Asian Fantasy Film DVD List (H-K)
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Title / Year
Plot Synopsis / Film Review
Video Quality
Length
Country
Language / Subtitles
Misc Info
Handsome Siblings (1992)

The 10 Untouchable Heroes are framed by two of their own members, and become The Untouchable Villians. They hide out in Villian's Valley -- a sanctuary where everyone is considered safe from the law. The new master of the martial arts world decides to ignore the sanctuary and attack the heroic villains. Andy Lau and Brigitte Lin star in this entertaining fantasy.

Q-3.5
96
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Happy Ghost (1984)

A group of high school girls seek shelter from a storm in a haunted temple, and when they leave, one girl takes a rope with her. This rope contains the ghost of a scholar who had killed himself many years before. After finally convincing them that he's real, he befriends the girls, and helps each out with some personal problems.

Q-4
93
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Happy Ghost 2 (1985)

XXXXXXX

Q-4
96
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Happy Ghost 4 (1989)

A teacher has various problems, including a girlfriend who is possessed by a spirit, difficulties with his mischievous students, and a fierce demonic warrior who is invading modern times. On the plus side, he has a helpful ancestral ghost trying to help. This is probably the best of the Happy Ghost fantasy/comedy series, with lots of action and laughs.

Q-4
84
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Haunted Cop Shop (1987)

A monk warns a police chief that his station was the site where a group of Japanese soldiers committed suicide at the end of World War II, and it will soon be overrun by the undead, unless precautions are taken. Of course, the warning is ignored, and the demons come in force, with a western bloodsucker as the leader. A group of police officers are stuck in the station, trying to survive.

Q-4
91
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Haunted Cop Shop 2 (1988)

Considered even more outlandish and entertaining than the first outing, in this sequel, the police are trying to put together a crack team of vampire busters at a military camp. However, no one realizes that the camp itself is haunted, and all the recruits are in great peril. One of the horror / comedy classics of Hong Kong cinema.

Q-2.5
89
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Haunted House (1986)

XXXXXXX

Q-2
97
Hong Kong
Chinese - No sub
Full-Screen
Haunted Karaoke (1997)

The victims of a karaoke bar fire comes back during the yearly ghost-festival to claim revenge on those that staged the incident. The film is a horror / comedy, but during the opening at least -- set at the Ghost Festival when the gates of hell are wide open --there is an attempt at a serious horror flick.

Q-3.5
90
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Haunted Lantern (1997)

A man has a recurring nightmare where he makes a suicide pact with a young woman -- so that they can be together in death. She kills herself, but he does not. Later, he meets the woman of his dreams in real life, with tragic consequences. The beautiful film follows the lives of several people, over several generations. Atmospheric tale of fate and karma, with several creepy scenes and some gore.

Q-4
97
Japan
Japanese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Haunted Madam (1987)

During a fortune telling session, four beautiful policewomen are told that they will all meet the same man at the same time and then all four will meet terrible fates. A Taoist priest enters their lives and things begin to happen. The film combines dark humor with straight laced horror to make for a wild experience.

Q-2
90
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Haunted Mansion (1949, aka - Mahal)

XXXXXXX

Q-2.5
142
India
Hindi - Eng sub
Full-Screen, B&W
Haunted Office (2002)

Horror film features three different, but loosely related stories-- all taking part in a haunted high-rise. 1. A new employee sees an albino spirit just before workers begin committing suicide. 2. A conniving boss tries to force his long-time secretary to resign, so he won't have to pay her a bonus. 3. A toy designer and collections worker are forced to deal with the albino ghost.

Q-2.5
89
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Haunted Romance (1990)

XXXXXXX

Q-2
91
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed, Nudity
Haunted School (2007)

XXXXXXX

Q-2
88
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Haunted Tales (1980)

XXXXXXX

Q-3
94
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed, Nudity
He Comes from Planet K (1997)

A woman is raped by an alien, and gives birth to an adult, half-human / half-alien offspring. Mom is understandably not too crazy about the situation. The alien guy gets into all sorts of trouble, with both the police and the triads. Meanwhile, local UFO seeking gal meets the man-child and falls in love. The film is littered with sci-fi in-jokes and potty humor.

