Chicago, Il – Asian Pop-Up Cinema: Season 15 concludes with an exclusive world premiere and first-ever programming partnerships with emerging short film platform Sorry Not Sorry (Sns) and Facets. The in-person festival runs through
November 6 with two closing night films, awards presentations, and Screenings with the Stars: Season 15 Finale, an inaugural reception benefitting the expansion of Asian Pop-Up Cinema. Tickets are on sale now at: www.asianpopupcinema.org/s15-finale
Making its world premiere, Deliverance tells a story of a fractured family of four brothers and one sister confronting haunting memories of their mother’s passing. Lead actress Summer Chan will receive the third Bright Star Award of this season and will be honored in person at the October 29, 4:30 pm screening at AMC Newcity 14. Director Kelvin Shum, screenwriter Kyle Shum, and producer Charlie Wong are also scheduled to appear for the introduction and post-film Q&A moderated by Hollywood Chicago’s Pat McDonald.
November 6 with two closing night films, awards presentations, and Screenings with the Stars: Season 15 Finale, an inaugural reception benefitting the expansion of Asian Pop-Up Cinema. Tickets are on sale now at: www.asianpopupcinema.org/s15-finale
Making its world premiere, Deliverance tells a story of a fractured family of four brothers and one sister confronting haunting memories of their mother’s passing. Lead actress Summer Chan will receive the third Bright Star Award of this season and will be honored in person at the October 29, 4:30 pm screening at AMC Newcity 14. Director Kelvin Shum, screenwriter Kyle Shum, and producer Charlie Wong are also scheduled to appear for the introduction and post-film Q&A moderated by Hollywood Chicago’s Pat McDonald.
- 9/29/2022
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
Considering the political issues that torment the whole Sinophone world, and the ways all these countries (even this term is under consideration) are connected and clashing at the same time, coming up with a title and which films to include in that list is at least as difficult as winnowing the films in the list.
Despite all the turmoil, however, films of utmost quality continue to come out from this region, if even the “Hollywood of the East” (aka Hong Kong) is definitely not in the place it used to be during the 90s, with the fact that Chinese “Better Days” and Taiwanese “A Sun” are shortlisted for the Oscar for Foreign Movie, highlighting the fact in the most eloquent fashion.
In an effort to select some of the best Sinophone movies of the decade (2011-2020), we came up with 50 we felt were the ones that truly stand out in terms of quality,...
Despite all the turmoil, however, films of utmost quality continue to come out from this region, if even the “Hollywood of the East” (aka Hong Kong) is definitely not in the place it used to be during the 90s, with the fact that Chinese “Better Days” and Taiwanese “A Sun” are shortlisted for the Oscar for Foreign Movie, highlighting the fact in the most eloquent fashion.
In an effort to select some of the best Sinophone movies of the decade (2011-2020), we came up with 50 we felt were the ones that truly stand out in terms of quality,...
- 3/1/2021
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Hong Kong singer / actor / director / prodcer Juno Mak is – allegedly – about to release (after 5 years of writing and 1 year shooting) his sophomore directorial work, “Sons of a Neon Night” after the excellent homage to Hong Kong Jiangshi movies, “Rigor Mortis” of 2013. Mak is well known for his musical career and for acting in movies like “Dream Home” (2010) by Pang Ho-cheung and as the troubled protagonist (and writer) of “Revenge: A Love Story” (2010) by Wong Ching-Po.
The crime thriller “Sons of the Neon Night” – also written and produced by Juno Mak – is set for release in 2020. However, after revealing – at a press conference in 2017 – an intriguing two-minute behind-the-scene featurette, a batch of beautiful photo-stills and a teaser poster, we have lost tracks.
In 2018 production for the film had officially wrapped and the director had announced a 2019 release while promoting it at the Hong Kong Filmart 2018. Apparently, several problems encountered in the...
The crime thriller “Sons of the Neon Night” – also written and produced by Juno Mak – is set for release in 2020. However, after revealing – at a press conference in 2017 – an intriguing two-minute behind-the-scene featurette, a batch of beautiful photo-stills and a teaser poster, we have lost tracks.
In 2018 production for the film had officially wrapped and the director had announced a 2019 release while promoting it at the Hong Kong Filmart 2018. Apparently, several problems encountered in the...
- 11/23/2019
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
“Revenge: A Love Story” is a thriller coming from Hong Kong and directed by Wong Ching-Po who also co-writes the script with Jill Leung. This is based on an original story by the main actor Juno Mak and sets off to make appearances in several world festivals.
The film starts with an unsettling scene of a police officer’s struggle. The man that tries to kill the police officer is Chan Kit (Juno Mak) who also previously had removed the police officer’s unborn child from his pregnant wife and threw it in a river. The finding of another pregnant woman’s body and a fetus lying close to her follows as this woman is the wife of another police officer. The police manage to arrest Chan Kit while he is trying to escape from the murdering scene by riding a bus. As the news of the...
The film starts with an unsettling scene of a police officer’s struggle. The man that tries to kill the police officer is Chan Kit (Juno Mak) who also previously had removed the police officer’s unborn child from his pregnant wife and threw it in a river. The finding of another pregnant woman’s body and a fetus lying close to her follows as this woman is the wife of another police officer. The police manage to arrest Chan Kit while he is trying to escape from the murdering scene by riding a bus. As the news of the...
- 8/30/2019
- by Maria Georgiou
- AsianMoviePulse
The hopping dead of the 80s Hong Kong Mr. Vampire movie series is brought back to live in this lively but less comedy orientated tribute by Juno Mak, in his debut as a director.
The story is pretty simple; a middle- aged man moves into an apartment in an old, rundown block of building. As it turns out, he intends to end his life there because of his career and family problems. However, he fails his suicide attempt and becomes possessed by some evil spirits that still haunt his apartment.
From here, we are introduced to the rest of the occupants as he slowly gets to know them and learn about their everyday life, while strange things start to happen. Soon enough, besides the living, we encounter death, the undead, ghosts and the granddaddy of them all, the hopping vampire (Jiangshi) fully dressed in his finest traditional costume of course.
The story is pretty simple; a middle- aged man moves into an apartment in an old, rundown block of building. As it turns out, he intends to end his life there because of his career and family problems. However, he fails his suicide attempt and becomes possessed by some evil spirits that still haunt his apartment.
From here, we are introduced to the rest of the occupants as he slowly gets to know them and learn about their everyday life, while strange things start to happen. Soon enough, besides the living, we encounter death, the undead, ghosts and the granddaddy of them all, the hopping vampire (Jiangshi) fully dressed in his finest traditional costume of course.
- 6/17/2018
- by David Chew
- AsianMoviePulse
A kind of peculiar entry in the grotesque thriller category, as it makes an effort to “justify” a man that kills pregnant women taking away their unborn babies.
The film starts with this particular man, Kit, performing the aforementioned action on cop’s wives and subsequently, killing their husbands. Eventually he is caught while trying to get away from a crime scene and as he is interrogated in the police station, the film makes a flashback to the past to explain his life story. Months earlier, Kit was selling steamed dumplings in front of a small neighborhood grocery store. Eventually he meets a young woman named Wing, which is actually a mentally challenged high school girl. The two of them form a relationship despite her grandmother’s protests and after some time they run away. Not having anywhere to live, they end up in a prostitute’s apartment where an...
