Encounter of the Spooky Kind – Blu-ray Competition!
Encounter of the Spooky Kind -Blu-ray Competition! - KUNG FU KINGDOM
OUT on MONDAY 21ST JUNE, Eureka Entertainment presents ENCOUNTER OF THE SPOOKY KIND. This unique, groundbreaking, kung-fu, action-horror comedy from legendary director Sammo Hung, has landed on Blu-ray (a worldwide debut of this brand-new 2K restoration on home video) for the first time in the UK as part of the Eureka Classics range.
A defining film in Hong Kong genre cinema, “Encounter of the Spooky Kind” blended kung fu, special effects, and Chinese folklore to invent a whole new sub-genre of Asian cinema; the ‘Jiangshi’ film, which, only a few years later would spawn the iconic and hugely successful Mr. Vampire.
“ENCOUNTER OF THE SPOOKY KIND” is available to order NOW on Blu-ray from Eureka Entertainment and Amazon, follow on to find out more and WIN your copy!
Sammo Hung plays Courageous Cheung, a man well known in his local village for his lack of fear. His reputation is soon put to the test however, after he is tricked into spending the night in a temple full of spirits, zombies, and vampires!
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Not content with delivering a bucket load of supernatural chills and thrills, Sammo also delivers some of the finest action choreography of his career.
Blu-ray Special Features:
Limited Edition O-Card Slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling
Limited-Edition Reversible Poster featuring the film’s original HK artwork
1080p presentation on Blu-ray from a brand new 2K restoration (worldwide debut of this restoration on home video)
A wooden bench can be a shield or a weapon
Boo
Cantonese audio (original mono presentation)
Rare alternate Cantonese soundtrack
Optional English dubbed audio
Optional English Subtitles (newly translated for this release)
Brand new feature length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival)
Archival interview with Sammo Hung
Alternate English opening & closing credits
Stills Gallery
Original trailer
Limited Edition Collector’s Booklet featuring new writing by James Oliver
Huang Ha has authentic skills in traditional sword work 1
An impressive full body burn fire stunt combined with a high fall 1
Supernatural fun and sublime kung fu choreography 1
Our review says of the action in ENCOUNTER OF THE SPOOKY KIND that it features, “blistering speed, timing and rhythm”, and “Sammo shows real power in his technique, with each blow looking like it hits full contact.”
This release is an ABSOLUTE MUST-HAVE edition for all fans of Asian action movies!
Lucky Kung Fu Kingdom fans can get their copy for FREE courtesy of our friends at Eureka EntertainmentBUT DO HURRY, COMPETITION ENDS SUNDAY 4TH JULY 2021!
Sammo Hung blesses us with his presence get yours at KFK
Cheung is possessed by the Monkey King
All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning, is “LIKE” the KUNG FU KINGDOM FACEBOOK PAGE, “SHARE” the ENCOUNTER OF THE SPOOKY KIND Blu-ray Competition post, WRITE in the ENCOUNTER OF THE SPOOKY KIND Blu-rayCompetition post‘sCOMMENTS, and TAG a FRIEND answering this easy question:
Sammo Hung’s “Encounter of the Spooky Kind” went on to inspire which classic Jiangshi (hopping vampire) martial-arts comedy?
The 2K restoration allows us to view even the most dimly lit scenes
Sammo bares all to protect his soul
Getting to grips with the ghosts
Winners will be notified via Facebook message by 23:59GMT/BST Monday 5th July 2021.
Good luck!
Competition rules:
UK entrants only.
Entrants must be 18 years or over.
Entry is restricted to one entry per person.
Chin Hoi summons the spirit of the son of the Four Heavenly Kings
Sammo Hung stars as Bold Cheung
Multiple and automated entries will be disqualified.
Winners will be chosen at random from all valid entries.
Winners will be contacted via email/Facebook Message.
Prize will be sent to winners via UK Mainland post only.
The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Competition closes Sunday 4th July 2021.
A spooky opening sequence gives us a hint of the superstition horror and comedy
Ground breaking genre making supernatural kung fu horror comedy
Summoning the power of the gods
“ENCOUNTER OF THE SPOOKY KIND” is available to order NOW on Blu-ray from Eureka Entertainment and Amazon!
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Influenced by the movies of Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, Glen began training in martial arts and gymnastics in 1995. He made his first of many visits to Malaysia and Singapore in 1998 to learn Chin Woo kung fu under the supervision of Master Teng Wie Yoo. Glen is the author of "The Art of Coaching" and "Fearless The Story of Chin Woo Kung Fu", and runs a kung fu & kickboxing school in Hertfordshire, England.