Q-2
95
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Heaven & Hell (1980)

Directed by Shaw Brothers icon, Cheh Chang, this outing is broken into three sections -- part takes place in Heaven, part on earth, and the final section is in Hell. The film is a combination of fantasy, romance, musical, and fantasy/horror. The final section is the best -- where several spirits who were supposed to go to heaven accidentally wind up in hell. In order to leave, they have to fight there way out.

Q-4
89
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre (1978)

XXXXXXX

Q-4
102
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre 2 (1978)

XXXXXXX

Q-4
96
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Heavenly Legend (1998)

A new interpretation of the classic Chinese story, Journey to the West. Monkey King, Piggy and a child warrior called Li Na-Cha team up to save a water princess -- but in so doing, release an evil force upon the earth. The three must leave the heavens in order to protect earth and restore balance. Colorful fantasy / action film with corny-but-fun special effects.

Q-3
89
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Hell (1960)

(Japan title: Jigoku) A man, condemned to hell because of a hit and run killing, finds it to be a place of eternal torment and torture. The final third of the film contain some of the most bizarre and gruesome scenes that had ever been produced, up to that time. This stylish horror film was well ahead of its time. (NS)

Q-3.5
98
Japan
Japanese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Hell Has no Boundary (1982)

XXXXXXX

Q-3.5
91
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Hellish Love (1972)

XXXXXXX

Q-3.5
68
Japan
Japanese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Hello Dracula - TV series - Part 1 (1986?)

Although the hopping vampire (or gyonshi) is a Chinese legend, Japan was the biggest market for these stories. In the mid 1980s, Taiwan produced a series of gyonshi films (such as, Hello Dracula) and a TV series for the Japanese. These followed the adventures of an elderly Taoist priest, his granddaughter and youthful male disciples. Each film also featured baby gyonshi, adult vampires and other demons. This DVD combines three episodes (#'s 1-3) of the rare TV series. (NS)

Q-4
66
Taiwan
Japanese - No sub
Full-Screen
Hello Dracula - TV series - Part 2 (1986?)

Although the hopping vampire (or gyonshi) is a Chinese legend, Japan was the biggest market for these stories. In the mid 1980s, Taiwan produced a series of gyonshi films (such as, Hello Dracula) and a TV series for the Japanese. These followed the adventures of an elderly Taoist priest, his granddaughter and youthful male disciples. Each film also featured baby gyonshi, adult vampires and other demons. This DVD combines three episodes (#'s 4-6) of the rare TV series. (NS)

Q-3
66
Taiwan
Japanese - No sub
Full-Screen
Hello Dracula - TV series - Part 3 (1986?)

Although the hopping vampire (or gyonshi) is a Chinese legend, Japan was the biggest market for these stories. In the mid 1980s, Taiwan produced a series of gyonshi films (such as, Hello Dracula) and a TV series for the Japanese. These followed the adventures of an elderly Taoist priest, his granddaughter and youthful male disciples. Each film also featured baby gyonshi, adult vampires and other demons. This DVD combines four episodes (#'s 7-10) of the rare TV series. (NS)

Q-3
87
Taiwan
Japanese - No sub
Full-Screen
Hello Dracula (1) - Vampire Kid (1986?)

Part of a Taiwan fantasy series following the adventures of an elderly Taoist priest, his granddaughter and youthful male disciples. Each film also features baby gyonshi (hopping vampires), plus adult vampires and other demons. As these films received limited release outside Japan, they often don't have English titles, so they are often called: Hello Dracula #2, #3, etc. This title is a literal translation of the Chinese characters. (NS)

Q-2.5
93
Taiwan
Chinese - No sub
Letterboxed
Hello Dracula (2) - Hello Dracula (1986?)