The film starts with this particular man, Kit, performing the aforementioned action on cop’s wives and subsequently, killing their husbands. Eventually he is caught while trying to get away from a crime scene and as he is interrogated in the police station, the film makes a flashback to the past to explain his life story. Months earlier, Kit was selling steamed dumplings in front of a small neighborhood grocery store. Eventually he meets a young woman named Wing, which is actually a mentally challenged high school girl. The two of them form a relationship despite her grandmother’s protests and after some time they run away. Not having anywhere to live, they end up in a prostitute’s apartment where an...
- 8/28/2016
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Yesterday the full line-up for the 39th Hong Kong International Film Festival was announced, and this year's closing film is a director's cut of Philip Yung's Port Of Call. The director's last film, May We Chat, was an impressive look at compensated dating and teen prostitution in the city, and he has previously impressed audiences with films including Glamorous Youth and wrote last year's firefighter hit As The Lights Went Out as well as Juno Mak's Rigor Mortis.Port Of Call stars Aaron Kwok, Elaine Jin, Jessie Li, Michael Ning and Patrick Tam, and is described on the festival's official website thus:a teenage prostitute is murdered; her body cut up and flushed down the toilet, and her severed head thrown into Victoria Harbor. Director Philip Yung...
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- 2/27/2015
- Screen Anarchy
We dropped you word back in May that Juno Mak’s Rigor Mortis was heading Stateside and today’s the day you can nab a copy if your very own on DVD or Blu. If by some fluke of madness you need reminding just how good it is the U.S trailer is below, to Remind you. Rigor Mortis Us trailer...
- 7/9/2014
- 24framespersecond.net
Vampire. Envision the creature. Do you picture the classic cloaked version? Or the frilly shirt-wearing kind? Or the feral? Or god forbid the sparkly ones? Vampires come in all shapes and sizes, and with Rigor Mortis coming to Blu-ray and DVD on July 8th, we decided to take a look at some of our favorites.
Ever since Bram Stoker brought us Dracula, filmmakers and storytellers have been modifying vamps and making them into all sorts of unique beasties. Some are pretty and some are really, really ugly… but they all drink blood and use humans like we use cattle.
Rigor Mortis features a very unique type of vampire, and it's always fun to see a creature that expands the legend.
So let's take a look at some of the coolest types of vampires that have come into our lives.
For starters, we'll begin with the classic vampire. And what do we mean by "classic" vampire?...
Ever since Bram Stoker brought us Dracula, filmmakers and storytellers have been modifying vamps and making them into all sorts of unique beasties. Some are pretty and some are really, really ugly… but they all drink blood and use humans like we use cattle.
Rigor Mortis features a very unique type of vampire, and it's always fun to see a creature that expands the legend.
So let's take a look at some of the coolest types of vampires that have come into our lives.
For starters, we'll begin with the classic vampire. And what do we mean by "classic" vampire?...
- 7/7/2014
- by Scott Hallam
- DreadCentral.com
Good day, deviliers of all things eggy. Has everybody run out to watch Deliver Us From Evil yet? Not that reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, even from horror fans - but any horror given the chance to go big on Fourth of July weekend deserves some attention. I guess you could go and watch Tammy with a Scary Sounds of Halloween tape playing through your headphones, but that doesn.t seem as effective. On the small news tip, Juno Mak.s acclaimed haunted house action flick Rigor Mortis has been tapped for an almost immediate July 8th release on Blu-ray, DVD and VOD, from Well Go USA Entertainment. According to Box Office Mojo, Leigh Whannell.s Insidious: Chapter 3 has pushed its release date back from April 3, 2015 to May 29, 2015. Finally, the Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment-produced The Exorcism of Molly Hartley, the sequel to 2008.s lackluster The Haunting of Molly Harley,...
- 7/7/2014
- cinemablend.com
After premiering in limited theaters back in early June and on VOD outlets, Well Go USA will be releasing Juno Mak's Hong Kong vampire flick Rigor Mortis on Blu-ray, DVD and other digital platforms on July 8.
Rigor Mortis is co-produced by legendary J-Horror auteur Takashi Shimizu (The Grudge).
The Blu-ray and DVD will be available for an Srp of $29.98 and $24.98, respectively.
Related News: New Rigor Mortis Clip Reveals a Horror Filled Hallway
Release Details
Drawing on a range of influences from Hong Kong and Japanese horror-film tropes, pop singer-turned actor and first-time director Juno Mak references vampire myths worldwide for the eerie and chilling Rigor Mortis, debuting on Blu-ray, DVD and digital July 8 from Well Go USA Entertainment. A feast for genre fans, the film follows a depressed actor (Chin Siu-ho) who moves into an even more depressing apartment complex and attempts suicide, only to be rescued by Uncle Yau (Anthony Chan). Unfortunately,...
Rigor Mortis is co-produced by legendary J-Horror auteur Takashi Shimizu (The Grudge).
The Blu-ray and DVD will be available for an Srp of $29.98 and $24.98, respectively.
Related News: New Rigor Mortis Clip Reveals a Horror Filled Hallway
Release Details
Drawing on a range of influences from Hong Kong and Japanese horror-film tropes, pop singer-turned actor and first-time director Juno Mak references vampire myths worldwide for the eerie and chilling Rigor Mortis, debuting on Blu-ray, DVD and digital July 8 from Well Go USA Entertainment. A feast for genre fans, the film follows a depressed actor (Chin Siu-ho) who moves into an even more depressing apartment complex and attempts suicide, only to be rescued by Uncle Yau (Anthony Chan). Unfortunately,...
- 7/4/2014
- by KW Low
- DreadCentral.com
*full disclosure: a Blu-ray screener of this film was provided by Well Go USA. Director: Juno Mak. Producers: Takashi Shimizu and Juno Mak. Cast: Chin Siu-ho, Nina Paw Hee-ching, Anthony Chan, Kara Wai, Richard Ng and Chung Fat. Rigor Mortis is a Chinese film from Hong Kong. The film was developed by filmmaker Takashi Shimizu (The Grudge) and inexperienced director Juno Mak. A true visual marvel, Rigor Mortis offers lots of horror elements. Though, the film's story is fractured by a number of sideplots. Still, Rigor Mortis offers lots of action in its short runtime. This film viewer enjoyed the many practical effects and Mak's experimentation with the camera. The story begins with a reluctant hero. Siu-ho (Siu-ho Chin) is a former actor and he has been kicked out of his home, by his wife. He chooses suicide as an escape from his pain, but a neighbour intervenes. Tung (Richard Ng...
- 7/4/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Rigor Mortis
Written by Lai-yin Leung and Philip Yung
Directed by Juno Mak
Hong Kong, 2013
Asian horror cinema is one of the most original and frightening forms of storytelling around. Films like Ringu and Ju-on: The Grudge are solid proof that the far east offers exciting new platforms for supernatural creatures (like ghosts) to scare and entice. A slightly interesting but overall mediocre new film, Rigor Mortis continues this trend, but, sadly, the results are somewhat disappointing. This horror-action hybrid from Hong Kong is actually a tribute to the 1985 horror-comedy Mr. Vampire, and contains some of the same actors from that film.
