Back in 1975, Ho Meng Hua introduced his cool but deadly decapitating flying machine and caused a sensation. But the problematic official sequel didn’t really take off till 1978, a very long time for a follow-up. For a start, Ho was too busy with other projects like “Black Magic”, “The Mighty Peking Man” and “Vengeful Beauty”. Conversely, in 1976 both Chen Kuan Tai and Liu Wu Chi were keen to reprise their roles but Liu unexpectedly disappeared from the movie industry altogether but they quickly replaced her with Hsiao Yao.
Then in late 1967, leading man Chen abruptly left Shaw Brothers, and if that was not enough, Hsiao Yao also left the studio. At this point and not wanting to abandon the project, they signed up Ti Lung to take over Chen as Ma Teng and the role of his wife went to Chen Szu Chia. Meanwhile, the original director Cheng Kang (“14 Amazons...
Then in late 1967, leading man Chen abruptly left Shaw Brothers, and if that was not enough, Hsiao Yao also left the studio. At this point and not wanting to abandon the project, they signed up Ti Lung to take over Chen as Ma Teng and the role of his wife went to Chen Szu Chia. Meanwhile, the original director Cheng Kang (“14 Amazons...
- 8/20/2022
- by David Chew
- AsianMoviePulse
by Jack Ford
By the early 1970s, heroes of Japanese tokusatsu – in particular the formative Ultraman – had grown in popularity so much they had spread all over the Far East, including Hong Kong. It was there that their resonance with audiences caught Shaw Brothers’ attention, who sought to emulate the genre in the hope of luring fans to their version of the popular medium. The result was “The Super Inframan”, (Known as “Chinese Superman” domestically) first released in 1975, a wacky, self-spoofing knockabout action film that is among the most entertaining and unforgettable titles of its type. It is clear, just looking at the character, that Ultraman is clearly on the radar of the Shaws, who left directing duties to Hua Shan. It is not clear whether the tone taken was also an intentional decision or the filmmakers went for a more parodying approach. Whatever the truth, the final product perfectly...
By the early 1970s, heroes of Japanese tokusatsu – in particular the formative Ultraman – had grown in popularity so much they had spread all over the Far East, including Hong Kong. It was there that their resonance with audiences caught Shaw Brothers’ attention, who sought to emulate the genre in the hope of luring fans to their version of the popular medium. The result was “The Super Inframan”, (Known as “Chinese Superman” domestically) first released in 1975, a wacky, self-spoofing knockabout action film that is among the most entertaining and unforgettable titles of its type. It is clear, just looking at the character, that Ultraman is clearly on the radar of the Shaws, who left directing duties to Hua Shan. It is not clear whether the tone taken was also an intentional decision or the filmmakers went for a more parodying approach. Whatever the truth, the final product perfectly...
- 6/1/2021
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
Easily one of the best film festivals in upstate New York, the Hudson Horror Show will be rearing its ugly head once again as the seventh installment of the event will be held at the Silver Cinemas in Poughkeepsie, NY on June 8. And what a lineup they have!
Headlined by a 20th anniversary screening of Army of Darkness, the lineup for Hudson Horror Show is, as fans of the event would expect, a combination of the classic and obscure in horror and sci-fi. Advance tickets can be purchased for just $26 on the official Hudson Horror Show website and you can 'like'Hudson Horror Show on Facebook and followHudson Horror Show on Twitter (@HudsonHorror).
From the Press Release
Listen up you primitive screw heads! The greatest horror and exploitation film festival in the Hudson Valley, Hudson Horror Show, returns to the famed Silver Cinemas South Hills 8 in Poughkeepsie, New York on Saturday,...
Headlined by a 20th anniversary screening of Army of Darkness, the lineup for Hudson Horror Show is, as fans of the event would expect, a combination of the classic and obscure in horror and sci-fi. Advance tickets can be purchased for just $26 on the official Hudson Horror Show website and you can 'like'Hudson Horror Show on Facebook and followHudson Horror Show on Twitter (@HudsonHorror).
From the Press Release
Listen up you primitive screw heads! The greatest horror and exploitation film festival in the Hudson Valley, Hudson Horror Show, returns to the famed Silver Cinemas South Hills 8 in Poughkeepsie, New York on Saturday,...
- 4/7/2013
- by Scott Hallam
- DreadCentral.com
Hudson Horror Show VII will take place Saturday, June 8 at its usual location: Silver Cinemas at Poughkeepsie, NY’s South Hills Mall (1895 South Road). On the schedule so far are a 20th-anniversary screening of Sam Raimi’s Army Of Darkness, Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 and Shan Hua’s insane Infra-man; two more features will be announced soon, and there will be trailer reels, vendor tables and prize giveaways as well. Doors open at noon and the show starts at 1 p.m.; advance tickets (which go on sale at Hudson Horror Show’s official website tomorrow, February 23) are $26.
- 2/22/2013
- by gingold@starloggroup.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria
Hudson Horror Show VII will take place Saturday, June 8 at its usual location: Silver Cinemas at Poughkeepsie, NY’s South Hills Mall (1895 South Road). On the schedule so far are a 20th-anniversary screening of Sam Raimi’s Army Of Darkness, Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 and Shan Hua’s insane Infra-man; two more features will be announced soon, and there will be trailer reels, vendor tables and prize giveaways as well. Doors open at noon and the show starts at 1 p.m.; advance tickets (which go on sale at Hudson Horror Show’s official website tomorrow, February 23) are $26.
- 2/22/2013
- by gingold@starloggroup.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria
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