Part of a Taiwan fantasy series following the adventures of an elderly Taoist priest, his granddaughter and youthful male disciples. Each film also features baby gyonshi (hopping vampires), plus adult vampires and other demons. As these films received limited release outside Japan, they often don't have English titles, so they are often called: Hello Dracula #2, #3, etc. This title is a literal translation of the Chinese characters. (NS)

Q-2.5
95
Taiwan
Chinese - No sub
Full-Screen
Hello Dracula (3) - Magical Priest (1986?)

Part of a Taiwan fantasy series following the adventures of an elderly Taoist priest, his granddaughter and youthful male disciples. Each film also features baby gyonshi (hopping vampires), plus adult vampires and other demons. As these films received limited release outside Japan, they often don't have English titles, so they are often called: Hello Dracula #2, #3, etc. This title is a literal translation of the Chinese characters. (NS)

Q-2
87
Taiwan
Chinese - No sub
Full-Screen
Hello Dracula (4) - Child King (1986?)

Part of a Taiwan fantasy series following the adventures of an elderly Taoist priest, his granddaughter and youthful male disciples. Each film also features baby gyonshi (hopping vampires), plus adult vampires and other demons. As these films received limited release outside Japan, they often don't have English titles, so they are often called: Hello Dracula #2, #3, etc. This title is a literal translation of the Chinese characters.

Q-2
105
Taiwan
Chinese - Eng sub
Full-Screen
Hello Dracula (5) - Magic Girl (1986?)

Part of a Taiwan fantasy series following the adventures of an elderly Taoist priest, his granddaughter and youthful male disciples. Each film also features baby gyonshi (hopping vampires), plus adult vampires and other demons. As these films received limited release outside Japan, they often don't have English titles, so they are often called: Hello Dracula #2, #3, etc. This title is a literal translation of the Chinese characters.

Q-2
93
Taiwan
Chinese - Eng sub
Full-Screen
Her Name is Cat (1998)

Cat, a female assassin, is out on one last assignment. However, she discovers that another assassin is after the same target -- so suddenly, the hunter has become the hunted. This is a fun girls-with-guns flick, with good action. Almen Wong stars as the sexy killer, who wears a mean bikini!!!

Q-2.5
90
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Here Comes a Vampire (1990)

Loose sequel to 'Operation Pink Squad 2,' this horror-comedy switches locals from a high-rise building to a police boot camp -- and switches the monster from female to male. An amateur session with a version of a Ouija board, results in an evil spirit / vampire being released. The demon possesses several policemen and causes various problems for the others.

Q-2
93
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Hero Beyond the Boundary of Time (1993)

The emperor during the Qing Dynasty has an incurable disease. His friend travels through time, into modern Hong Kong, in an effort to save him. However, a villain hopes the emperor will not recover, so he sends two killers to follow the hero, to stop him from fulfilling his mission. A fun sci-fi / fantasy / comedy -- which succeeds to amuse and amaze.

Q-4
94
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Hero from the Time Tunnel (19??)

XXXXXXX

Q-2
98
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Full-Screen
Heroic Fight (1989)

The adorable Lin Hsiao Lan (Magic of Spell) stars -- once again as a boy -- in this bizarre blend of comedy, action/fantasy, spy opus, and crime film. A team of movie FX experts use a series of James Bond like gimmicks to come to the aid of their kidnapped benefactor. Lin Hsiao Lan's cuteness is only equaled by her fierce fighting ability. The climax in truely incredible.

Q-4
85
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Heroic Trio (1992)

Male babies are disappearing from Hong Kong, and the police are baffled. Masked heroine Wonder Woman takes the case, and she is later joined by two other super-women. Anita Mui, Maggie Cheung and Michelle Khan play the three fighting babes, who must go up against the ultra-powerful demon kidnapper -- who is bent on world domination. One of the classics of Hong Kong fantasy / action cinema.

Q-4
86
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Hex (1980)

Shaw Brothers horror film was inspired by the Frenchclassic, Diabolique. A frail wife and an abused servant conspire to drown the nasty husband in a nearby lake. The wife begins to believe the hubby's ghost has come back to seek soggy vengeance. However, that's just half of the plot, as things are just warming up. Speaking of warm, a naked exorcism ceremony is pretty hot, as well.

