Kill Butterfly Kill (1987) Blu-ray Review

Martial Arts movies here in America are so popular. Film fans can't seem to get enough of that martial arts action. We have been seeing some of these classic martial arts films getting deluxe Blu-ray releases.

Now Neon Eagle Video is releasing Godfrey Ho's 1987s Kill Butterfly Kill. The film features a 4k restoration. But not just that. It features not one not two but three versions of the film.

Years after being assaulted, a young woman (Juliet Chan) seeks bloody revenge on the five men responsible. She is aided by a retired hitman sympathetic to her plight ("Tattooer Ma" Sha) and a group of like-minded girlfriends. One by one, each of the creeps are caught in a trap and done away with, but her final quarry has a few tricks up his sleeve, leading to a violent climactic confrontation.

The action is campy and so much fun. In a world of women's empowerment, Kill Butterfly Kill was way before it's time. To see the strong female protagonist in the 1980s was rare, but awesome. Juliet Chan is so believable.

Kill Butterfly Kill has been transferred to Blu-ray in 1080p in 2.40:1 aspect ratio. It features a 4K Restoration from the negative. The audio is English 2.0. There is also the option for English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Now it is good to note that this new 4k restoration is taken from the best surviving elements. Now to be honest there are some scenes that are rough. The quality suffers in areas quite a bit, but not enough to take away from the enjoyment of the action.

* Audio commentary by Kenneth Brorsson and Paul Fox of the Podcast on Fire Network

* Underground Wife cut (SD)

* Kill Butterfly Kill trailer (HD)

* American Commando 6: Kill Butterfly Kill (Alternate cut)

* American Commando 6: Kill Butterfly Kill trailer (HD)

* IFD trailer comp (SD)

As you can see this two-disc Blu-ray set not only features the new 4k restoration of Kill Butterfly Kill, but two other versions of this film. Neon Eagle Video's Blu-ray really goes above and beyond bring film fans all these versions. I love that! 

If you love the martial action and you love 80s action films. Well, Kill Butterfly Kill is the best of both worlds. You will love the campiness of the action and the fun of the story. I really believe that physical media fans need this new Blu-ray in their collection. Head over to Amazon and order your copy today.

 
Out of 4 film reels (4 being the best) Kill Butterfly Kill Blu-ray receives....