With more high-kicking Shaw Brothers restorations, Chucky Unboxed, and steamy thrills, there’s plenty to keep you entertained on Arrow.
Get ready for some seriously out-of-this-world streaming on ARROW this November. Enjoy six fantastic, action-packed, weird and wonderful films from the Shaw Brothers studio.
This includes a rare Hong Kong sci-fi extravaganza. A definitive documentary on straight-to-video erotic thrillers. Also, an in-depth look at the wildly popular Child’s Play franchise. Furthermore, a curated selection by the award-winning documentary filmmaker Alexandre O. Philippe.
SHAW BROTHERS
Brace yourselves this November for more movie madness from Hong Kong’s mightiest film studio, Shaw Brothers, on ARROW. As special effects-driven horror and sci-fi cinema dominated the global box office in the 1970s, Shaw Brothers not only followed suit but took things one step beyond! ARROW is streaming some of the wildest and weirdest films the company ever made. Super Inframan is one of Shaw’s most beloved cult classics. Roger Ebert called it “a classy, slick production by the Hong Kong kung fu kings.” It stars Danny Lee (The Killer) as the titular high-kicking superhero. He defends the planet against a demon queen and her legion of subterranean mutant minions.
Battle Wizard features Danny Lee again as the prince granted magical powers in Pao Hsueh-li’s fantastical wuxia. Enjoy the incredible fight fantasy Demon of the Lute: Portrait in Crystal, a deliriously imaginative tale of a murderous swordswoman. Brought to life through a crystal sculpture and directed by Super Inframan director Hua Shan.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star is an extremely rare example of science fiction, Hong Kong-style. It is unlike any sci-fi flick you’ve ever seen before. Gorgeously restored in all their gory glory with an amazing array of never-before-seen bonus features. This is streaming heaven for fans of the offbeat, extreme, and irrepressibly entertaining. All these films (and more) have been newly remastered by ARROW for their upcoming SHAWSCOPE VOLUME 4 Blu-ray box set. It is available from 8th December and packed with exclusive extras.
WE KILL FOR LOVE
Also in November, We Kill for Love, an unmissable documentary charting the irresistible rise of the direct-to-video erotic thriller, the steamy American film genre that once dominated late-night cable television and the shelves of neighbourhood video stores. Director Anthony Penta delves deep into the heart and soul of a forgotten and often maligned film movement, with contributions from the likes of actors Andrew Stevens (erotic thriller mainstay and star/writer/producer of Night Eyes, featured in the film), Monique Parent (Dark Secrets) and Amy Lindsay (Forbidden Sins). Nominated for a 2024 Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best Documentary, the film is described by Eye For Film as “thoughtful and insightful”, while Dread Central says it is “as fascinating as it is informative”.
LIVING WITH CHUCKY
Then there’s Living With Chucky, a fascinating look at the groundbreaking Child’s Play franchise from the perspective of Kyra Elise Gardner, a filmmaker who grew up within it – she is the daughter of Chucky puppeteer Tony Gardner. Among those appearing are actors Brad Dourif (the voice of Chucky), Fiona Dourif (Chucky), Jennifer Tilly (Bride of Chucky), and franchise creator Don Mancini, as well as cult film legend John Waters, who appears in Seed of Chucky and the Chucky TV series. Collider calls the film “a thoughtful study of how filmmaking, especially independent filmmaking, brings people together”.
NOVEMBER SEASONS
Seasons in November include:
Alexandre O. Philippe Selects, with the award-winning documentary filmmaker (Chain Reactions, 78/52, Lynch/Oz), chooses his ARROW favourites, including THE ENDLESS, The PUSHER Trilogy, KEOMA, INCUBUS, and an extended intro from Alexandre O. Philippe, among many more!
NOVEMBER RELEASE CALENDAR
From November 7
We Kill For Love – 2023
Nov 14
Living With Chucky – 2022
From Nov 21
Super Inframan – 1975
Nov 24
Battle Wizard – 1977
Demon of the Lute – 1983
Portrait in Crystal – 1983
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star – 1983
WHERE TO GET IT
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