Q-2.5
91
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed, Nudity
Hex after Hex (1982)

Third film in the Shaw Brothers Hex trilogy, this one is the goofiest of the three. The plot involves a lustful demon from hell, who desires a human woman, so he tries to have her killed, so he my possess her. The plot features sexy female ghosts, bizarre monsters and lots of slapstick comedy and potty humor. From the director of, Bamboo House Of Dolls.

Q-3
101
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Hex vs. Witchcraft (1980)

A gambler is in deep debt to gangsters, because of an uncanny streak of bad luck. He offers his wife as payment, but this doesn't work out, so he tries suicide. After a few failed attempts, an old man offers a weird proposition. If he will marry the ghost of the old man's murdered daughter, all his money woes will disappear. Shaw Brothers follow-up to 'Hex,' with comedy, nudity and ghostly possessions.

Q-3
96
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed, Nudity
Hidden Heroes (2004)

A Terminator-like android (Charlene Choi) helps a cowardly cop after he accidentally catches a major criminal. The policeman is targeted by the criminal's gang, but he is aided by the beautiful robot, who has been sent from the future to find him. However, she must kill him within one week, in order to ensure a positive future.

Q-4
115
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Hidden Power of Dragon Sabre (1984)

XXXXXXX

Q-4
87
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Hindi Star Wars (2001, aka - Aaryamaan Brahmaand Ka Yoddha)

XXXXXXX

Q-3.5
116
India
Hindi - No sub
Full-Screen
Hiruko the Goblin (1990)

XXXXXXX

Q-4
89
Japan
Japanese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Hocus Pocus (1983)

Lam Ching Ying plays the superstitious leader of a traveling troupe of actors. One of the group is always playing pranks, so the others don't believe it when a real ghost -- that of a mischievous man murdered 300 years ago -- invades their stage performances. One of the early Hong Kong horror / comedy films in the 1980s fantasy cycle.

Q-4
94
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Holy Flame of the Martial World (1983)

A Shaw Brothers fantasy about a weapon --the Holy Flame -- and the efforts of the evil Snake King and his Bloodsucking Clan to capture it. Two children, whose parents were killed in an attempt to possess the weapon, are destined to face each other in a fateful duel. Colorful action and bizarre sets.

Q-4
86
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Holy Virgin vs. The Evil Dead (1990)

A cute, but powerful princess battles the bloodthirsty Moon Monster -- who's been slaughtering students. The film opens with a sequence featuring a scary kung fu demon, sexy topless dancing girls, and footage from a Chinese ghost festival -- and from there it gets crazy.

Q-2.5
92
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed, Nudity
Holy Weapon (1993)

A man -- called the Holy Weapon -- defeats the evil Super Sword in a wild battle. Afterwards however, he goes completely insane and heads into seclusion. Years later, the sword demon returns, and a group of heroes, including a spider-woman, again seek out Holy Weapon's aid. Very entertaining fantasy / comedy.

Q-3.5
99
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Home Sweet Home (2005)

XXXXXXX

Q-2.5
99
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Horoscope: Voice from Hell (1999)

Horror / comedy that features a female student does not believe in ghosts, until she discovers that she possesses the ability to communicate with the dead. She decides to help a local triad boss, whose wife and child were murdered by a rival gang. However, the wife's spirit possesses the student -- leading to even bigger problems.

Q-2.5
89
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Hororscope 2: Woman from Hell (1999)

XXXXXXX

Q-4
89
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Horror Hotline ... Big Head Monster (2001)

XXXXXXX

Q-3.5
89
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Horror of the Malformed Man (1969)

XXXXXXX

Q-3.5
99
Japan
Japanese - Eng Sub
Letterboxed
House of Mad Souls (2003)

Thai ghost story features the spirit of a young boy, who died eight years ago, but is still residing in his house. The human residents are terrified by his presence. A psychologist tries to communicate with ghostly child. The film opens with a bizarre, extended break-up scene, between the psychologist and her boyfriend. In case you miss something, the break-up is immediately replayed ... as a flashback!?!

