Hopping Mad: The Mr Vampire Sequels (Eureka Classics) Special Edition

Zavvi - The Home of Pop CultureAfter the huge success of Mr. Vampire, Hong Kong audiences were desperate for more vampire-hopping action and the films' producers were more than happy to oblige. A steady stream of jiangshi content was produced over the following years, and presented here are 4 of these classic titles from stunning new restorations.In Mr Vampire II (aka Vampire Family) an archaeologist and his students unwittingly set free a family of hopping vampires who wreak havoc in 1980s Hong Kong. Mr Vampire III returns to a period setting and sees Lam Ching-ying's Taoist priest battle an evil witch (a brilliant performance by veteran actress Pauline Yuk-Wan Wong). Mr Vampire IV (aka Uncle Vampire) two feuding neighbours (a Taoist priest and a Buddhist monk) must join forces when their village is overrun by vampires. And finally in Vampire vs Vampire, Lam Ching-ying's Taoist priest finds his jiangshi-fighting knowledge is of little help when he goes up against a European vampire.Featuring a bevy of Hong Kong legends including Lam Ching-ying, Yuen Biao, Wu Ma, Richard Ng, Yuen Wah, and many more – this collection brings together four beloved films in definitive presentations in a very special edition. Filled with screams and laughs, Eureka Classics is proud to present Hopping Mad: The Mr Vampire Sequels.Product FeaturesLimited Edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren WheelingMr Vampire II and Mr Vampire III presented in 1080p HD from brand new 2K restorationsMr Vampire IV and Vampire vs Vampire presented in 1080p HD from brand new HD restorationsCantonese audio (original mono presentations) on all filmsAlternate English dubbed audio track for Mr Vampire IIOptional English Subtitles for all films, newly translated for this releaseBrand new feature length audio commentaries on Mr Vampire II and Vampire vs Vampire by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival)Brand new feature length audio commentaries on Mr Vampire III and Mr Vampire IV by action cinema experts Mike Leeder & Arne VenemaBrand new feature length audio commentary on Mr Vampire III by Asian film expert Frank Djeng and film writer John Charles (The Hong Kong Filmography, 1977–1997)Brand new video piece on the history and resurgent popularity of the jiangshi genre, featuring an interview with a real Taoist priestBrand new video piece which examines the rituals portrayed in the Mr Vampire series and how some are still practiced in modern-day Hong KongReversible sleeve featuring original poster artTrailersPLUS: A Limited Edition collector's booklet featuring new writing on the films and the Jiangshi genre by James Oliver*All extras subject to change