Eureka Video gets HOPPING MAD with THE MR. VAMPIRE SEQUELS (review)

After the huge success of Mr Vampire, Hong Kong audiences were desperate for more vampire-hopping action and the films’ producers were more than happy to oblige. A steady stream of jiangshi content was produced over the following years, and presented here are 4 of these classic titles from stunning new restorations.

REVIEW LINK: Eureka Video (UK) Region B Blu-ray (DVDCompare)

HOPPING MAD: THE MR. VAMPIRE SEQUELS Blu-ray specs:

• DISC ONE:
  
• Mr. Vampire II:
• 1080p24 MPEG-4 AVC 1.84:1 Widescreen 
• Cantonese and English LPCM 2.0 Mono 
• Optional English Subtitles 
• Audio Commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng 
• Extended Scene 
• Theatrical Trailer
• Mr. Vampire III:
• 1080p24 MPEG-4 AVC 1.84:1 Widescreen 
• Cantonese LPCM 2.0 Mono 
• Optional English Subtitles 
• Audio Commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema 
• Audio Commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng and film writer John Charles 
• Theatrical Trailer 
• "Taoist Cinema: The World of Mr. Vampire" interview with Taoist priest Kelvin Yip
• DISC TWO:
  
• Mr. Vampire Saga IV:
• 1080p24 MPEG-4 AVC 1.84:1 Widescreen 
• Cantonese LPCM 2.0 Mono 
• Optional English Subtitles 
• Audio Commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema 
• Theatrical Trailer
• Vampire vs. Vampire:
• 1080p24 MPEG-4 AVC 1.87:1 Widescreen 
• Cantonese LPCM 2.0 Mono (theatrical and home video mixes) 
• Optional English Subtitles 
• Audio Commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng 
• Theatrical Trailer 
• "Vampire Legacy" documentary on the history and resurgent popularity of the jiangshi genre
• The first 3,000 copies come with a limited edition O-card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling and a collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the films and the Jiangshi genre by James Oliver.