After striking a Faustian deal with the devil, fighter Zou Qi gains the power to summon nine demon spirits to do his bidding. Armed with new supernatural abilities and bound to a chain of skulls that unleashes the flesh-hungry minions, he sets out to settle a bloody score between rival families and save his childhood friend. But he quickly finds himself losing control as the demons consume everything, and everyone, around him. He must confront the true cost of the wicked power he's unleashed before it devours him completely in this hybrid horror/ martial arts wuxia classic.
Directed by Shaw Brothers visionary and 'Godfather of Hong Kong Cinema' Chang Cheh (Five Deadly Venoms, One-armed Swordsman, Invincible Shaolin), The Nine Demons sees him reunited with members of the legendary Venom Mob in one of the weirdest and wildest late-era offshoots of that iconic collaboration. Though not a Shaw Brothers production, it carries over the Venoms' signature fight choreography into a surreal fantasy world packed with flying skull demons, vampiric children, and chaotic low-budget and bloody effects. The result is a feverish, anything-goes blend of old school martial arts heroics and occult horror that stands as a truly unhinged and unforgettable cult artifact of the classic martial arts era.
Bonus Materials
New 2K transfer from original film elements supervised by film archivist Toby Russell
Commentary with martial arts film historians Justin Decloux and Dylan Cheung
The Discovery of James Wu Kuo-Ren: Video Essay
The Late Period Chang Che: Video Essay
Actor Yu Tai-Ping Interview
Unsung Horrors Podcast: The Nine Demons episode
Nine Demons: complete old school ‘Dirty VHS’ version
Image Gallery
Trailer
Includes both English dubbed and original Chinese language Options
Folded mini-poster featuring original theatrical art
Reversible sleeve featuring original alternate art
‘Stick Your Own’ VHS sticker set - FIRST PRESSING ONLY
Enter: The Venom Mob - liner notes booklet by C.J. Lines - FIRST PRESSING ONLY
Limited Edition O-card featuring art by Uncle Frank
Visual Vengeance Trailers
Optional English subtitles
Closed captions (ENG dubbed version)