Visual Vengeance
08-13-24 | 08:22 AM
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Visual Vengeance
It doesn't seem like we have a thread about Visual Vengeance, so...here you go!
08-13-24 | 11:38 AM
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Re: Visual Vengeance
Bloody Body Builder [sic] is SO BAD. Necro Files is SO BAD it's kind-of fun? The special edition of Necro Files was packed-to-the-gills, though, so a great release.
If it isn't obvious, proceed with caution, these movies are sure to be really, really bad.
If it isn't obvious, proceed with caution, these movies are sure to be really, really bad.
08-13-24 | 01:53 PM
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Cool art for awful movies. 
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08-13-24 | 02:07 PM
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BODY BUILDER is the only one I tried. It’s indeed pretty bad. The story behind it is mildly interesting, but it’s essentially a glorified home video (albeit shot on 8mm and edited on video), as I suspect a lot of these might be, including that Steve Wang film from the sounds of it, though I could be tempted by that down the road. WRONG DOOR is apparently a student film. I’ll give the label credit for giving these films fairly respectable treatments, but I question their value enough that I’ve held off buying more than the one. They do turn up cheap in sales from time to time (MVD maybe?), so there’s that to consider.
Some trailers for reference:
Some trailers for reference:
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08-15-24 | 09:45 PM
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Reviewed a fair number of their offerings (they may be the only label to send me a custom USB device), think The Necro Files and Heartland of Darkness. Linnea Quigley appears in that last one, which is practically a student film made around Ohio if I remember correctly.
11-25-24 | 10:55 AM
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11-25-24 | 04:20 PM
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I have a soft spot for a lot of “hey let’s make a movie!” indie martial arts films made by regional martial arts school dudes back in the day (DEVIL’S EXPRESS, FORCE FOUR, DEATH PROMISE, NINJA BUSTERS, MIAMI CONNECTION), but I always hesitated with this one on DVD despite the presence of the Rhee brothers (Simon is still a big name in stunts to this day). Just seemed like it might be too tongue-in-cheek silly. But if it warrants this treatment, I guess I can give it a test drive first on Tubi.
11-25-24 | 05:57 PM
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I enjoy them too, but I always seem to find I enjoy the trailers much more than actually spending the 90 minutes to watch the entire movie themselves. Usually, the best stuff is in the trailers and the movies are a slog to get through.
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04-30-26 | 08:00 PM
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This company is still putting out interesting releases but this upcoming one jumped out at this Hong Kong movie fan:
Members of the Venom Mob reunite under the direction of the legendary Cheng Che in this vintage horror/ martial arts hybrid.
After striking a Faustian deal with the devil, fighter Zou Qi gains the power to summon nine demon spirits to do his bidding. Armed with new supernatural abilities and bound to a chain of skulls that unleashes the flesh-hungry minions, he sets out to settle a bloody score between rival families and save his childhood friend. But he quickly finds himself losing control as the demons consume everything, and everyone, around him. He must confront the true cost of the wicked power he's unleashed before it devours him completely in this hybrid horror/ martial arts wuxia classic.
Directed by Shaw Brothers visionary and 'Godfather of Hong Kong Cinema' Chang Cheh (Five Deadly Venoms, One-armed Swordsman, Invincible Shaolin), The Nine Demons sees him reunited with members of the legendary Venom Mob in one of the weirdest and wildest late-era offshoots of that iconic collaboration. Though not a Shaw Brothers production, it carries over the Venoms' signature fight choreography into a surreal fantasy world packed with flying skull demons, vampiric children, and chaotic low-budget and bloody effects. The result is a feverish, anything-goes blend of old school martial arts heroics and occult horror that stands as a truly unhinged and unforgettable cult artifact of the classic martial arts era.
After striking a Faustian deal with the devil, fighter Zou Qi gains the power to summon nine demon spirits to do his bidding. Armed with new supernatural abilities and bound to a chain of skulls that unleashes the flesh-hungry minions, he sets out to settle a bloody score between rival families and save his childhood friend. But he quickly finds himself losing control as the demons consume everything, and everyone, around him. He must confront the true cost of the wicked power he's unleashed before it devours him completely in this hybrid horror/ martial arts wuxia classic.
Directed by Shaw Brothers visionary and 'Godfather of Hong Kong Cinema' Chang Cheh (Five Deadly Venoms, One-armed Swordsman, Invincible Shaolin), The Nine Demons sees him reunited with members of the legendary Venom Mob in one of the weirdest and wildest late-era offshoots of that iconic collaboration. Though not a Shaw Brothers production, it carries over the Venoms' signature fight choreography into a surreal fantasy world packed with flying skull demons, vampiric children, and chaotic low-budget and bloody effects. The result is a feverish, anything-goes blend of old school martial arts heroics and occult horror that stands as a truly unhinged and unforgettable cult artifact of the classic martial arts era.
Bonus Materials
- New 2K transfer from original film elements supervised by film archivist Toby Russell
- Commentary with martial arts film historians Justin Decloux and Dylan Cheung
- The Discovery of James Wu Kuo-Ren: Video Essay
- The Late Period Chang Che: Video Essay
- Actor Yu Tai-Ping Interview
- Unsung Horrors Podcast: The Nine Demons episode
- Nine Demons: complete old school ‘Dirty VHS’ version
- Image Gallery
- Trailer
- Includes both English dubbed and original Chinese language Options
- Folded mini-poster featuring original theatrical art
- Reversible sleeve featuring original alternate art
- ‘Stick Your Own’ VHS sticker set - FIRST PRESSING ONLY
- Enter: The Venom Mob - liner notes booklet by C.J. Lines - FIRST PRESSING ONLY
- Limited Edition O-card featuring art by Uncle Frank
- Visual Vengeance Trailers
- Optional English subtitles
- Closed captions (ENG dubbed version)
05-01-26 | 05:48 PM
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Wow, an actual HD transfer. Most of their releases before have been SD upscales from VHS. Their packaging is usually great.
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