Furious (1984) Visual Vengeance Blu-ray Review

Kung Fu films were always so much fun. I grew up watching the martial arts action, the bad English dubs and was thrilled by ever solitary second of these films. These Kung Fu masters were more like superheroes. So, what if Kung Fu Masters faced off against evil Aliens? Oh if only someone would have made a movie like that..... Wait someone did!

In 1984 Tim Everitt and Tom Sartori co-produced and co-directed Furious. Now for the 40th Anniversary of this film's release, Visual Vengeance have given this wonderfully weird cinematic experience a deluxe Blu-ray release.

Synopsis: Simon, a fierce Kung Fu master, ventures into the city's gritty underbelly for answers to his sister's death. There, a cunning spiritual master deceives him, plotting to snatch his piece of an ancient amulet he shared with her. Unraveling the scheme, Simon plunges fists and feet first into a bone-crushing battle for the fate of the world against an alien army of karate wizards, dragons, a new wave clone band, talking pigs and mystical chickens!

4 years before they would be in "the Best of the Best" franchise brothers Simon and Philip Rhee starred in this bizarre, but strangely entertaining feature. Everitt and Sartori took elements of genres of kung fu, supernatural, horror and superhero put them in a blender and Furious is what came out. A crazy non-stop action film that will keep you entertained to the end.

Visual Vengeance has transferred Furious to Blu-ray in 1080p and is presented in full screen format in 1.37:1 aspect ratio. The audio track is an English 2.0 mono track. There is also the option for English subtitles. But this transfer is not just any transfer is features a new SD master from original tape elements. Furious looks pretty impressive on Blu-ray. The film is surprising clean and sharp. But as with Visual Vengeance Blu-rays there is tons of bonus features included in this release. Take a look at what is included.

Bonus Materials
* Archival commentary with co-director Tim Everitt
* Commentary with Justin Decloux of The Important Cinema Club and Peter Kuplowsky of the Toronto International Film Festival
* High Kicking In Hollywood: Co-director Tom Sartori Interview
* The Kung Fu Kid: Co-director Tim Everitt Interview
* North American No-Budget Martial Arts Cinema Primer - Justin Decloux Video Essay
* Rhee Brothers Career Overview - Justin Decloux Video Essay
* Archival Scarecrow Video Podcast with Tim Everitt (2013)
* Furious New Wave Band - Behind The Scenes Super 8 Footage
* Scorched Earth Policy: Full Six Song EP (1987)
* Cinema Face: Live in Concert (1986)
* Tom Sartori 1980s Music Video Reel
* Tom Sartori Super 8 Short Films Reel
* Original Trailers
* Visual Vengeance Trailer
* Limited Edition Slipcase by The Dude - FIRST PRESSING ONLY
* Limited Edition Throwing Star Key Tag - FIRST PRESSING ONLY
* Reversible Sleeve Featuring Original VHS Art
* Folded mini-poster reproduction of original Furious one sheet
* 2-sided insert with alternate art
* 'Stick Your Own' VHS Sticker Set

Visual Vengeance put so much detail and bonuses into their Blu-ray releases. Along with great audio commentaries, interviews, podcast and more, the bonuses I really love is the throwback bonuses. I love the VHS stickers, the throwing star key tag, the mini-poster and all the great additional art. So cool!

Furious is a film that was way ahead of its time. If it was produced today, it would have been considered a visual masterpiece, but in the 80s it was just plain weird. That is why I enjoy Visual Vengeance so much. Visual Vengeance rescues films that would be mostly forgotten and gives them deluxe Blu-ray release that will last forever.

If you love bizarre mash-up cinema Furious will be right up your alley and if you are a fans of physical media this new Blu-ray from Visual Vengeance is simple amazing as it is loaded with cool bonus features. So you need this release in your collection. Head over to MVD Shop or Amazon and order your copy today.