This was originally going to be one of my extremely long videos, probably 2 hours or so in length, but I decided I needed to tone it down a bit. No idea if this video will find an audience, if it does, I’d love to dig into this topic further. Ideally, I’d love to do a video about the true crime and serial killer movies, and then I’d love to do one on the se* comedies/movies (yes, I’ve had to censor a few things here, trying not to get the video de-monetized and thus receiving no views).

One thing I think I would have liked to include in the section about Run Run Shaw was his consistency in wanting to give his viewers whatever they wanted. As Godfrey Ho says in the video, “this was the selling point of the movies, this is what the audiences wanted.” when referring to the cinematic violence. There’s a great story in a book called Ask For the Moon by Meredith Lewis (I found it after writing the script/recording the audio for this video) where it describes how the Shaw Bros. put on a play in their earliest days and when one of the leads came on the stage, the physical stage broke underneath him and he fell below. The audience laughed so much, thinking it was part of the show, that the next night the Shaws made sure that the actor fell through the floor again. His idea was to give the viewer what they wanted, and if that meant buckets of blood… so be it.

Also, one little correction (sort of)… When I say in the video “recertified for video” in reference to Triads: The Inside Story, I mean it probably had a cinematic (meaning shown in theaters) recertification BEFORE it hit video. The video market uses a different rating system than Cat 1, 2a, 2b, and 3. While what I said wasn’t inherently wrong, I could have worded it better and I only thought about it upon 4th rewatch!

A brief synpopsis:
This video focuses on what the Category III rating actually is, the history and landscape before it, and it also takes a look at the first local Hong Kong film to receive the rating, the first Western/foreign film, and the first from mainland China. Hope you all enjoy it!

Sources:
. This Week in Sleaze (the greatest CAT III podcast ever! Find it wherever you get your podcasts)
. Conversations with Kenny B. and King Who?
. Fighting Without Fighting: Kung Fu Cinema’s Journey to the West by Luke White.
. The Error 4444 supplemental feature Wild Ratings: Talking Category III w/ Arne Venema & Mike Leeder of CFK – taken from the Red to Kill Bluray ( never actually referenced it in the video, but definitely watched it a couple of times for this).
. Warning! Category III: The Other Hong Kong Cinema by Darrell W. Davis and Yeh Yueh-Yu. Taken from Film Quarterly Vol. 54, No. 4 (Summer 2001), pp. 12-26 (15 pages).
. A Study of the Hong Kong Swordplay Film (1945-1980) from The Fifth Hong Kong International Film Festival.
. The documentaries Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation (2018) by Callum Waddell and Black Sunshine: Conversations with T.F. Mou (2011) by J.L. Carrozza.
. I’m not sure if I used any information from it directly, but I was reading These Fists Break Bricks by Grady Hendrix and Chris Poggial while writing the script and that thing is packed with so much information that its entirely possible that some crept in.

CHAPTERS:
00:00-02:10 – Introductions
02:11-09:19 – Chapter I: History of a Rating
09:20-11:50 – Chapter II: Creation of a Rating
11:51-17:34 – The Three Firsts of Cat 3
17:35-21:31 – Sentenced to Hang
21:32-25:34 – The Other Possible Firsts in HK
25:35-28:11 – Chapter III: Conclusions

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A new video essay from Weird Cinema!

The Category III video, or set of videos as it may turn out to be, is still in the works, but I felt like the audience wanted me to return to the world of martial arts on celluloid – and the poll I did on the community page proved it – so here we are!

David Chiang and Ti Lung, two of the biggest stars in the history of Shaw Brothers studio… I personally did not even know that their split was anything other than amicable, so digging into this story was a real eye opener for me. The stars of The Blood Brothers, The Deadly Duo, and so many other films that I didn’t even want to speculate on that number for this video. Seriously, way too many sources with different numbers!

This video marks something a little different for me. Focusing more on a story this time rather than breaking down every single film I can find, so, hopefully you guys like it!

Some other stuff:

Other sources used that I didn’t mention in the video include These Fists Break Bricks by Grady Hendrix, in fact I think that “why not Chinese Iron Fist” line that Wang Yu is supposed to have said might have come from that book. It’s a fantastic read, never the less.

I read a rumor on BilliBilli that not only was Ti Lung supportive of Chang Cheh in his final days, but he supposedly helped him during this period when no one else did? This was just one comment on a video that I couldn’t confirm, but I don’t want people to watch this video and think that Ti Lung is a bad person for any of this. Despite everything I dug up, we still really don’t know what happened with the nuts and bolts of this situation – but I feel I did my best! Hope you all enjoy it!