Taking place in an apartment housing complex in Hong Kong, Rigor Mortis focuses on washed-up actor Chin Siu Ho, played, appropriately enough, by Chin Siu-Ho. With his family out of the picture and his career in the toilet, Chin decides to end it all by hanging himself. When he attempts to do this,...
Written by Lai-yin Leung and Philip Yung
Directed by Juno Mak
Hong Kong, 2013
Asian horror cinema is one of the most original and frightening forms of storytelling around. Films like Ringu and Ju-on: The Grudge are solid proof that the far east offers exciting new platforms for supernatural creatures (like ghosts) to scare and entice. A slightly interesting but overall mediocre new film, Rigor Mortis continues this trend, but, sadly, the results are somewhat disappointing. This horror-action hybrid from Hong Kong is actually a tribute to the 1985 horror-comedy Mr. Vampire, and contains some of the same actors from that film.
Taking place in an apartment housing complex in Hong Kong, Rigor Mortis focuses on washed-up actor Chin Siu Ho, played, appropriately enough, by Chin Siu-Ho. With his family out of the picture and his career in the toilet, Chin decides to end it all by hanging himself. When he attempts to do this,...
- 6/8/2014
- by Randall Unger
- SoundOnSight
Hong Kong popstar-turned-actor Juno Mak continues to defy expectations with his directorial debut, a sombre and eerie eulogy to the hopping vampires of the 1980s that trades the sub-genre's signature laughs for world-weary melancholy from a fine cast of screen veterans. After the surprise success of Wong Ching Po's Revenge A Love Story, lead actor Juno Mak, who also conceived of the bleak thriller's premise, felt sufficiently empowered to step behind the camera and helm a feature film of his own. Inspired by the traditional Chinese vampire films of his youth, most notably Ricky Lau's Mr. Vampire (1985), Mak set out to resurrect and ultimately lay to rest that particular sub-genre of Hong Kong horror. Set in a shadowy, otherworldly apartment complex, populated by a...
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- 6/5/2014
- Screen Anarchy
Well Go USA has released another clip from Juno Mak's Hong Kong vampire flick Rigor Mortis, and right now we have it for you complete with a suicide attempt and other ghastly happenings. Check it out!
Rigor Mortis will be on VOD outlets June 6th along with a limited theatrical roll-out on the same day. The theatrical listings thus far include New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and Honolulu.
In this eerie and chilling contemporary action/special effects-laden homage to the classic Chinese vampire movies of the 1980’s, writer-director-producer Juno Mak makes his feature directorial debut. Co-produced by J-Horror icon Takashi Shimizu, and reuniting some of the original cast members of the classic Mr. Vampire series, Rigor Mortis is set in a creepy and moody Hong Kong public housing tower whose occupants, we soon discover, run the gamut from the living to the dead to the undead,...
Rigor Mortis will be on VOD outlets June 6th along with a limited theatrical roll-out on the same day. The theatrical listings thus far include New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and Honolulu.
In this eerie and chilling contemporary action/special effects-laden homage to the classic Chinese vampire movies of the 1980’s, writer-director-producer Juno Mak makes his feature directorial debut. Co-produced by J-Horror icon Takashi Shimizu, and reuniting some of the original cast members of the classic Mr. Vampire series, Rigor Mortis is set in a creepy and moody Hong Kong public housing tower whose occupants, we soon discover, run the gamut from the living to the dead to the undead,...
- 6/4/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Another clip from Juno Mak's Hong Kong vampire flick Rigor Mortis has come our way courtesy of Well Go USA, and it cries out for a clean-up crew wearing the most protective gear that they possibly could. Somebody made one hell of a mess!
Well Go USA has announced that they'll be releasing Rigor Mortis on VOD outlets June 6th along with a limited theatrical roll-out on the same day. The theatrical listings thus far include New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and Honolulu.
Along with the clip, check out the film's poster art, trailer, and a gallery of stills below!
In this eerie and chilling contemporary action/special effects-laden homage to the classic Chinese vampire movies of the 1980’s, writer-director-producer Juno Mak makes his feature directorial debut. Co-produced by J-Horror icon Takashi Shimizu, and reuniting some of the original cast members of the classic Mr.
Well Go USA has announced that they'll be releasing Rigor Mortis on VOD outlets June 6th along with a limited theatrical roll-out on the same day. The theatrical listings thus far include New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and Honolulu.
Along with the clip, check out the film's poster art, trailer, and a gallery of stills below!
In this eerie and chilling contemporary action/special effects-laden homage to the classic Chinese vampire movies of the 1980’s, writer-director-producer Juno Mak makes his feature directorial debut. Co-produced by J-Horror icon Takashi Shimizu, and reuniting some of the original cast members of the classic Mr.
- 6/4/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Horror genres tend to get sillier over time as we get more comfortable with our fears. Frankenstein eventually meets Abbot and Costello. Night of the Living Dead shambles inexorably to Dead Alive and Shawn of the Dead.
With Rigor Mortis, Juno Mak tries to put that engine in reverse, attempting to breathe grim life into the geung si (Chinese hopping vampire) genre, traditionally spooky slapstick. The resulting creep show has some frantic action scenes, but never quite enough spring in its step.
A despondent actor — '80s geung-si star Chin Siu-ho, playing a version of himself — moves into a relentlessly gray Hong Kong apartment building to end it all. (The bleak setting emphasizes Ho's mood, but also presumably makes it easier on t...
With Rigor Mortis, Juno Mak tries to put that engine in reverse, attempting to breathe grim life into the geung si (Chinese hopping vampire) genre, traditionally spooky slapstick. The resulting creep show has some frantic action scenes, but never quite enough spring in its step.
A despondent actor — '80s geung-si star Chin Siu-ho, playing a version of himself — moves into a relentlessly gray Hong Kong apartment building to end it all. (The bleak setting emphasizes Ho's mood, but also presumably makes it easier on t...
- 6/4/2014
- Village Voice
We love our vampires. There is no denying that. And whether they be the frilly shirt wearing kind or the pointy toothed Alaskan invaders, whatever form they come in, we eat them right up (pun definitely intended). In celebration of the VOD and limited theatrical release of the Hong Kong vampire flick Rigor Mortis, we bring you the Top 5 Foreign Vampire Films.
A film by Juno Mak, Rigor Mortis promises to be one insane ride of vampirism. Heavily laden with F/X and action, the film is a sort of homage to the Chinese vampire movies of the '80s.
Definitely a unique experience, Rigor Mortis looks to make its mark as a memorable foreign vampire film itself.
But back to the topic at hand. We have a couple of honorable mentions to start off with, including (and we're speculating on this first one, but we know it's going to...
A film by Juno Mak, Rigor Mortis promises to be one insane ride of vampirism. Heavily laden with F/X and action, the film is a sort of homage to the Chinese vampire movies of the '80s.
