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This special limited edition 3-disc Blu-ray set comes with a spot gloss hard slipcase + slipcover combo (designed by Sean Longmore), includes a 40-page perfect bound book and is limited to 6,000units. It is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
The cinema of Hong Kong is sometimes pigeonholed by outsiders, but a closer look reveals a vast array of styles and topical matters deftly handled by its many directors. Whereas Made in Hong Kong: Volume #1 focused on Category II & III horror films, this second volume expands the concept by showcasing broad diversity through three very distinct, powerful features. From gritty, exploitation action on the streets of Manhattan to drunkenly dancing in the rain, and from hiding out in Macau to the high tension of a courtroom, Made in Hong Kong: Volume #2 delivers a bold, wide-ranging trio of rarities.
In NEW YORK CHINATOWN (aka New York Chinatown Massacre), the rarest of these three films, production did indeed land in 1980s New York City, telling a tale of inter-Triad conflict and betrayal on the streets of Manhattan's grimy Chinatown back when such filmmaking was still feasible for a non-Hollywood production. The film boasts eye-popping street scenes of the legendary Deuce (and its storied grindhouse cinemas) shot earlier in the 1980s, and action scenes as raw as the surroundings in which they were shot. Starring Alan Tang (Flaming Brothers), Melvin Wong (Yes, Madam!), and directed by Stanley Wing Siu (The Avenging Quartet), it also features the screen debut of actor/kickboxing champ Don "The Dragon" Wilson (Bloodfist, New York Ninja) in his only Hong Kong production.
The police drama takes on a new twist in BEST OF THE BEST from director Herman Yau (Ebola Syndrome), as second-generation policeman Dee aims to be the proud supercop his troubled father was not. But when working with his elite Flying Tigers unit brings him into contact with Heidi, the spark between them is immediate, and romance ensues — even in the face of Heidi's notorious father, a cop-hating Triad leader. Meanwhile, Dee's own father, an alcoholic former-cop-turned-nightclub-host, tries to ease tensions, but serious, violent conflict is inevitable. A wild and highly stylized mix of action, suspense, and drama starring Jacky Cheung (Days of Being Wild), Sammi Cheng (Infernal Affairs), and featuring an exceptional performance by Man-Tat Ng (Shaolin Soccer).
FINAL JUSTICE explores faith, justice, and loyalty, as Catholic priest Father Lee regularly endures giving forgiveness to Kim, a depraved gangster (and media mogul) who routinely demands absolution after his crimes. When Lee crosses paths with Donna, a woman attracted to the worst kind of men, he betrays his orders for a night of sexual abandon with her. After Donna accuses Lee of rape, Kim defends the priest and pays for his legal defense. Struggling between the Church, the legal system, and Lee's own beliefs, and with the handover of Hong Kong to China in the background, an eerie uncertainty colors both courtroom scenes and attempts to entrap Kim. This underseen powerhouse drama was directed by Derek Chiu (The Log) and stars Sean Lau (Mad Detective), Eric Tsang (Comrades, Almost a Love Story), and Carman Lee (The Wicked City).
directed by: Stanley Wing Siu, Herman Yau, Derek Chiu starring: Alan Tang, Melvin Wong, Don "The Dragon" Wilson, Jacky Cheung, Sammi Cheng, Man-Tat Ng, Sean Lau, Eric Tsang, Carman Lee, Almen Wong 1982-1996 / 295 min (combined) / 1.85:1 / Cantonese, Mandarin Mono
Additional info:
3-disc Set: Region A and B Blu-rays
Newly scanned & restored in 2K from their 35mm original camera negatives
40-page perfect-bound book with essays by: John Dickson, Travis Woods, Samm Deighan (limited edition only)
Reversible sleeve artwork
Newly translated English subtitles
NEW YORK CHINATOWN Extras:
Commentary track with Kenneth Brorsson of the Podcast on Fire Network
"Rival of the Godfather" (22 min) - a new interview with actor Melvin Wong
"Leading the Massacre" (20 min) - a new interview with action director Leung Pasan
BEST OF THE BEST Extras:
Commentary track with film historian Samm Deighan
New interview with director Herman Yau (19 min)
"Flying Tiger in Love" (21 min) - an interview with scriptwriter and producer Tony Leung Hung-wah
"The Best in Action" (21 min) - an interview with action director Benz Kong
"Cantopop and Hong Kong Cinema: A Golden Age of Multimedia Stardom" (17 min) - a new video essay by film historian Erica Schulz
FINAL JUSTICE Extras:
Commentary track with film historian Frank Djeng
"Body of Evidence" (22 min) - a new interview with actress Almen Wong
Overall rating: 4.773585 / 5 from 53 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
This limited edition 3-disc Blu-ray set of Made in Hong Kong: Volume #2 features a hard slipcase and slipcover, a 40-page book, and newly scanned films with English subtitles. The collection includes three distinct films with gritty action, complex characters, and high-quality extras. However, some customers find the assortment of movies not individually valuable.
