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Release: July 23, 2024

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"The Crippled Masters" is a classic martial arts film released in 1979 under the original title of, "Tiān cán dì quē." It would later be released in the United States in 1982. Directed by Joe Law, the film tells the story of two martial artists who overcome physical disabilities to become skilled fighters. The plot revolves around two men, one who has lost both arms and the other who has lost both legs, as they seek revenge against the villainous master who crippled them. Throughout the film, they undergo rigorous training, mastering their unique fighting styles. As both men hone their skills, they encounter various challenges and adversaries, including other martial artists and the master's henchmen. Along the way, they form a deep bond and develop innovative techniques that capitalize on their strengths and compensate for their weaknesses. Known for its inventive fight scenes, which showcase the protagonists' resourcefulness and determination despite their physical limitations, this film highlights that with perseverance and skill any obstacle can be overcome. The film was well received and led to two sequels. SPECIAL FEATURES: Liner notes by Lawrence Carter-Long Full Commentary track by Will Sloan and Justin Decloux of The Important Cinema Club New documentary by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures Original trailer recut using restored film elements Festival of Kung Fu Trailers

Release: July 28, 2026

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*This listing is for the standard edition version and does NOT come with a limited edition slipcase!* Ten genre film critics from the HORRORDVDZONE website converge at a warehouse for a party on the eve of attending a local horror convention. Shortly after their guest of honor, the infamous indie scream queen Raven Rinaldi (Leanna Chamish) arrives, the power is cut and the doors are electrified trapping everyone inside the building. Unfortunately for the unsuspecting guests, a mysterious masked assassin begins murdering the attendees using a variety of gruesome methods, recreating the notorious kill scenes from the various movies reviewed on their website. Turns out the killer is a deranged, jilted filmmaker who is determined to enact revenge on all of the critics who gave disparaging reviews to his rebuffed slasher opus "Dead Hunt." Brimming with practical gore and sumptuous sleaze, DEAD HUNT marks the final directorial effort from Baltimore, Maryland's legendary, low-budget maestro Don Dohler (Night Beast, The Alien Factor, Fiend) and his Timewarp Films collaborator Joe Ripple (Harvesters, Stakes) and remains an elusive puzzle piece in the Dohler oeuvre as well as an underseen SOV slasher curio from one of the Mid-Atlantic's most beloved and inspiring regional horror auteurs. Featuring performances by Dennis Hill (The Wire) along with Dohler vets Leanna Chamish (Harvesters, Vampire Sisters) and George Stover (Desperate Living, Blood Massacre), Saturn's Core is delighted to bring DEAD HUNT to Blu-Ray, marking its return to physical media for the first time since its initial, self-distributed DVD-R release nearly 20 years ago. Bonus Features: 1. Audio commentary with directors Don Dohler and Joe Ripple 2. Extended Cut (92 min.) 3. Audio commentary with actor / composer Justin Timpane and actresses Sara Cole & Leanna Chamish moderated by Robert Long 4. "Dead Hunting: The Day to Day of an Independent Film" -a feature length documentary chronicling the entire production of Dead Hunt 5. "The Making of Mayhem" -archival behind the scenes featurette 6. Footage from the Dead Hunt premiere 7. Blooper reel 8. Alternate ending 9. Extended scenes 10. Stills gallery 11. Trailers 12. Reversible sleeve 13. English SDH subtitles