Q-2
84
Thailand
Thai - Eng sub
Full-Screen
Human Goddess (1972)

XXXXXXX

Q-3
100
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Human Lanterns (1982)

An unethical nobleman, desperate to beat a rival in the local lantern making contest, hires a deformed and psychotic craftsman to make a special lantern. Years earlier, the lantern maker had been disfigured by the nobleman, and he sees his chance ad vengeance. He creates a special lantern from the skin of murdered women, and points the blame at his enemy.

Q-4
91
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Human Spider (1958, aka - Kumo Otoko)

(Japan title: Kumo Otoro) A creepy spider-like man kidnaps several women and does unspeakable things to them. Police detective, Kogoro Akechi, is hot on his trail and is determined to end his nasty ways. With Japanese commercials. This DVD was recorded off Japanese TV, with commercials. (NS)

Q-2.5
109
Japan
Japanese - No sub
Full-Screen, B&W
Hunting Ash (1992)

Aliens have infiltrated the Earth, and a determined man hunts human-like invaders. The evil aliens are impregnating earth's women -- especially those cute Japanese women -- in a plan of world conquest. A cool, Asian variation of Blade Runner and Alien Nation -- with its own apocalyptic style. (NS)

Q-2.5
97
Japan
Japanese - No sub
Full-Screen
Hunting Evil Spirit (1999)

Catagory-III horror film features two of the stalwarts of the genre, Pauline Chan and Charlie Cho. Charlie plays a businessman who has the hots for a disinterested Ms. Chan. He seeks out the aid of an unscrupulous sorcerer, who allows his spirit to leave his body, in order to rape his quarry. Chan and her boyfriend seek help from a rival sorcerer. Pauline also has a welcome, gratuitous shower scene.

Q-3
82
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Full-Screen, Nudity
Title / Year
Plot Synopsis / Film Review
Video Quality
Length
Country
Language / Subtitles
Misc Info
I Love Maria (1988)

As the title suggests, the film concerns some giant robots and a group of nasty villains -- called the Hero Gang (?!?) -- creating havoc and destruction. It's up to a trio of misfits, and a female android robot, to defeat them. Sally Yeh plays the title character, supported by the always welcome, Lam Ching Ying.

Q-4
96
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
I've Found Someone (2003, aka - Koi Mil Gaya)

XXXXXXX

Q-3
172
India
Hindi - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Iceman Cometh (1993)

Yuen Biao plays the film's hero, a Ming Dynasty palace guard who resumes his pursuit of a nasty rapist played by Yuen Wah -- when both are rejuvenated in modern times. A classic Hong Kong reworking of the time traveler motif -- with lots of martial arts action added into the mix. Maggie Cheung plays a woman who befriends Biao.

Q-4
108
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Imaginary Suspects (1988)

A domestic fight turns deadly and a young policeman is sent to investigate. However, he finds himself falling in love with the prime suspect, a pretty woman. As he delves deeper, things become murky, as it is not clear who the actual victim was. Is there a serial killer, or a supernatural explaination? Romance / mystery / horror film with several twists along the way.

Q-3.5
94
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Immortal Enemy (2003)

Long ago, a father locked his own son (Mekin) in a hidden room, because of the son's madness and evil deeds. Fast forward to the present, and a young man inherits that very mansion. Before long, the guy is starting to display disturbing behavior, including bringing Mekin back to life. The resurrected demon surrounds himself with zombies and a harem of vampire girls, and continues his nasty ways.

Q-2
99
Thailand
Thai - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Imp, the (1981)

An unemployed man with a pregnant wife gets a job as a security guard. However, his new colleagues begin to die in horrible ways. A Taoist priest tells him that he will be the next victim, and tries to teach him how to avoid this fate. But then the ominous events begin to occur at home -- effecting his wife and unborn child. Very creepy horror film with zombies, ghosts, possessions and reincarnation.

Q-3.5
100
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
In Hell (19??)