Definitely a unique experience, Rigor Mortis looks to make its mark as a memorable foreign vampire film itself.
But back to the topic at hand. We have a couple of honorable mentions to start off with, including (and we're speculating on this first one, but we know it's going to...
- 6/3/2014
- by Scott Hallam
- DreadCentral.com
The last movie I saw from the mind of Juno Mak, 2010’s “Revenge: A Love Story,” is not an easy movie to watch, even for the most seasoned shock cinema veterans. Full of brutal sexual violence, torture, mutilation, and some ways to deal with a pregnancy that most people would never think of, it can be a rough go. But it’s also a fantastic feat of storytelling, full of misdirection and moves that totally change your perspective on the film. Mak wrote and stars in “Revenge,” and he steps behind the camera to direct the vampire horror thriller “Rigor Mortis,” offering up a different kind of darkness. Though “Rigor Mortis” is definitely a movie designed to make you uncomfortable, it largely eschews the straight up violence and depravity—don’t worry, there is still a bunch—for spooky atmosphere, a creepy story of broken people, and by crushing your eardrums.
- 6/1/2014
- by Brent McKnight
- Beyond Hollywood
On tap right now we have an exclusive clip from Juno Mak's Hong Kong vampire flick Rigor Mortis courtesy of Well Go USA, and it's bound to bring a great dosage of grim to your otherwise happy weekend. Check it out!
Well Go USA has announced that they'll be releasing Rigor Mortis on VOD outlets June 6th along with a limited theatrical roll-out on the same day. The theatrical listings thus far include New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and Honolulu.
Along with the clip, check out the film's poster art, trailer, and a gallery of stills below!
In this eerie and chilling contemporary action/special effects-laden homage to the classic Chinese vampire movies of the 1980’s, writer-director-producer Juno Mak makes his feature directorial debut. Co-produced by J-Horror icon Takashi Shimizu, and reuniting some of the original cast members of the classic Mr. Vampire series, Rigor Mortis...
Well Go USA has announced that they'll be releasing Rigor Mortis on VOD outlets June 6th along with a limited theatrical roll-out on the same day. The theatrical listings thus far include New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and Honolulu.
Along with the clip, check out the film's poster art, trailer, and a gallery of stills below!
In this eerie and chilling contemporary action/special effects-laden homage to the classic Chinese vampire movies of the 1980’s, writer-director-producer Juno Mak makes his feature directorial debut. Co-produced by J-Horror icon Takashi Shimizu, and reuniting some of the original cast members of the classic Mr. Vampire series, Rigor Mortis...
- 5/31/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Asian horror cinema is quite a different animal. There is always subtext layered deep within that deals with the consequences of our actions, therefore, even the simplest horror stories seem deeper and more developed. That is the case with Juno Mak’s directorial debut, Rigor Mortis, a film that is layered in so much meaning, that every frame is alive. The film opens with a man reflecting on his life, of all things, as an actor. This would explain away the ruin around him as being part of a huge set. Operatic, sure, but it could be a man on a stage performing for the world. Life is ridiculous, he says, before the film flashes back to tell us its story.
The post Review: Rigor Mortis Is Anything but Stiff appeared first on Shock Till You Drop.
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- 5/30/2014
- by Ryan Turek
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Our friends at Well Go USA are preparing for their June 6th theatrical launch of actor Juno Mak's (Revenge: A Love Story, Let's Go!) directing debut, the critically acclaimed rebirth of Hong Kong horror, Rigor Mortis. In preparation, though there's little that can truly prepare you for the awesomeness of this movie, they've delivered us a taste of what you can expect from the film in this clip, rather innocuously titled, Twins Battle. Prepare for badassness, and if you're curious, you can check out James Marsh's rave review from last year right here.Here is Well Go USA's synopsis of the film:a washed-up actor, desperate and suicidal, moves into a haunted apartment building where supernatural creatures, ghost hunters, taoist exorcists, and the souls of the undead are...
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- 5/29/2014
- Screen Anarchy
Well Go USA acquired North American distribution rights to Rigor Mortis last year and it had recently been announced that the movie will be given a limited theatrical on June 6th. We’ve now been informed that the movie will also be released to Blu-ray, DVD, and digital services in July:
“Drawing on a range of influences from Hong Kong and Japanese horror-film tropes, pop singer-turned actor and first-time director Juno Mak references vampire myths worldwide for the eerie and chilling Rigor Mortis, debuting on Blu-ray™, DVD and digital July 8 from Well Go USA Entertainment. A feast for genre fans, the film follows a depressed actor (Chin Siu-ho) who moves into an even more depressing apartment complex and attempts suicide, only to be rescued by Uncle Yau (Anthony Chan). Unfortunately, the suicidal actor has imbued the dark spirits who haunt the apartment with strength. And to add to their worries,...
“Drawing on a range of influences from Hong Kong and Japanese horror-film tropes, pop singer-turned actor and first-time director Juno Mak references vampire myths worldwide for the eerie and chilling Rigor Mortis, debuting on Blu-ray™, DVD and digital July 8 from Well Go USA Entertainment. A feast for genre fans, the film follows a depressed actor (Chin Siu-ho) who moves into an even more depressing apartment complex and attempts suicide, only to be rescued by Uncle Yau (Anthony Chan). Unfortunately, the suicidal actor has imbued the dark spirits who haunt the apartment with strength. And to add to their worries,...
- 5/21/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Juno Mak's Hong Kong vampire flick Rigor Mortis is on its way to Blu-ray and DVD courtesy of Well Go USA and right now we have the artwork and specs you need to help sharpen those fangs and start sucking!
From the Press Release
Drawing on a range of influences from Hong Kong and Japanese horror-film tropes, pop singer-turned actor and first-time director Juno Mak references vampire myths worldwide for the eerie and chilling Rigor Mortis, debuting on Blu-ray™, DVD and digital July 8 from Well Go USA Entertainment. A feast for genre fans, the film follows a depressed actor (Chin Siu-ho) who moves into an even more depressing apartment complex and attempts suicide, only to be rescued by Uncle Yau (Anthony Chan). Unfortunately, the suicidal actor has imbued the dark spirits who haunt the apartment with strength. And to add to their worries, one of the building’s residents...
From the Press Release
Drawing on a range of influences from Hong Kong and Japanese horror-film tropes, pop singer-turned actor and first-time director Juno Mak references vampire myths worldwide for the eerie and chilling Rigor Mortis, debuting on Blu-ray™, DVD and digital July 8 from Well Go USA Entertainment. A feast for genre fans, the film follows a depressed actor (Chin Siu-ho) who moves into an even more depressing apartment complex and attempts suicide, only to be rescued by Uncle Yau (Anthony Chan). Unfortunately, the suicidal actor has imbued the dark spirits who haunt the apartment with strength. And to add to their worries, one of the building’s residents...
- 5/21/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
First time director Juno Mak makes his feature directorial debut in this eerie and chilling, action/special effects tribute to classic Chinese vampire flicks that come from the eighties in Rigor Mortis. The film reunits some of the original cast members from the Mr Vampire series. Rigor Mortis has a creepy setting taking place in a spooky Hong Kong public housing tower where we soon find that the occupants have some very dark secrets. Well Go USA…...
