Nice information for followers of the cultural motion that was the J-horror craze within the 2000s: Two of the very best horror anthologies to come back from Asia have been given a genuinely-earned 4K launch, granting trendy audiences a brand new likelihood to see the extraordinarily disturbing Three and Three… Extremes. The 2-disc set comes from Arrow Video’s line of 4K releases, and it is already accessible for pre-order at a reduced value.
Though it is technically a sequel, Three… Extremes was not marketed as such exterior Asian territories. The unique anthology, Three, was initially launched solely in Asia, however turned extra broadly identified and got here to america solely after Three… Extremes gained traction. The title of the unique within the U.S.? Three… Extremes II. Sure, it is complicated, however when it comes to the narrative, it is not a giant deal. You possibly can see them individually, and the end result will seemingly be the identical. The brand new Blu-ray launch from Arrow Video options each movies below their unique titles, and so they embrace the next particular bonus options for each movies:
DISC ONE: THREE
Cross-Pollination Horror Half 1, a brand-new interview with producer and “Going House” director Peter Ho-Solar Chan
Recalling Reminiscences, a brand-new interview with “Reminiscences” director Kim Jee-woon
Making Reminiscences, a brand-new interview with “Reminiscences” cinematographer Hong Kyoung-pyo
Terror With out Borders, a newly edited interview with Peter Ho-Solar Chan, filmed in 2005 by Frédéric Ambroisine
Between Life and Demise, a newly edited interview with “Going House” star Eugenia Yuan, filmed in 2004 by Frédéric Ambroisine
Peter Ho-Solar Chan: Cinema With out Borders, an archival interview
Kim Jee-woon: Reminiscences from Past the Grave, an archival interview
Making-of featurette
Authentic theatrical trailer
DISC TWO: THREE… EXTREMES
Audio commentary on the section “Field” by director Takashi Miike
Cross-Pollination Horror Half 2, a brand-new interview with producer Peter Ho-Solar Chan
Cooking Dumplings, a brand-new interview with “Dumplings” director Fruit Chan
One thing a Little Extra Stunning, a brand-new interview with Takashi Miike
Style, Taboo and Fact, a newly edited interview with Fruit Chan, filmed in 2004 by Frédéric Ambroisine
Extra That Pores and skin Deep, a newly edited interview with “Dumplings” star Bai Ling, filmed in 2005 by Frédéric Ambroisine
Making-of featurettes for every section
Trailers for Three… Extremes and the feature-length model of Dumplings
‘Three… Extremes’ Is One of many Most Underrated Horror Anthologies Ever Made
J-horror was a ruthless fashion of horror. Hollywood tried to mimic it with their very own string of remakes, however they had been seldom as efficient and graphic. Japanese filmmakers pushed boundaries in methods Hollywood hardly ever dared, and so they confirmed this with main game-changers like Tetsuo: The Iron Man, Ichi the Killer, and Tokyo Gore Police. Three… Extremes is a superb strategy to this horror fashion, however curiously, essentially the most excessive segments come from Hong Kong and South Korea.
Dumplings and Lower are astonishing horror entries that might give any Hollywood manufacturing a run for its cash. Dumplings was so well-received, it was re-edited and launched as a standalone characteristic. Lower is the very best section in all the franchise, that includes a really unique mix of visuals and story. It is a type of horror items that may stick with you.
Three… Extremes is probably not as common as different Asian horror films. However, it’s precisely what you want in an effort to enter the weird territory that’s horror from a tradition that appears to have fewer artistic limitations when it comes to what will be proven and informed. Belief us after we say Three and Three… Extremes are a disturbing expertise.
- Launch Date
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August 20, 2004
- Runtime
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125 minutes
- Writers
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Bun Saikou, Haruko Fukushima, Lilian Lee