Blu-ray release: ‘Don’t Play with Fire’
By Phil Mills | Apr 8, 2026
Cult Epics will release the 1980 Hong Kong crime thriller ‘Don’t Play with Fire’ (第一類型危險 / Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind) on US Blu-ray on June 23, 2026.
Co-written and directed by Tsui Hark, the film depicts three teenagers drawn into a spiral of crime and violence by a ruthless girl who exploits their darkest secret. The cast includes Lo Lieh, Lin Chen-Chi, Albert Au, Ray Lui, Lung Tin-Sang, and Paul Che.
Synopsis: After a fatal hit-and-run, three high school friends flee the crime scene. They are witnessed by Pearl, a sadistic young girl who pursues the group and blackmails them into more crimes, with increasingly disastrous consequences.
Disc 1:
- Uncensored international version
- 2K transfer and restoration
- Audio commentary by Frankie Balboa and Brandon Streussnig
- Interview with actor Paul Che
- Interview with actor Albert Au
- Interview with screenwriter Szeto Cheuk-On
- Interview with assistant director O Sing-Pui
- Trailers
Disc 2:
- Banned Chinese version (2K/SD)
- English dubbed version (SD)
- Original theatrical trailer
Bonus Extras:
- New and improved English subtitles
- Reversible sleeve with original poster artwork
- New slipcase artwork by Tony Stella
‘Don’t Play with Fire’ is available for pre-order now from Amazon.com.