XXXXXXX

Q-1.5
88
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Full-Screen
In Praise of Goddess Santoshi Maa (1975, aka - Jai Santoshi Maa)

XXXXXXX

Q-3
94
India
Hindi - Eng sub
Full-Screen
In the Realm of Passion (1978)

XXXXXXX

Q-3
101
Japan
Japanese - Eng sub
Full-Screen, Nudity
Infection (2005)

Extremely creepy horror film presented in semi-anthology form (with three related, terrifying sections). A patient succumbs to a strange infection at a Japanese hospital -- which leads to a cover-up by hospital officials. After the staff buries the evidence, another patient turns up with similar symptoms -- and soon, even the doctors connected to the conspiracy begin showing signs of the lethal infection.

Q-3.5
99
Japan
Japanese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Infra Man (1975)

Amazing Shaw Brothers sci-fi / kung fu classic. Sexy villainess, Princess Dragon Mom, and her army of bizarre monsters are out to take over the world. They are opposed by a professor and his bionic creation, Inframan. The robot like super hero has the ability to grow into a giant, plus he has other cool powers. Hong Kong's answer to Ultraman!

Q-4

Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Inner Senses (2002)

A woman believes she sees dead people, but her psychologist, thinks it's all in her mind. But when the counselor himself begins to see corpses, they must work together to end the nightmare. Their search for a solution eventually leads to a confrontation with a forgotten past. Thoughtful and atmospheric -- but still frightening -- horror film.

Q-4
100
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Intergalactic Love (2005, aka -Hinokio)

XXXXXXX

Q-2.5
111
Japan
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Into the Mirror (2003)

XXXXXXX

Q-2
113
Korea
Korean - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Into the Night (1989)

XXXXXXX

Q-2.5
90
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Inugami Family (1976)

(Japan title: Inugami-ke No Ichizoku) A sense of horror and suspicion descend on a family, after the reading of an unorthodox will left by a rich patriarch. Detective Kosuke investigates the series of mysterious killings that occur as a result. This was part of the long-running "Kindaichi" film series. This DVD was recorded off Japanese TV, with commercials. (NS)

Q-1.5
118
Japan
Japanese - No sub
Full-Screen, with commercials
Invincible Space Streaker (1978)

XXXXXXX

Q-2
83
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Full-Screen
Invisible Lucky Star (1964)

XXXXXXX

Q-2
93
Hong Kong
Chinese - No sub
Full-Screen, B&W
Invisible Man (1954, aka - Tomei Ningen)

XXXXXXX

Q-2.5
71
Japan
Japanese - No sub
Full-Screen, B&W
Invisible Man and the Fly Man (1957, aka - Tomei Ningen to Hae Otoko)

XXXXXXX

Q-3
96
Japan
Japanese - No sub
Full-Screen, B&W
Invisible Man Appears (1949, aka - Tomei Ningen Arawaru)

XXXXXXX

Q-2.5
82
Japan
Japanese - No sub
Full-Screen, B&W
Iron Finger (1965)

XXXXXXX

Q-3
96
Japan
Japanese - No sub
Letterboxed
Jail House Eros (1989)

Take the usual aspects of an erotic Hong Kong ghost story -- gratuitous nudity, goofy humor and bizarre monsters ... and add the traditional trappings of a sleazy women-in-prison films -- more gratuitous nudity, nasty wardens, and cat fighting -- and you get Jail House Eros. Great fun!

Q-4
85
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed, Nudity
Jaka Sembung and the Ocean Goddess (aka - Warrior 4)

Obscure fourth film in the Warrior fantasy film series. Barry Prima returns to fight the evil Dutch and their supernatural allies. This time a nasty sorcerer reanimates a dismembered blue-skinned corpse, who's his various body parts reattach themselves, including his head. Jaka is aided several times by a beautiful Goddess and her mermaid subjects.