The article that was translated via a seller by the name of Ella, on Fiverr:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t0WSy7gX0gmXSPENWLTxc2O0NIIj3oua

And Ella’s job link:

https://www.fiverr.com/ellatam/translate-english-and-chinese-fast

Chapters:

00:00-00:30 Intro
00:31-01:27 Setting the table
01:28-07:12 Ti Lung
07:13-10:18 David Chiang
10:19-11:48 Before David and Ti there was HIM
11:49-15:01 The Brothers of Blood
15:02-20:56 The Breaking of the Triangle
20:57-24:13 In Conclusion and the Finale

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Back again! Although we did promise to get into the wild world of Category III cinema, I felt inspired after re-watching The Exorcist III for the millionth time. It truly is one of my all-time favorite films and every time I sit down to re-watch it, I learn so much more about the lived-in world that this movie takes place in. It’s scary, terrifying, and also incredibly well produced. A great film that deserves so many more accolades than it receives. Check it out! Yet another video essay for you all to fall asleep to! While this isn’t the “weirdest movie” ever covered on this channel, I still consider it a wonderful hidden gem with a fascinating story surrounding it

And with this out of the way, I go back to work on the Category III project which I hope I can keep confined to being just one video.

A couple of little mistakes/things I wish I could have got into with the video:

At one point I say ” San Diego” when referring to the Zodiac killer crimes, I meant to say San Francisco. This was a mistake made by a poor Southern boy who has never been to the West Coast.

Although not really a mistake, I could have talked more about the history of the film being made. I’ve read various accounts of William Peter Blatty’s writing of the original script. I’ve read that he started working on a script for a sequel before The Heretic was made, and I’ve also read that both he and William Friedkin were offered to come back for Exorcist 2 and they both ultimately refused. I feel like I watched several interviews with Blatty where he kind of gave conflicting reports on all this.

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Chapters:
00:00-00:32 – Intro.
00:33-00:51 – Title card.
00:52-06:33 – History & The Heretic.
06:34-10:08 – William Peter Blatty History.
10:09-13:23 – Exorcist III History and Leadup.
13:24-20:00 – The Gemini Killer Weak Character?
20:01-25:51 – Character, Dialogue, and Jeffrey Dahmer.
25:52-29:18 – The Gemini Killer Front to Back.
29:19-38:57 – The Dream Sequence.
38:58-40:55 – The Greatest Jumpscare of All Time.
40:56-42:44 – Difficulties Making the Film.
42:45-47:36 – The Book vs Legion vs Theatrical.
47:37- 48:59 – Conclusion and Outro.

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Welcome to a comprehensive video essay exploring the notorious Italian Cannibal film genre, known for its controversial and boundary-pushing content. Please visit my website to get more information: https://www.weird-cinema.com/

Join us as we explore every movie from this dark corner of cinema, including iconic films like “Cannibal Holocaust” and “Cannibal Ferox.” These films are not just about gore; they offer a unique window into the extremes of human storytelling and cultural shock value.

Although not the fastest upload in internet history, for a project of this size… I am impressed with the turnaround for this video. While finishing the Bruceploitation video, I was halfway through the script for this project – and although I thought it would be quicker and shorter (I just thought it would be a breezy 45-minute video with a little history), I am VERY proud of this video.

Exploring the dark world of Italian Cannibal Films, we tackle the entire main cycle in this video and attempt to cover every single film within the subgenre. These are horror movies unlike anything else out there. They are some of the darkest content in the film world, but they are much more than gore films.

Sources used (that I can remember):

Documentaries:
Godfathers of Mondo.
Deodato Holocaust.
Searching for Cannibal Holocaust.
Banned Alive! The Rise and Fall of Italian Cannibal Movies.
In the Jungle – The Making of Cannibal Holocaust.
The Last Supper – The Final Days of the Italian Cannibal Film.
Cursed Films: Cannibal Holocaust.
The Last Drive-In: Cannibal Holocaust (yes, not a documentary, but a great watch).

Books:
The Deep Red Horror Handbook
Eaten Alive – Italian Cannibal and Zombie Movies.
Cannibal Holocaust and the Savage Cinema of Ruggero Deodato.
Killin For Culture.

Web Sources:
Horrified Magazine’s article about Eurocine: https://www.horrifiedmagazine.co.uk/archive/flesh-eating-curiosities-eurocine/
Carl Yorke’s interview from the Cannibal Holocaust DVD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2I4SraybVY&t=0s
Carl Yorke’s interview from Faces of Horror Episode 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2TrURiJRqM&t=0s

This project took hundreds of hours and considerable investment. I hope you’ll like the video. Please make sure to subscribe! I hope to get this channel to new levels this year, as I am interested in making content for it. More to come and sooner than in previous years!

Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
02:41 – Unpaid Sponsor
03:24 – Chapter 1: The Bedrock of Cannibal Cinema
08:14 – Chapter 2: How Mondo Became Cannibale
10:56 – Chapter 3: Enter the Mondo Movie
24:56 – Film: Man From Deep River
27:09 – Chapter 4: The Directors
31:23 – Film: Jungle Holocaust
34:39 – The Directors – Deodato and Controversy
37:12 – Film: Emanuelle and the Last Cannibals
40:39 – Directors – Deodato and Controversy Cont.
42:27 – Film: Mountain of the Cannibal God
45:41 – Directors: Deodato Cannibal Holocaust Intro
46:13 – Film: Cannibal Holocaust
49:09 – Directors: Deodato and the CH Trial
54:08 – Film: Zombi Holocaust
56:25 – Directors: Umberto Lenzi
59:21 – Film: Eaten Alive
1:02:34 – Directors: Lenzi Cannibal Ferox Intro
1:03:18 – Film: Cannibal Ferox
1:07:03 – Directors: Umberto Lenzi Outro
1:08:18 – Chapter 5: Indigenous People and Animal Cruelty
1:08:56 – Film: Cannibal Apocalypse
1:12:18 – Indigenous People & Animal Cruelty II
1:15:59 – Film: Cannibals
1:20:33 – Indigenous People & Animal Cruelty III
1:22:06 – Film: Cannibal Terror
1:26:10 – Indigenous People & Animal Cruelty IV
1:31:21 – Film: Devil Hunter
1:34:53 – Indigenous People & Animal Cruelty V
1:35:25 – Chapter 6: Beneath the Jungle Surface
1:37:01 – Film: Cut and Run
1:40:09 – Film: Amazonia: The Catherine Miles Story
1:43:30 – Beneath the Jungle Surface II
1:45:34 – Film: Massacre in Dinosaur Valley
1:48:16 – Outro for Mainline Italian Cannibal Films
1:48:33 – Film: Green Inferno
1:53:44 – Introduction for Honorable Mentions
1:54:07 – Film: Papaya: Love Goddess of the Cannibals
1:56:28 – Film: Voodoo Baby
1:58:26 – Film: Primitives
2:01:34 – Outro and Credits

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Best Italian Cannibal Movies
Italian Horror Movie Reviews
What Are Cannibal Films

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Welcome back to Weird Cinema!

In this video, we dive into a genre that may not even be a genre, something I like to call Millennial Asian Cinema. These are films released throughout Asia that fall under the blanket of genre cinema and were made during the 90s up until the late 2000s era. In this video we will explore five captivating, and little seen, Japanese films that are, if you ask me, an absolute must-watch.

From thought-provoking ruminations on life, to hyperkinetic storms of style, this genre showcases the essence of offbeat Asian filmmaking. From the critically acclaimed “Gonin” which tackles the acceptance of life ending and the issues pertaining to men hoping for a fair chance in an unfair world, to the visually stunning “Sharkskin Man and Peach Hip Girl” that takes you on a surreal journey into a manga style adventure fighting against the yakuza and insane family members, this list covers a diverse range of storytelling approaches. “City of Lost Souls” is a lesser talked about Takashi Miike film that delivers a a unique blend of style, comedy, and even romance, leaving you puzzled but super entertained. Meanwhile, “Electric Dragon 80,000 V.” offers a lowfi, low budget, cyberpunk enthusiasts view of a society ruled by industrial styled punk rock superheroes. Lastly, “Onibi: The Fire Within” is Roluro Mochizuki’s wonderful yakuza tale of love, vio lence, and men from another era misplaced into a modern world that does understand or accept them. Throughout this video, we’ll explore the themes, cinematography, and standout performances that make these films unforgettable. As we delve deeper into each movie, you’ll gain a newfound appreciation for the rich and vibrant world of Millennial Asian Cinema. If you’re passionate about Japanese films or eager to discover hidden gems in world cinema, this video is perfect for you. Expand your horizons and join us on this cinematic adventure through Millennial Asian Cinema.

This video is just a quick and easier addition to the channel as I hack away at the next hour long video. If you’d like to hear what that next video is, watch this video all the way to its end!

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Chapters:
00:00 – Music Intro
01:01 – Spoken Intro
02:16 – Electric Dragon 80,000 V.
04:34 – Sharkskin Man and Peach Hip Girl
08:00 – City of Lost Souls
12:30 – Gonin
16:29 – Onibi: The Fire Within
22:00 – Outro + Reveal for Next Video

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