- 5/15/2014
- Horrorbid
Well Go USA acquired North American distribution rights to Rigor Mortis last year and it has just been announced that the movie will be given a limited theatrical and digital release on June 6th. Along with the release announcement, they’ve given us a look at a brand new trailer:
“In this eerie and chilling, contemporary, action/special effects laden homage to the classic Chinese vampire movies of the 1980′s, writer-director-producer, Juno Mak makes his feature directorial debut. Co-produced by J-Horror icon Takashi Shimizu, and reuniting some of the original cast members of the classic Mr Vampire series, Rigor Mortis is set in a creepy and moody Hong Kong public housing tower whose occupants we soon discover, run the gamut from the living to the dead, to the undead, along with ghosts, vampires and zombies.
Rigor Mortis stars action movie veteran Chin Siu-ho as a former vampire- hunting actor who...
“In this eerie and chilling, contemporary, action/special effects laden homage to the classic Chinese vampire movies of the 1980′s, writer-director-producer, Juno Mak makes his feature directorial debut. Co-produced by J-Horror icon Takashi Shimizu, and reuniting some of the original cast members of the classic Mr Vampire series, Rigor Mortis is set in a creepy and moody Hong Kong public housing tower whose occupants we soon discover, run the gamut from the living to the dead, to the undead, along with ghosts, vampires and zombies.
Rigor Mortis stars action movie veteran Chin Siu-ho as a former vampire- hunting actor who...
- 5/15/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Juno Mak's Rigor Mortis comes Stateside on June 6th from Well Go USA. The film is set in a creepy and moody Hong Kong public housing tower whose occupants we soon discover, run the gamut from the living to the dead, to the undead, along with ghosts, vampires and zombies. The film is a visual feast filled with bloodshed and a good amount of action, too, and today we have the official U.S. trailer to share with you.
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- 5/15/2014
- by Ryan Turek
- shocktillyoudrop.com
We've had our eyes on Juno Mak's Hong Kong vampire flick Rigor Mortis for quite some time now as it looks to be a totally batshit crazy supernatural affair in the very best of ways. Don't believe us? Check out this new trailer! Read on!
Well Go USA has announced that they'll be releasing Rigor Mortis on VOD outlets June 6th along with a limited theatrical roll-out on the same day. The theatrical listings thus far include New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and Honolulu.
Check out the film's poster art, trailer, and a gallery of stills below!
In this eerie and chilling contemporary action/special effects-laden homage to the classic Chinese vampire movies of the 1980’s, writer-director-producer Juno Mak makes his feature directorial debut. Co-produced by J-Horror icon Takashi Shimizu, and reuniting some of the original cast members of the classic Mr. Vampire series, Rigor Mortis...
Well Go USA has announced that they'll be releasing Rigor Mortis on VOD outlets June 6th along with a limited theatrical roll-out on the same day. The theatrical listings thus far include New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and Honolulu.
Check out the film's poster art, trailer, and a gallery of stills below!
In this eerie and chilling contemporary action/special effects-laden homage to the classic Chinese vampire movies of the 1980’s, writer-director-producer Juno Mak makes his feature directorial debut. Co-produced by J-Horror icon Takashi Shimizu, and reuniting some of the original cast members of the classic Mr. Vampire series, Rigor Mortis...
- 5/14/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
More horror, in film, is coming from Asia. This time, Juno Mak's Rigor Mortis is crossing the Pacific, thanks to Well Go USA. Rigor Mortis brings several creatures from the horror genre such as ghosts, vampires and zombies to the little screens June 6th, through video-on-demand. A preview for the summer launch of the film is here. The film's story is focused on a public housing tower. The tower is located in Hong Kong and a washed up actor takes residence here. But, someone or something is already living there. Now, the locals have to deal with more than paying rent...they have to survive the undead! A trailer for Rigor Mortis was released earlier this month. Most recently, he official release artwork is hosted above. Fans of Asian cinema can find more on the Mak's latest below. Release Date: June 6th, 2014 (VOD, Theatrical). Director: Juno Mak. Cast: Kara Hui,...
- 5/13/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
We've had our eyes on Juno Mak's Hong Kong vampire flick Rigor Mortis for quite some time now as it looks to be a totally batshit crazy supernatural affair in the very best of ways. The flick has proven to be a box office hit overseas, and it's now headed Stateside. Read on!
Well Go USA has announced that they'll be releasing Rigor Mortis on VOD outlets June 6th along with a limited theatrical roll-out on the same day. The theatrical listings thus far include New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and Honolulu.
Check out the film's poster art, trailer, and a gallery of stills below!
In this eerie and chilling contemporary action/special effects-laden homage to the classic Chinese vampire movies of the 1980’s, writer-director-producer Juno Mak makes his feature directorial debut. Co-produced by J-Horror icon Takashi Shimizu, and reuniting some of the original cast members of the classic Mr.
Well Go USA has announced that they'll be releasing Rigor Mortis on VOD outlets June 6th along with a limited theatrical roll-out on the same day. The theatrical listings thus far include New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and Honolulu.
Check out the film's poster art, trailer, and a gallery of stills below!
In this eerie and chilling contemporary action/special effects-laden homage to the classic Chinese vampire movies of the 1980’s, writer-director-producer Juno Mak makes his feature directorial debut. Co-produced by J-Horror icon Takashi Shimizu, and reuniting some of the original cast members of the classic Mr.
- 5/7/2014
- by John Squires
- DreadCentral.com
Happy days! The classic Hong Kong 'Mr Vampir'e style horror movies just got a whole lot darker and Juno Mak’s first film foray into life behind the camera...the visually stunning horror, Rigor Mortis, is heading for a U.S release on DVD & Blu! We’ll let the trailer speak for themselves on this one. Rigor Mortis goes on sale, July 8. Synopsis: In this eerie and chilling, contemporary, action/special effects laden homage to the classic Chinese vampire movies of the 1980’s, writer-director-producer, Juno Mak makes his feature directorial debut. Co-produced by J-Horror icon Takashi Shimizu, and reuniting some of the original cast members of the classic Mr. Vampire series, Rigor Mortis is set in a creepy and moody Hong Kong public housing tower whose occupants we soon discover, run the gamut from the living to the dead, to the undead, along with ghosts, vampires and zombies. Reuniting some...
- 5/6/2014
- 24framespersecond.net
One of the festival films I finally caught up to at the Stanley Film Festival was Juno Mak's Rigor Mortis, a visually arresting supernatural tale that was picked up by Well Go USA. We're learning today that the distributor has set a limited theatrical and VOD release date of June 6th.
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- 5/6/2014
- by Ryan Turek
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Wong Kar Wai’s The Grandmaster nabbed 12 prizes at the Hong Kong Film Awards on Sunday night, including best picture, best director and best actress for Zhang Ziyi.
The Grandmaster also won best supporting actor for Zhang Jin, best action choreography for Yuen Woo-ping, best screenplay, best editing, best cinematography, best art director, best costume design, best music and best sound design.
