Listmania!
So you like Asian Cinema? Start with these "must haves"!
By an Amazon.com customer
CureCure
Buy new: $26.99 / Used from: $13.09
good, moody and different. Think "Seven" japanese style.
RinguRingu
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $3.50
the only movie to really freak me out in the past 9 years...
AuditionAudition
Buy used from: $9.71
the most walked out film ever in Japan. It starts slow and it's sometimes funny but the last 20 minutes...My girlfriend will never watch this film again. Overloads the senses, I guess.
ReturnerReturner
Buy used from: $1.81
excellent & action packed...after seeing this, it is now possible to make "Transformers: The Movie" with CGI.
Shaolin Soccer [IMPORT]Shaolin Soccer [IMPORT]
Buy used from: $0.97
don't see the U.S. theatrical release and spare yourself the horrible dubbing and cut scenes...keep it real, keep it UNCUT.
Tomie: Forbidden FruitTomie: Forbidden Fruit
Buy used from: $1.60
my favorite of the Tomie films cause it's not boring. Pretty close to the Manga. A couple of the other Tomie films slide away from it's manga roots.
All Night Long CollectionAll Night Long Collection
Buy new: $31.49 / Used from: $18.96
ok...it's 3 films, but they ARE the MOST disturbing asian films I've seen so far...the slogan for the films are "human beings are garbage"...nuff said.
Ichi the Killer (Unrated Edition)Ichi the Killer (Unrated Edition)
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $12.12
*highly recommended* - no real asian film fan would leave this off their list...
Wild ZeroWild Zero
Buy new: $22.49 / Used from: $13.98
not only is this movie cheesy BUT entertaining, it has the first ever drinking game on DVD...what more can I say man?
Versus (Director's Cut)Versus (Director's Cut)
Buy new: $17.49 / Used from: $6.50
zombies, swords, guns, resurrection...100% pure fun anytime!
Bio ZombieBio Zombie
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $13.99
just think Dawn of the Dead as a comedy. Sam Lee Rules!!
Vampire EffectVampire Effect
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $3.10
originally titled "The Twins Effect", it's China's answer to Blade.
Another HeavenAnother Heaven
Buy new: $9.98 / Used from: $2.70
just think of "The Hidden" but with more gore. It's a pretty good film.
Freeze MeFreeze Me
Buy new: $26.99 / Used from: $6.18
the revenge film with a twist...
Gen-X CopsGen-X Cops
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $0.90
Sam Lee is back and he's a cop. Think of a Chinese "21 Jump Street".
Naked Weapon (Chiklo Dakgung)Naked Weapon (Chiklo Dakgung)
Buy used from: $4.90
it's a bit cheesy but Maggie Q is in it and she's sexy with the hot martial arts skills.
The EyeThe Eye
Buy used from: $4.60
the Pang Brothers know how to freak you out. The story is pretty decent but the premise is really cool.
The Legend of Zu [Region 2]The Legend of Zu [Region 2]
Buy used from: $1.79
Chinese fantasy with the most special digital effects in any Chinese film to date. (Only The Storm Riders have more or equal the digital effects.)
Suicide Club (Suicide Circle)Suicide Club (Suicide Circle)
Buy new: $11.49 / Used from: $5.75
Japanese kids are losing their minds and dying too. A must have on your list and in your collection.
Battle RoyaleBattle Royale
It's BR!!! Nuff Said. Own It Now
A Tale of Two Sisters (Deluxe Edition)A Tale of Two Sisters (Deluxe Edition)
Buy used from: $6.58
Really Creepy. It's almost like Fight Club. After you find everything out...you can't watch it the same.