'The Bells of Death' Director: Yueh Feng (1968) Eureka Limited Edition Blu-ray | O-Card slipcase | Mandarin or English w/ English subtitles
A standout wuxia film heavily influenced by both the longstanding Japanese samurai tradition and the emergent Spaghetti Western, The Bells of Death is a fantastical tale of revenge produced by Shaw Brothers Studio. Boasting breathtaking cinematography and featuring wuxia superstars Wu Ma and Sammo Hung in supporting roles.
A simple woodcutter finds his world shattered when three murderous horsemen arrive to kill his family and kidnap his sister. Left with nothing but his mother’s bell-laden bracelet, he sets out to seek his revenge. Lucky for him, he encounters a master swordsman, who takes him under his wing.
Limited Edition contents:
- Limited edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork
- Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on The Bells of Death by East Asian cinema expert Camille Zaurin
Special features include:
- New audio commentary by East Asian cinema expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival)
- New audio commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema
- For Whom the Bell Tolls – a new interview with Wayne Wong, editor of Martial Arts Studies