However the film’s lead Tony Leung Chiu-wai lost out on the best actor award, which went to Nick Cheung for mixed martial arts-themed movie Unbeatable. Kara Hui picked up the best supporting actress award for Juno Mak’s horror film Rigor Mortis, which also won the award for best visual effects.
The other multiple award winner of the night was Adam Wong’s street dance movie, The Way We Dance, which scooped best new director, best new performer for Babyjohn Choi’s performance and best original film song.
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The Grandmaster also won best supporting actor for Zhang Jin, best action choreography for Yuen Woo-ping, best screenplay, best editing, best cinematography, best art director, best costume design, best music and best sound design.
However the film’s lead Tony Leung Chiu-wai lost out on the best actor award, which went to Nick Cheung for mixed martial arts-themed movie Unbeatable. Kara Hui picked up the best supporting actress award for Juno Mak’s horror film Rigor Mortis, which also won the award for best visual effects.
The other multiple award winner of the night was Adam Wong’s street dance movie, The Way We Dance, which scooped best new director, best new performer for Babyjohn Choi’s performance and best original film song.
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- 4/14/2014
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Wong Kar Wai’s The Grandmaster nabbed 12 prizes at the Hong Kong Film Awards on Sunday night, including best picture, best director and best actress for Zhang Ziyi.
The Grandmaster also won best supporting actor for Zhang Jin, best action choreography for Yuen Woo-ping, best screenplay, best editing, best cinematography, best art director, best costume design, best music and best sound design.
However the film’s lead Tony Leung Chiu-wai lost out on the best actor award, which went to Nick Cheung for mixed martial arts-themed movie Unbeatable. Kara Hui picked up the best supporting actress award for Juno Mak’s horror film Rigor Mortis, which also won the award for best visual effects.
The other multiple award winner of the night was Adam Wong’s street dance movie, The Way We Dance, which scooped best new director, best new performer for Babyjohn Choi’s performance and best original film song.
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The Grandmaster also won best supporting actor for Zhang Jin, best action choreography for Yuen Woo-ping, best screenplay, best editing, best cinematography, best art director, best costume design, best music and best sound design.
However the film’s lead Tony Leung Chiu-wai lost out on the best actor award, which went to Nick Cheung for mixed martial arts-themed movie Unbeatable. Kara Hui picked up the best supporting actress award for Juno Mak’s horror film Rigor Mortis, which also won the award for best visual effects.
The other multiple award winner of the night was Adam Wong’s street dance movie, The Way We Dance, which scooped best new director, best new performer for Babyjohn Choi’s performance and best original film song.
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- 4/14/2014
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Wong Kar Wai’s The Grandmaster nabbed 12 prizes at the Hong Kong Film Awards on Sunday night, including best picture, best director and best actress for Zhang Ziyi.
The Grandmaster also won best supporting actor for Zhang Jin, best action choreography for Yuen Woo-ping, best screenplay, best editing, best cinematography, best art director, best costume design, best music and best sound design.
However the film’s lead Tony Leung Chiu-wai lost out on the best actor award, which went to Nick Cheung for mixed martial arts-themed movie Unbeatable. Kara Hui picked up the best supporting actress award for Juno Mak’s horror film Rigor Mortis, which also won the award for best visual effects.
The other multiple award winner of the night was Adam Wong’s street dance movie, The Way We Dance, which scooped best new director, best new performer for Babyjohn Choi’s performance and best original film song.
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The Grandmaster also won best supporting actor for Zhang Jin, best action choreography for Yuen Woo-ping, best screenplay, best editing, best cinematography, best art director, best costume design, best music and best sound design.
However the film’s lead Tony Leung Chiu-wai lost out on the best actor award, which went to Nick Cheung for mixed martial arts-themed movie Unbeatable. Kara Hui picked up the best supporting actress award for Juno Mak’s horror film Rigor Mortis, which also won the award for best visual effects.
The other multiple award winner of the night was Adam Wong’s street dance movie, The Way We Dance, which scooped best new director, best new performer for Babyjohn Choi’s performance and best original film song.
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- 4/14/2014
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
The 33rd Hong Kong Film Awards have just announced their winners and unsurprisingly it was Wong Kar Wai's The Grandmaster that dominated the evening, scooping a phenomenal twelve awards, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Screenplay and Best Action Choreography. Adam Wong's dance comedy The Way We Dance took 3 awards, including Best Song, Best New Actor for Babyjohn and Best New Director, while Juno Mak's Rigor Mortis also performed well, winning Best Supporting Actress for Kara Hui and Best Visual Effects.Nick Cheung managed to beat out Tony Leung to take the Best Actor prize for his role in Dante Lam's Unbeatable, while Zhao Wei's directorial debut So Young won the Best Cross-Strait Chinese Language Film, but otherwise it was...
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- 4/13/2014
- Screen Anarchy
Shine on, kids! The full schedule for the Stanley Film Festival, which runs at the iconic and historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Co, April 24-27, has been announced; and we have all the details you need right here. Dig it!
From the Press Release
The Stanley Film Festival (Sff), produced by the Denver Film Society and presented by NBC Universal's Chiller, announced today its Opening Night film and several special event highlights and experiences taking place at the four-day event (April 24-27, 2014).
The Stanley Film Festival celebrates the best in independent horror cinema at the hotel that inspired The Shining. The Festival will host a full slate of films, panels, competitions, and special events - all at the beautiful and historically haunted Stanley Hotel.
The Stanley Film Festival will open Thursday, April 24, with a Gala Presentation of an original documentary from EPiX, Doc of the Dead. Directed by Colorado...
From the Press Release
The Stanley Film Festival (Sff), produced by the Denver Film Society and presented by NBC Universal's Chiller, announced today its Opening Night film and several special event highlights and experiences taking place at the four-day event (April 24-27, 2014).
The Stanley Film Festival celebrates the best in independent horror cinema at the hotel that inspired The Shining. The Festival will host a full slate of films, panels, competitions, and special events - all at the beautiful and historically haunted Stanley Hotel.
The Stanley Film Festival will open Thursday, April 24, with a Gala Presentation of an original documentary from EPiX, Doc of the Dead. Directed by Colorado...
- 4/3/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
The Stanley Hotel launched its first annual Stanley Film Festival last year and put together an impressive group of horror films and guests. After initially announcing Doc of the Dead as their opening film, we now have the full programming list, which includes screenings of The Sacrament, Dead Snow: Red vs. Dead, and much more:
“The Stanley Film Festival (Sff) produced by the Denver Film Society (Dfs) and presented by Chiller, announced today its full line-up and schedule. As previously announced, Doc of the Dead will open Sff. The festival, taking place April 24-27, will close with the mockumentary from Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement (Flight of the Conchords), What We Do In The Shadows, about a house of vampires trying to get back in touch with modern society. Throughout the four-day celebration of the best in horror cinema, Sff will showcase a full slate of features, shorts, panels,...
“The Stanley Film Festival (Sff) produced by the Denver Film Society (Dfs) and presented by Chiller, announced today its full line-up and schedule. As previously announced, Doc of the Dead will open Sff. The festival, taking place April 24-27, will close with the mockumentary from Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement (Flight of the Conchords), What We Do In The Shadows, about a house of vampires trying to get back in touch with modern society. Throughout the four-day celebration of the best in horror cinema, Sff will showcase a full slate of features, shorts, panels,...
