Blu-ray release: ‘Ebola Syndrome’
By Phil Mills | Nov 10, 2022
88 Films are bringing the 1996 Hong Kong Category III exploitation film ‘Ebola Syndrome’ (伊波拉病毒) to UK Blu-ray on November 28, 2022.
Directed by Herman Yau, the film revolves around a murderer who contracts Ebola from one of his victims and starts an outbreak in Hong Kong. The cast includes Anthony Wong, Lo Meng, Marianne Chan, Peter Ngor, Angel Wong, and Vincent Wan.
Synopsis: After killing his boss, wanted convict Ah Kai (Anthony Wong) flees Hong Kong and winds up in South Africa. Once there, he attacks and rapes a woman infected by the Ebola virus. However, when he learns he is immune but can pass on the virus to others, he begins to spread the disease to more and more people.
Features:
• Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its original 35mm camera negative in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio
• High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation, completely uncut
• Cantonese Mono soundtrack
• Newly translated English Subtitles & SDH
• Audio Commentary with Frank Djeng
• Archive Commentary with Herman Yau and Anthony Wong
• Locations Featurette
• Archive Interview with Herman Yau and Anthony Wong
• Reversible cover with artwork by R.P. “Kung Fu Bob” O’Brien
• Limited Edition O-Ring Slipcase with Gloss Finish
• Limited Edition 28 Page Booklet by C.J. Lines
• Limited Edition A3 Folded Travel Poster
• Region: B
‘Ebola Syndrome’ is available to pre-order now from Amazon.co.uk.
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