To Kill A Mastermind (1979) 88 Films Blu-ray Review

When you are in for a Kung Fu film, no doubt you will search out a The Shaw Brothers film. They are probably best known for their Kung-Fu action movies, but during their career they did many genres of film. I'm talking horror, musicals even operas and even sexplotiaion films. 

Well, 88 Films have been bringing cinema fans many kung-fu under their division 88 Asia. Well a new deluxe Blu-ray release is a Run Run Shaw executive produced film 1979's To Kill A Maatermind.

Synopsis: Undercover government agent infiltrates powerful crime syndicate threatening Chinese empire. Betrayals and infighting within gang unveil agent's identity. Climactic confrontation between agent and syndicate leader follows.

Director Chung Sun doesn't go for star power here, but he takes an interesting script and makes an exciting and dramatic film. The fights in To Kill A Mastermind is just what you come to expect from a Shaw Brothers film. One cool thing with this film is you think you know where it's going and it twists in a different direction. In a side note look own for one of the coolest weapons I've ever seen a metal claw glove. 

88 Films have transferred "To Kill A Mastermind" to Blu-ray in High Definition (1080p). The film is presented in 2.35:1 aspect ratio taken from the original camera negative. The audio is the original Mandarin audio 2.0 with newly translated English subtitles. 

88 Films puts so much love into their releases that when you get a Blu-ray you can rest assured that this film is going to look the best it possibly can. And To Kill A Mastermind looks crisp and clean with brilliant colors. 

Bonus Features:
* Still Gallery 
* Reversible sleeve featuring original Hong Kong artwork
* 4 Collector's art cards.
* Slipcover with brand new artwork by Sean Longmore

I love all the different artwork, but there is something about movie art. I guess it us because I love movies so this is the best of both world. So 88 Films added the reversible Blu-ray cover and the slipcover. But the art cards make this release even better.  

If you love the films of the Shaw Brothers this new Blu-ray from 88 Films of To Kill A Mastermind would make a great addition to your Shaw Brothers collection. Head over to Amazon or MVD Shop and order your copy today

Out of 4 Film Reels (4 being the best) the Blu-ray of To Kill A Mastermind receives.....