Monday, 10 February 2025

COMPETITION: Win Bumpkin Soup (1985), Mermaid Legend (1984) and Scent of a Spell (1985) on Blu-ray

Bumpkin Soup, Mermaid Legend, Scent of a Spell


From Third Window Films comes the continuation of the Directors Company Collection.
 
The third set of a series of films from the legendary 1980s Japanese production company, all presented with brand new digital restorations are being released on February 17th. 

And to celebrate we have two sets of all three films to give away, so enter now for a chance to win!

Synopsis:
Each release includes
Slipcase with artwork from Gokaiju
These are all the ‘Directors Company’ editions featuring inserts by Jasper Sharp - limited to 2000 copies each.

Bumpkin Soup (1985)
Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa

A wild & crazy pink film from Kiyoshi Kurosawa, a director who would go on to become world-renowned with films such as Tokyo Sonata and Cure. 

Bonus Features
Interview with actress Yoriko Doguchi
Feature length audio commentary by Jasper Sharp
Video Essay by Jerry White, author of “The Films of Kiyoshi Kurosawa : Master of Fear”


Mermaid Legend (1984)
Directed by Toshiharu Ikeda

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, yet receiving its very first ever release internationally, Toshiharu Ikeda (Evil Dead Trap) brings us a beautiful and bloody revenge film. 

Bonus Features
Interview with writer Takuya Nishioka
Feature length audio commentary by Jasper Sharp and Tom Mes
Video Essay on Toshiyuki Honda by James Balmont


Scent of a Spell (1985)
Directed by Toshiharu Ikeda

A Nikkatsu Roman Porno and Directors Company collaboration between director Toshiharu Ikeda (Mermaid Legend) & writer Takashi Ishii (Love Hotel) 

Bonus Features
Interview with Tokyo Intl. Film Festival programming director Shozo Ichiyama
Feature length audio commentary by Samm Deighan
Video Essay by Matthew Carter


ALL 3 FILMS AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER AT TERRACOTTA

Enter now for a chance to win.

COMPETITION CLOSED

Quick Terms and conditions - For full T&C click here
1. Closing date 24-02-25
2. No alternative prize is available
3. When the competition ends as indicated on this page, any and all entries received after this point will not count and emails blacklisted due to not checking this page first.
4. Winners will be chosen randomly and will be informed via email.
5. Entries that come directly from other websites will not be accepted.