"I love the packaging and artwork on these and the special features are great!" — Troy S.
"As usual the transfers , extras and packaging are excellent ." — steve m.
"The packaging and art is beautiful." — Andrew F.
Reviews
great collection of crime drama and action
"Very different from volume 1 in term of genre, the films included are more action drama, which are HK films I'm more familiar with. Also, I had a huge crush on Sammi Cheng growing up, so getting Best of the Best in this set was a must for me. All of the films had great transfers and looked great, and the standout restoration for me was New York Chinatown. Final Justice was good too, which offered more tension in its execution. Overall, another great Made in Hong Kong set. I'll definitely be collecting a third set if one ever gets made."
— Tommy L. (5/5)
Made in Hong Kong: Volume #2
"Great package of films. Feels weird to write a review before watching all of them but the first film on the collection was a great watch."
— Gorjan V. (5/5)
Unavoidable!
"After the excellent Volume 1, which focused on horror, Volume 2 delivers the frenetic Hong Kong action that fans have been clamoring for. A must-have for fans of Asian cinema."
— Steven E. (5/5)
Keeping (Lesser Known) HK Cinema Alive
"VS has restored and produced some of the best curation of lesser known flicks -- and this collection is nothing short of amazing. Collectively as a three-disc set, Made in HK (Vol. 2) offers a select taste of action, drama, thrills, and chills. Most definitely satisfies a recent HK cinema kick -- here's hoping for a third volume!"
— Marvin L. (5/5)
Awesome boxset
"Three underseen films, all quite different yet representative of HK cinema. The transfers are gorgeous!"
— Jason P. (5/5)
Three movies for the price of one
"If you like Hong Kong Cinema you will probably like this. I liked the first movie the most. The other two have a better story but I liked the rawness of the first."
— Jelmer B. (4/5)
Made in Hong Kong: Volume #2
"Made in Hong Kong: Volume #2 from Vinegar Syndrome is another lovingly assembled deep dive into the wild stylistic range of Hong Kong cinema, balancing cult appeal with serious archival care. The set highlights films that might otherwise remain trapped in poor transfers or obscurity, and what stands out most is the respect given to material that mainstream film preservation often overlooks. As with many Vinegar Syndrome releases, the restorations themselves are a major part of the experience—grain, color, and texture are preserved in ways that make these movies feel newly alive without sanding down their rough edges. The selection moves fluidly between genre excess, exploitation energy, and unexpectedly strong craftsmanship, capturing the unpredictability that made Hong Kong filmmaking of the era so exciting. More than just a collector’s item, the set functions as a reminder of how inventive, chaotic, and emotionally direct this strain of cinema could be when operating at full speed."
— Neal L. (5/5)
I skipped the first made
"I skipped the first made in HK as the films didn't really appeal to me, but the second set is much more up my street with films any fan of HK action and crime genres would love. Best of the Best is the highlight for me, but New York China Town is a real hidden gem. Packed with extras and with stunning packaging, this is a real treat."
— Jonathan C. (5/5)
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"New York Chinatown and Best Of The Best were good films but Final Justice was a pimply hairy ass. It's a "so bad it sucks an ass clean" type of bad. Overall, this is not a really compelling collection but should be good enough for the average HK loving dude"
— David R. (4/5)
A mixed bag still worth watching
"A noticeably lesser collection of movies compared to Vol. #1. A mixture of hard-hitting action and compelling drama, but the whole collection does not feel any sense of cohesion, it ultimately feels like a loose assortment of movies that were not worth releasing individually so they're just lumped into one set. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. I can't say I loved any of the three but they all have things to like about them. And as always, the packaging for the set is absolutely fantastic."
— Cory F. (3/5)
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