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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover was limited to 2,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
The American Genre Film Archive (AGFA) represents the world's largest theatrical catalog of exploitation cinema. Their home video line presents a diverse selection of movies, ranging from new preservations of classics from the vast library of Something Weird to the wildest in shot-on-video (SOV) titles. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!
A gonzo martial arts double feature from the vaults of the American Genre Film Archive (AGFA)!
SHAOLIN INVINCIBLES Wizards! Gorillas! Bloodsplurts! You’ve never seen a Taiwanese martial arts movie like this one. Two sword-wielding sisters seek revenge against the villains who murdered their family. But these are no ordinary villains—they’re wizards with giant, elasticized tongues who use black magic to control . . . kung fu gorillas! Starring the magnificent Judy Lee (QUEEN BOXER) and the fierce Carter Wong (BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA), this supreme basher combines the electricity of a Super Nintendo game with exceptional fight choreography to deliver an otherworldly experience.
SEVEN TO ONE An earlier film from the director of SHAOLIN INVINCIBLES, SEVEN TO ONE finds Ting (martial arts whirlwind Polly Shang Kwan) on a revenge-fueled rampage following the murder of her father. Assisted by her rock star samurai boyfriend, Ting rages against all manner of street gangs and malcontents. This gonzo Taiwanese battle-epic is filled with non-stop fights, bootleg soundtrack cues, and incredible stunt work from the effervescent Kwan.
directed by: Cheng Hou starring: Various 1977, 1973 / 175 min (combined) / 2.35:1 / Mandarin & English DTS-HD MA 1.0
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray
SHAOLIN INVINCIBLES: Preserved from the only known 35mm print in existence, featuring Mandarin language with burned-in English subtitles
SEVEN TO ONE: Preserved from the only known 35mm print in existence, featuring an English language dub
Explosive martial arts trailer reel from the AGFA vaults (27 mins)
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.4271846 / 5 from 206 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
This Blu-ray release from AGFA features two martial arts films, Shaolin Invincibles and Seven to One. Customers praised the action, fight scenes, and the unique kung-fu elements. The release is highly regarded as one of the most fun AGFA releases in a while, though opinions on the individual films varied.
Summary topics
AGFA Quality: 12%
Film Reception: 13%
Release Quality: 17%
Double Feature: 13%
Kung Fu Elements: 8%
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Review highlights
"Shaolin Invincibles is a classic kung-fu film with plenty of action and entertaining fight scenes." — Ian D.
"Awesome bonkers martial arts double feature, one of my favourite AGFA releases to date!" — Jakob P.
"Really love 70s martial arts movies, so this release immediately woke my curiosity and this one is a treat." — Lennard B.
Reviews
AGFA
"Can't bear a weird AGFA."
— DAMIAN N. (5/5)
Badass Martial Arts Madness
"Kung-fu fighting gorillas, wire-jumps, over-the-top bloodspurts, and badass heroines? Easy 5 star for this, I grew up watching 4th-5th gen bootlegs of these old martial arts films as a kid, I still love them as much now. Would love to see AGFA put out more of these"
— Brandon B. (5/5)
Pleasantly surprised
"Big fan of martial arts cinema and I was very happy with these films. Shaolin Invincibled looks silly with the gorilla suits and all, but the choreography is great and it has some recognizable stars. Carter Wong (Born Invincible, Big Trouble in Little China), Jack Long (Mystery of Chess Boxing), and James “Flash Legs” Tan (Hand of Death) all star here! Seven to One is pretty good as well (some bootlegged music by Pink Floyd in it among others). I even loved the “poor” quality of the transfer. AGFA did a great job!"
— Avery R. (5/5)
Nice kungfu flicks
"AGFA digs up two absurd Taiwanese martial arts flicks for this Blu-ray double feature. Sourced from the sole surviving film elements, the transfers are rough, but the set remains a wildly entertaining dive into ultra-low-budget 1970s kung fu chaos. Worth a look."
— CHAN T. (5/5)
Eye- and ear-popping greatness
"Shaolin Invincible - if Sid and Marty Krofft co-produced a feature with Shaw Brothers Studio… Seven to One - All five feet of female fury (with all respect to Kathy Shaidle of blessed memory) makes short work with bone crushing kung fu skills of street thugs aided in opportune moments by the karate fighting Japanese Moses of Soul, all in pursuit of vengeance for her murdered father, the high strung, gun-toting Taiwanese Don Knotts. And the description isn’t exaggerating about those music cues. They’ll make your eyes bulge from the first intonation. (“Wait a minute! Isn’t that…!?”)"
— Lee W. (4/5)
Kung Fu Gorillas, need I say more?
"Both of these movies are very entertaining but Shaolin Invincibles is definitely the star here with the fighting gorillas. Now that's cinema!"
— Jon B. (5/5)
Gorilla fight
"GORILLA FIGHT!!!!!"
— Dylan B. (3/5)
Decent martial arts fantasy
"Shaolin Invincibles isn't as absurd as these types of films would become in the 80s and early 90s, but it's still got plenty to keep it entertaining the whole way through. Seven to One is less notable, it doesn't have any fantasy elements and the fight choreography leaves a lot to be desired. The trailer reel is a nice bonus too, but Shaolin Incinvibles is really what you're here for. Good for fans of classic over the top martial arts fantasy, but not one for newcomers to the genre"
— Jack B. (4/5)
Awesome
"Awesome"
— Shawn F. (5/5)
Great double
"Watch these two back to backs"
— Scott D. (5/5)
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