Blu-ray release: ‘The Holy Virgin Versus The Evil Dead’
By Phil Mills | May 21, 2024
88 Films are bringing the 1991 Hong Kong action horror movie ‘The Holy Virgin Versus The Evil Dead’ (魔唇劫) to UK Blu-ray on June 10, 2024.
Directed by Tony Lou, the film revolves around a teacher who is forced to take on the challenge of an ancient supernatural foe. The cast includes Donnie Yen, Pauline Yeung, Ben Lam, Chui Hei-Man, Kathy Chow, Ken Lo, and Sibelle Hu.
Synopsis: A teacher (Donnie Yen) and his five female students are attacked by a monster with neon-green eyes. The teacher escapes but his students are completely dismembered. He soon discovers that the monster is worshipped by a cult whose ambition is to rule the world and tear the clothes off young girls!
Features:
• HD (1080p) Blu-ray Presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio
• 2.0 Cantonese Dual Mono with newly translated English subtitles
• Two versions of the film including the uncut Cat III Version (Reconstructed)
• The Man Behind the Genius – An interview with Lee Ho-Kwan
• The King of Disco Vs The Evil Dead – An interview with Robert Mak
• Double Walled Gloss O-Ring
• Double-sided A3 Fold-out poster
• Moon Monsters, Holy Virgins, and Kung-fu – booklet notes by Paul Bramhall
• Reversible sleeve featuring original poster & new art by “Kung Fu” Bob O’Brien
• Region Code: ABC
‘The Holy Virgin Versus The Evil Dead’ is available to pre-order now from Amazon.co.uk.
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