We are pleased to bring you some fantastic release news from Eureka Entertainment as they let us know about the release of BURNING PARADISE, Ringo Lam’s gothic horror-infused martial arts epic. Presented as part of the Eureka Classics range in its UK debut on Blu-ray from a stunning 2K restoration. Available from 29 May 2023, the first print-run of 2000 copies will feature a Limited-Edition O-card Slipcase and Collector’s Booklet.
Director Ringo Lam’s (Wild Search, City on Fire) only film in the wuxia genre is also one of his best and bloodiest.
Hunted by the Manchu government, a young Fok Sai-yuk is captured and sent to the Red Lotus Temple, where Shaolin monks are enslaved and viciously tortured by the sadistic warden Kung (Wong Kam Kong). Thrown into a pit of corpses and left to die, Fong survives and attempts to save his Shaolin brothers.
Produced by Tsui Hark, Burning Paradise is a dark fantasy epic, filled with shocking violence and incredible choreography. Eureka Classics is proud to present the film for the first time in the UK since the VHS era in a blood-soaked special edition.
SPECIAL EDITION BLU-RAY EDITION FEATURES*:
- Limited Edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling (First Print Run of 2000 copies only)
- 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray from a 2K restoration of the films’ original 35mm camera negative
- Cantonese and English audio options (both in their original mono presentations)
- Optional English Subtitles, newly translated for this release
- Brand new feature length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival)
- Brand new interview with actor Wong Kam Kong
- Archival Interview with Tsui Hark
- Original theatrical trailer
- PLUS: A Limited Edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing by James Oliver (First Print Run of 2000 copies only)
- *All extras subject to change
Available from the Eureka Store and Amazon.
Karen Woodham is the founder and owner of the Blazing Minds. She is also a Cinema reviewer and works with RealD 3D reviewing the latest 3D releases and IMAX, she has also had several articles published in various publications including the first edition of SFW Magazine. In 2015 she became an Award Winning Blogger and also has her website listed as one of the UK’s Top 10 Film Blogs.