Q-2.5
83
Indonesia
Indonesian - No sub
Full-Screen
Japanese Hell (2005)

XXXXXXX

Q-4
101
Japan
Japanese - Eng sub
Letterboxed, Nudity
Journey to the West (25 Episodes - on 5 DVDs) (1986) $60 total

Extremely popular 1986 CC-TV series based on the literary classic, Journey to the West. The Longevity Monk travels west in search of Buddhist sutras -- with three disciples to aid him in his quest --the irreverent Monkey, Piggy, and faithful Friar Sand. Along the way, they meet all sorts of people and demons. Many want to devour the Monk to achieve immortality. Others take the form of beautiful women, in the hope of seducing him. (25 episodes @ 46 minutes each -- approximately 740 minutes total.) (NS)

Q-3
46 each episode - approx 740 min total
Thailand
Chinese - No sub
Full-Screen,Monkey King Film
Journey to the West Kingdom: Wheel of Fire (1980s)

Wild fantasy/adventure concerning the fabled, "Monkey King." Lots of great Chinese mythology -- including numerous gods, the Red-Boy and a tricky goat demon. There is also surprising gore (including dismembered bodies that are cut in two -- but magically reattach themselves), beautiful woman and martial arts action. The title is a translation of the Chinese characters, I'm not sure what the official title is.

Q-2.5
90
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed, Monkey King Film
Juan Tanga: Super Name (1990, aka -Juan Tanga: Supernaman)

A somewhat nerdy guy meets two alien children who give him the power to change into a superhero. In fact, he can change into ANY super hero -- with whatever special powers they possess. Each time he's needed to fight crime, he picks a different hero. He becomes; The Hulk, Zorro, Hawkman, Tarzan, plus several others. may be missing a few seconds at the end of the credits. (NS)

Q-2.5
105
Phillipines
Tagalog - No sub
Full-Screen
July 13th (1996)

XXXXXXX

Q-3.5
95
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Jumping Corpses (1988?)

Two bumbling thieves accidentally revive a raging hopping vampire (gyonsi). In addition to the hopping corpse, the plot also features: phony mystics, gullible warlords, kidnappings, Chinese Opera, magical spells and frequent kung fu action. An enjoyable horror / comedy. (NS)

Q-2.5
88
Hong Kong
Chinese - No sub
Full-Screen
Jungle Cobra Woman (2003, aka - Jungle Ki Nagin)

XXXXXXX

Q-2.5
93
India
Hindi - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Kamen Rider Z (+ Bonus 'Making of' Film) (1993)

A masked super hero, who scoots around town on a motorcycle, battles a seemingly indestructible, shape-shifting monster. Great entertainment and action -- with enjoyable FX. The DVD also includes a special 14 minute mini-documentary about the making of the film. (NS)

Q-2.5
48 + 14
Japan
Japanese - No sub
Letterboxed
Karma Punishment (1982, aka - Hukum Karma)

XXXXXXX

Q-2.5
90
Indonesia
Indonesian - No sub
Full-Screen
Kekko Kamen (2003)

A school that teaches high school age children how to become successful media stars, such as news anchors, runs a tight ship. In fact, they are downright abusive toward their students. Enter Kekko Mask, a female heroine who wears a red mask, boots and cape -- and nothing else. She protects the students against the sadistic teachers and administrators, using a very secret weapon.

Q-4
70
Japan
Japanese - Eng sub
Letterboxed, Nudity
Kekko Kamen Returns (2004)

Third film in the newer Kekko Kamen series -- there was a previous 3-film series in the mid 1990s, see below. This time the semi-nude heroine goes after the teachers at a high school. There is a big swimming meet coming up, and the sadistic gym teachers will do anything to win, abusing and tormenting their female students. This film also features an evil underling in a giant frog outfit.

Q-4
71
Japan
Japanese - Eng sub
Letterboxed, Nudity
Kekko Kamen Strikes Back (2004)

Kekko Mask -- the semi-nude heroine who uses her nether regions to blind and subdue her adversaries -- is back. In this sequel to the 2004 film, Kekko Kamen, the masked cutie battles the sadistic deviant teachers at an exclusive Japanese celebrity college. Extreme weirdness abounds.

Q-4
71
Japan
Japanese - Eng sub
Letterboxed, Nudity
Kekko Kamen's Surprise (2004)

Fourth and final film in the second Kekko Kamen series -- that makes seven live-action films so far, if you are keeping score. Kekko must once again come to rescue at a tyrannical musical academy, concealed on a secret island. The mostly unclad heroine, defeats the bad guys, but leaves her victims with smiles on their faces.