- 4/3/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Hong Kong’s Mei Ah Entertainment is producing new projects from Soi Cheang, director of Chinese New Year hit The Monkey King, and veteran filmmaker Joe Ma.
Soi is directing futuristic thriller Unforgotten (working title) about two police officers working in the Memory Investigation Department (Mid) who read victims’ memories to reveal details of the suspects.
The $12m film is currently in pre-production.
Ma’s On Fallen Wings is a 3D fantasy thriller set on a campus where a student is investigating the disappearance of his girlfriend. The $8m project is also in pre-production.
Mei Ah is also selling Jonathan Li’s $2m crime drama Black And White (working title), also in pre-production, and Shi Chang’s $2.5m comedy mystery Live@Love (working title), which is currently shooting.
Produced by Yuan Fang Film Production, Live@Love stars Yang Chin-hua and Liu Yi-hao in the story of a female private detective who uses fortune-telling techniques.
Black and White, produced...
Soi is directing futuristic thriller Unforgotten (working title) about two police officers working in the Memory Investigation Department (Mid) who read victims’ memories to reveal details of the suspects.
The $12m film is currently in pre-production.
Ma’s On Fallen Wings is a 3D fantasy thriller set on a campus where a student is investigating the disappearance of his girlfriend. The $8m project is also in pre-production.
Mei Ah is also selling Jonathan Li’s $2m crime drama Black And White (working title), also in pre-production, and Shi Chang’s $2.5m comedy mystery Live@Love (working title), which is currently shooting.
Produced by Yuan Fang Film Production, Live@Love stars Yang Chin-hua and Liu Yi-hao in the story of a female private detective who uses fortune-telling techniques.
Black and White, produced...
- 3/24/2014
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Juno Mak's directorial debut Rigor Mortis is a lot of things. Some of it sticks and some of it doesn't. First and foremost though, Rigor Mortis is a love letter to 80s vampire classic Mr. Vampire. Starring original cast members Chin Siu Ho, Anthony Chan, Richard Ng, Billy Lau and Chung Fa, as well as veteran actors Paw Hee Ching and Kara Hui, Juno Mak is clearly not afraid to take chances. Japanese horror master Shimizu Takashi acts as producer, which probably explains why Rigor Mortis is an uneven blend of vampire folklore and Japanese-style ghost story. On a visual level it can't be faulted, with Juno Mak introducing himself to the filmmaking world in ballsy fashion. There is, after all, a very good reason why it was nominated for three 2013 Golden Horse awards, including Best New Director and Best Makeup & Costume Design. Action star Siu Ho (Chin Siu Ho...
- 2/18/2014
- 24framespersecond.net
The 33rd Hong Kong Film Awards is expected to be a hell of a show with some great films going head to head. Leading the way with nominations is The Grand Master with 14, followed by Unbeatable (Dante Lam).
There were complaints last year, that the show didn’t live up to expectations, mainly due to the fact the movie Cold Wars, won nearly every award. Best actor award see the likes of these guys going head to head, Tony Leung (The Grandmaster), Louis Koo (The White Storm) and also Anthony Wong (Ip Man: The Final Fight).
Take a look at the list and comment who you think will win. The winners will be announced on April 13.
Best Film:
- The Grandmaster
- Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons
- The Way We Dance
- The White Storm
- Unbeatable
Best Director:
- Wong Kar Wai (The Grandmaster)
- Johnnie To...
There were complaints last year, that the show didn’t live up to expectations, mainly due to the fact the movie Cold Wars, won nearly every award. Best actor award see the likes of these guys going head to head, Tony Leung (The Grandmaster), Louis Koo (The White Storm) and also Anthony Wong (Ip Man: The Final Fight).
Take a look at the list and comment who you think will win. The winners will be announced on April 13.
Best Film:
- The Grandmaster
- Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons
- The Way We Dance
- The White Storm
- Unbeatable
Best Director:
- Wong Kar Wai (The Grandmaster)
- Johnnie To...
- 2/7/2014
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
A quick update for those of us (that would be most of us) awaiting the DVD debut of Rigor Mortis. The Hong Kong version, complete with English subtitles, goes on sale January 23, 2014. Best known for performances in Revenge: A Love Story and Dream Home, Juno Mak has turned his attention to directing, and judging by the quality of this sneak peak, there's a strong possibility he might be on to something. Starring Anthony Chan and Siu-hou Chin, Rigor Mortis is an effects-laden, but ultimately striking, horror debut from the Best Actor at the 2011 Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival. Co-produced by J-Horror icon Takashi Shimizu (Ju-On), and reuniting some of the original cast members of the classic Mr Vampire series, Rigor Mortis is set in a haunted housing tower overrun by ghosts, vampires and zombies. Chin Siu-ho is a washed-up, former vampire hunting actor, down on his luck and penniless. He...
- 1/20/2014
- 24framespersecond.net
Are you tired of getting socks and underwear for Christmas? Well you can change that now. Why don’t you gift your friends or yourself a nice Korean flick? This is your opportunity! Terracota Distribution is offering a Christmas Sell Out.
We are very close to Christmas and the nice people from Terracota Distribution have been touched by the Christmas spirit. They have organized a nice reduction on their DVDs and they are offering a 15% discount on orders over £9. The catalogue has a wide range of films from South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan and Indonesia. Some of the directors include, Juno Mak, Johnnie To, Kim Ki-duk, Sora Aoi, and many more.
Come on! Don’t be like those people that run at the last time to buy some cheap flavor breaded because they forgot to buy gifts. Enter into Terracotta Online Shop and get that flick that you where look for.
We are very close to Christmas and the nice people from Terracota Distribution have been touched by the Christmas spirit. They have organized a nice reduction on their DVDs and they are offering a 15% discount on orders over £9. The catalogue has a wide range of films from South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan and Indonesia. Some of the directors include, Juno Mak, Johnnie To, Kim Ki-duk, Sora Aoi, and many more.
Come on! Don’t be like those people that run at the last time to buy some cheap flavor breaded because they forgot to buy gifts. Enter into Terracotta Online Shop and get that flick that you where look for.
- 12/10/2013
- by Sebastian Nadilo
- AsianMoviePulse
Ziyi Zhang: Best Actress at the 2013 Golden Horse Awards (photo: Ziyi Zhang in ‘The Grandmaster’) (See previous post: “Golden Horse Awards: Singaporean Movie ‘Ilo Ilo’ Is Surprising Best Picture Choice.”) Although Anthony Chen’s Ilo Ilo took home the top award at the 50th Golden Horse Awards, Wong Kar Wai’s Berlin Film Festival opening gala film The Grandmaster was this year’s big winner: six awards, including the Best Actress trophy for Ziyi Zhang. That marked Zhang’s first victory, after three previous nominations: Best Actress for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in 2000 and for 2046 in 2004; Best Supporting Actress for Forever Enthralled in 2009. "It was a very long and suffering journey making The Grandmaster, but now I’m very happy," Zhang said in her acceptance speech. In Wong’s Hong Kong-Chinese martial arts drama she plays the daughter of fighting master, who, so as to restore her family’s honor,...
