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Blu Review – Rawforce

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Aside from horror, I am a pretty big fan of 80s culture.  If its from the 80s I’ll watch it regardless of the genre.  I have bought romance, comedies. sci-fi, documentaries, and even erotic films just because they were released in the 80s.  There is just something about that decade that makes it so fucking fun.  Recently, the fine folks over at Vinegar Syndrome released the 80s action, horror, martial arts flick Rawforce on blu.  This was a film I have never heard of but I’ll be damned if I let it pass me by!

My blu reviews focus on release artwork, film quality, and special features.

This release used the film’s original artwork (seen above) and it pulls together everything that this film has to offer.  It has beautiful women, kung-fu, zombie ninja warriors, jade, and mad monks.  If I have ever seen a poster sum up a movie perfectly then this one is it.  I am very pleased to see that one there.

The film has new 2k restoration from the original 35mm negatives  The film quality for this release is great for the most part but some of the scenes are not on the same level as the rest of the film.  I’m sure that has nothing to do with the restoration of the film, but instead, the way the film was shot but it does take away from the overall flick.

Finally, the film has some great special features.  The first is “Destination: Warriors Island” featurette with director Ed Murphy and cinematographer Frank Johnson.  We also have commentary from editor Jim Wynorski who has made a name for himself among the horror community.

Overall, the blu release of Rawforce is a great release and looks good in any collection.  The film is a great collection of action, horror, and martial arts so it can easily appeal to fans of those genres.  The film has a great cover, decent restoration, and some solid special features.  Check it out!

Artwork – 4/5
Film Quality – 4/5
Special Features – 3.5/5

Blacktooth

(Staff Writer) Lover of all things horror and metal. Also likes boobs and booze.

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