Q-4
71
Japan
Japanese - Eng sub
Letterboxed, Nudity
Kekko Mask 1 (1991)

There is a strict Japanese school where the evil principal -- who dresses like a hideous court jester -- tortures his students at the slightest provocation. A female super heroine is a protector of innocent students. She has a unique costume -- wearing only red mask, boots and cape, and nothing else. She dispatches villains by wrapping her bare thighs around their faces and breaking their necks! (NS)

Q-3
54
Japan
Japanese - No sub
Letterboxed, Nudity
Kekko Mask 2 (1993)

Second film of the bizarre and incredible series, with our favorite semi-nude heroine continuing to battle the evil principal of a girl's school. This time, in addition to the nasty administrator, there's also an electrically charged exchange student and a perverted a samurai who's been taking pictures of the girls compromising situations. (NS)

Q-3
79
Japan
Japanese - No sub
Letterboxed, Nudity
Kekko Mask 3 (1993)

The nasty principal returns to battle the sexy heroine. This time, he's hired some mercenaries to try to uncover the secret identity of Kekko Mask -- the protector of Japanese Catholic school girls. In this third and final film of the original live-action series, we see not only her lovely body, but also have a chance to understand a bit of her personality -- and she even gets to fall in love. (NS)

Q-2
95
Japan
Japanese - No sub
Letterboxed, Nudity
Kenpei to Yurei (1958)

XXXXXXX

Q-3.5
75
Japan
Japanese - No sub
Letterboxed, B&W
Khopdi the Skull (1980s ?)

XXXXXXX

Q-1.5/2
92
India
Hindi - No sub
Full-Screen
Kid from Tibet (1992)

An inexperienced but resourceful monk, played by Yuen Biao, leaves his monastery to unite two pieces of a magical bottle. Legend has it that when the bottle is made whole, and a magic incandation is spoken, all hell will break loose. The film bears more than a passing resemblance to Raiders of the Lost Ark -- and is just as entertaining.

Q-3.5
98
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Kilink in Istanbul (1967)

XXXXXXX

Q-1.5
71
Turkey
Turkish - Eng sub
Full-Screen
Kilink: Strip and Kill (1967)

XXXXXXX

Q-2
93
Turkey
Turkish - Eng sub
Full-Screen, B&W
Killer Pussy (2004)

XXXXXXX

Q-4
60
Japan
Japanese - No Sub
Full-Screen, Nudity
Killer Snakes (1975)

XXXXXXX

Q-4
100
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed, Nudity
Krrish (2006)

This Bollywood superhero / sci-fi film is a sequel to Koi...Mil Gaya. It is considered the first major superhero movie to be produced in India. A couple die shortly after the wife gives birth to a son. As he is growing up, the child discovers that he has inherited superpowers that were transferred to his father by an alien. He must use these powers to save the world from a mad scientist.

Q-3.5
174
India
Hindi - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Kung Fu Master (1993, aka - Kung Fu Cult Master)

XXXXXXX

Q-3
103
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Kung Fu vs. Acrobatic (1991)

Entertaining horror / comedy concerns two friends who stumble upon a booby-trapped cave. When they enter, they accidentally revive three entities who had been asleep for centuries -- a princess, her handmaiden and an evil kung fu master. The two friends and the two women travel back to Hong Kong, with the powerful villain in hot pursuit.

Q-3
99
Hong Kong
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed
Kung Fu Wonder Child (1986)

This off-the-wall production has so much going on, it's hard to keep track of everything. There's an evil master harvesting souls, green-haired ghosts, gyonsi parents trying to raise their vampire kids, an assortment of other demons/monsters, plus two of the greatest Asian female action stars of the era -- the adorable Lin Hsiao Lam and the incredible Yukari Oshima -- actually, Yukari pretty adorable too.

Q-2.5
90
Taiwan
Chinese - Eng sub
Letterboxed

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