Criminally unseen in the West,The Dead and the Deadlyis a horror-action-comedy-special effects extravaganza in the in the same vein asMr. VampireandEncounters of the Spooky Kind.Directed by Wu Ma (one of Hong Kong cinema’s most beloved multi-hyphenates; over a 50 year career he was hugely successful in writing, directing, producing, and acting) in perhaps his best directorial effort, and also starring Sammo Hung –The Dead and the Deadlyis a must-see for both horror and action fans.
Wu Ma also stars as a man who fakes his death in order to steal his family’s funeral treasure. When the treasure is instead bequeathed to Ma’s unborn son, his co-conspirators kill him (for real this time). His vengeful spirit seeks out the help of his friend (played by Sammo Hung) and together they seek revenge on his murderers.
Also starring Lam Ching-Ying (as a Taoist priest, foreshadowing his future role inMr. Vampire) and Cherie Chung,The Dead and the Deadlycomes tohome video for the first time ever in the UK from a brand new 2K restoration!
SPECIAL FEATURES
Limited Edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling
Original Cantonese mono audio
Optional English dubbed audio
Optional English Subtitles, newly translated for this release
New feature length audio commentary by Asian film experts Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) & Michael Worth
New feature length audio commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder & Arne Venema
"Sammo Hung at the 2016 Udine Far East Film Festival” courtesy of the Frédéric Ambroisine video archive.
Original Hong Kong theatrical trailer
A Limited Edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing by James Oliver
**All extras subject to change**
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