early kung-fu film boom Original Theatrical Trailer Celestial Trailer AUDIO: Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio with new subtitle translation English Dub Mono DTS-HD Master Audio THE DRAGON MISSILE (1976) NEW Audio Commentary by James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks NEW Cutting Comments – Jim Marcovic, editor of many martial arts trailers for U.S. cinemas during the 70s and 80s, speaks about the kung fu film boom Trailers for some of the films in Shaw Brothers Classics Volume 1 and The Brave Archer Collection (The Jade Raksha, Little Dragon Maiden, Killer Darts, The Flying Dagger, Dragon Swamp, The Brave Archer and His Mate, The Bells of Death, The Sword of Swords, The Invincible Fist and The Thundering Sword AUDIO: Mandarin Mono DTS-HD Master Audio with new subtitle translation English Dub Mono DTS-HD Master Audio ABOUT SHOUT! 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