- 11/29/2013
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
We've had our eyes on the Hong Kong vampire flick Rigor Mortis for a while. U.S. audience have to wait several months before Juno Mak's bloody mixture of comedy and horror sees a Stateside release, but it's nice to see overseas audiences are embracing it.
Variety is reporting that Rigor Mortis has taken in a total of $17.5 million (that's $2.23 million Usd) since its opening four weeks ago. That success was repeated last week when it became the top newcomer at the Taiwanese box office, pulling down Nt$13 million (or $400,000 Usd) in just ten days.
It's always interesting when a horror film captures the public's attention, no matter what corner of the world we're talking about. Sure, Rigor Mortis probably won't take the U.S. box office by storm, but it will be interesting to see what's got international horror fans all worked up.
We'll have a chance to...
Variety is reporting that Rigor Mortis has taken in a total of $17.5 million (that's $2.23 million Usd) since its opening four weeks ago. That success was repeated last week when it became the top newcomer at the Taiwanese box office, pulling down Nt$13 million (or $400,000 Usd) in just ten days.
It's always interesting when a horror film captures the public's attention, no matter what corner of the world we're talking about. Sure, Rigor Mortis probably won't take the U.S. box office by storm, but it will be interesting to see what's got international horror fans all worked up.
We'll have a chance to...
- 11/19/2013
- by Matt Serafini
- DreadCentral.com
Fortissimo Films closed key territories at Afm on Juno Mak’s Chinese vampire film and Hong Kong box office hit.
Rights have gone to Ascot Elite for Germany, Austria and Switzerland and Shochiku for Japan for a mid-2014 release.
Further deals closed with Distribución de Peliculas Zatmeni for Mexico, Viswas Films for India and the Indian subcontinent and Solar Films for the Philippines.
Fortissimo has licensed home entertainment rights to Deltamac for Hong Kong. As previously announced, Well Go USA will distribute in North America next spring.
Rigor Mortis opened theatrically in Hong Kong through Golden Harvest and has amassed more than $2m (Hk$17.5m) in four weeks.
The film premiered earlier this year at the Venice Film Festival and went on to screen in Toronto’s Midnight Madness strand as well as the Austin, Sitges and London festivals.
Chin Siu-Ho and Kara Wai star in the tale of supernatural occurrences that engulf a housing complex.
Taiwanese...
Rights have gone to Ascot Elite for Germany, Austria and Switzerland and Shochiku for Japan for a mid-2014 release.
Further deals closed with Distribución de Peliculas Zatmeni for Mexico, Viswas Films for India and the Indian subcontinent and Solar Films for the Philippines.
Fortissimo has licensed home entertainment rights to Deltamac for Hong Kong. As previously announced, Well Go USA will distribute in North America next spring.
Rigor Mortis opened theatrically in Hong Kong through Golden Harvest and has amassed more than $2m (Hk$17.5m) in four weeks.
The film premiered earlier this year at the Venice Film Festival and went on to screen in Toronto’s Midnight Madness strand as well as the Austin, Sitges and London festivals.
Chin Siu-Ho and Kara Wai star in the tale of supernatural occurrences that engulf a housing complex.
Taiwanese...
- 11/18/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
New sales artwork for the Chinese vampire flick Rigor Mortis has come our way via Afm, and we're not exactly sure why, but it gives us an extreme case of the heebie-jeebies. Check it out.
In this eerie and chilling contemporary action/special effects-laden homage to the classic Chinese vampire movies of the 1980’s, writer-director-producer Juno Mak makes his feature directorial debut. Co-produced by J-Horror icon Takashi Shimizu, and reuniting some of the original cast members of the classic Mr. Vampire series, Rigor Mortis is set in a creepy and moody Hong Kong public housing tower whose occupants, we soon discover, run the gamut from the living to the dead to the undead, along with ghosts, vampires, and zombies.
Synopsis
Rigor Mortis stars action movie veteran Chin Siu-ho (Siu-ho) as a former vampire hunting actor who now finds himself reaching the end of the line as a washed-up star, separated...
In this eerie and chilling contemporary action/special effects-laden homage to the classic Chinese vampire movies of the 1980’s, writer-director-producer Juno Mak makes his feature directorial debut. Co-produced by J-Horror icon Takashi Shimizu, and reuniting some of the original cast members of the classic Mr. Vampire series, Rigor Mortis is set in a creepy and moody Hong Kong public housing tower whose occupants, we soon discover, run the gamut from the living to the dead to the undead, along with ghosts, vampires, and zombies.
Synopsis
Rigor Mortis stars action movie veteran Chin Siu-ho (Siu-ho) as a former vampire hunting actor who now finds himself reaching the end of the line as a washed-up star, separated...
- 11/7/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Way back in the summer of 2012, Twitch was gifted the rare opportunity to visit the set of Juno Mak's homage to classic Chinese vampire movies, Rigor Mortis. Now that Mak's film has completed a hugely successful fesitval run and has opened here in Hong Kong, we can share some of these fantastic images with our readership.Boasting an all-star cast of Hong Kong veterans, including Chin Siu Ho, Anthony Chan Yau, Nina Paw Hee Ching, Cheung Fat, Kara Hui, Richard Ng and Lo Hoi Pang - many of whom were present during our visit - Rigor Mortis is a delightfully atmospheric chiller that promises a successful career ahead for Mak if he continues to direct.Photos © Stefan IrvineYou can find even more images over at Irvine's Flickr...
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- 10/27/2013
- Screen Anarchy
Tonight’s the night that Juno Maks Vampire horror Rigor Mortis is set to open in Hong Kong tonight, and as it’s hugely anticipated around these parts, we really don’t need much of an excuse to give it another mention. Cant wait to see this! Synopsis: In this eerie and chilling, contemporary, action/special effects laden homage to the classic Chinese vampire movies of the 1980’s, writer-director-producer, Juno Mak makes his feature directorial debut. Co-produced by J-Horror icon Takashi Shimizu, and reuniting some of the original cast members of the classic Mr. Vampire series, Rigor Mortis is set in a creepy and moody Hong Kong public housing tower whose occupants we soon discover, run the gamut from the living to the dead, to the undead, along with ghosts, vampires and zombies. Reuniting some of the original cast members of the classic Mr. Vampire series, Rigor Mortis stars action...
- 10/24/2013
- 24framespersecond.net
After a successful international festival run, Juno Mak's Rigor Mortis is heading to theater screens throughout Asia and you know what that means: New trailers. The main trailer out there now is the same one that has been circulating for some time now but it is also accompanied by a new twenty second TV spot. Here's how the Toronto International Film Festival describes it:An ominous-looking public-housing tower is the final rest stop for a miserable former movie star who's mourning the loss of his wife and son. Filled with the old, the weary, and the forgotten remnants of society, this last chance hotel nonetheless contains many comforts of Hong Kong life -- a noodle shop, a seamstress and a Taoist monk. Ghosts and spirits already...
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- 10/18/2013
- Screen Anarchy
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