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Browse 26 movies from IFD Films and Arts
A female journalist transforms into a snake demon and goes on murderous rampages.Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1983 Taiwanese film "人頭蛇" (Snake Woman) with new scenes.
Jan 1984
The legendary 18 Bronzemen of Shaolin are unearthed after a long slumber by an evil monk. They are ready to take on the modern world, but is the world ready for them? some things don't die quietly...
Jan 1985
Three youngsters, Kenny, Jane and Ben, are contacted by Oska, the leader of planet Orion which has been conquered by the evil Kaneba. Using their special powers of Tempest, Cyclone and Thunder, they must unite with the Robot King to defend Earth from this ruthless invading force and defeat Kaneba's agent Dorato.
Jan 1990
"The Earth is in danger of attack by a space renegade, Tongs, and his followers. The only one who can direct a successful counterattack is Ivy, the world's most amazing and intelligent girl. But when she is shot with bacteria beings who attack her body from within, a microscopic crew is injected into Ivy to battle the invaders. So now the battle for the Earth must now be fought in inner-space as well as outer space." - Official Synopsis. Hong Kong English Dub of the 1985 South Korean cartoon "Micro Force Diatron 5" (마이크로 특공대 다이야 트론 5 )
Jan 1989
"Nicholas, a ruler of the Zinba Empire, wants to expand his territory and Earth is his main target. After Nicholas destroys City Orion and Earth's defences, three youngsters must find the Phoenix King, the only hope for Earth's survival against this all-conquering foe." Official Synopsis. Hong Kong English Dub of the 1984 South Korean cartoon "Immortal Robot Phoenix King" (불사조 로보트 피닉스 킹)
Jan 1987
An adaption of an Indonesian folk tale about a banished celestial princess and two feuding brothers.
Jan 2000
"Siporta, the space conqueror, has captured the only being in the universe that can stop him: the Canon Robot. Unable to control it, he decides to melt it down and use the parts to create his own combat robot. Now the people of Earth are in a race against time to save the Canon Robot from destruction so that they can use it to defeat the otherwise invulnerable Siporta." - Official Synopsis. Hong Kong English Dub of the 1985 Live Action/Animated film "로보트왕 썬샤크" (Robot King Sun Shark)
Jul 1985
Two brothers, one deaf and one mute, seek revenge on seven Kung Fu Masters after their father is brutally murdered.
Jun 1979
"The Dark Empire is determined to conquer the Universe and get rid of anyone who stands against it. The Space Thunder Kids, made up of three valiant youths, are responsible for patrolling space and obstructing any invasion by the Dark Army." - Official Synopsis . Made up of eight animated films from South Korea. Seven of the films were already distributed by IFD films with pre existing English dubs. The eighth film, "Iron Man Trio" (철인 삼총사) did not have a pre existing English dub from IFD .
Jan 1991
When the Purple Ninja Empire get their hands on a lost treasure map, the race is on to find the legendary Burmese treasure. Two warriors join forces to claim the riches, but treachery and deceit stand in their way. Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1985 Thai and Korean film "밀림의 대탈출/ขุมทองแม่น้ำแคว " (Great Escape From the Jungle) with new ninja scenes.
Mar 1987
Dr. Samson, inventor of the Hyper Travelling system, has disappeared along with his invention during an experiment on the planet Leo, and it looks like the work of the Zoic Empire. The Earth Defence Force sends Superior Falcon 7 to rescue the scientist and save the Universe from certain catastrophe. There is no silver lining in the race, only the winner survives.
Jul 1983
In the far reaches of space a new star comes into being, bringing a greedy and ambitious bionic human, Alfred, whose first port of call in his quest to conquer the universe is Antarichi, a planet of peace and perfection. Kanaan, King of the city of Orion, seeks the help of Earth, who gather together a mighty force of robot warriors, the Protectors of the Universe, to put a stop to Alfred's plans for galactic destruction.
Three young martial artists travel to the big city to retrieve a sacred statue that was stolen by ninjas for a criminal gang.
Jan 1992
The Ninja world is set ablaze when the mystical "Spirit Sword" is stolen by the Black Ninja Cal, giving its possessor the ultimate power of destruction. When the leades of the five most powerful clans are murdered, the hunt to track down and retrieve the sword is on. A titanic battle begins between all six clans, demonstrating all the skills of the ancient techniques. Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1981 Taiwanese Film "飛越補習班" (Kuo-Hao Crams for College) with new ninja scenes.
Jan 1988
A couple camping in the woods is attacked by a trio of thugs and the wife is beaten and raped. A few months after the assault, she is hunting down the three (who happen to be diamond smugglers) by posing as a dealer looking to sell some stolen merchandise. Meanwhile, her Interpol agent husband is doing some tracking of his own in the hopes of bringing them to justice. As they make their plans, a group of ninjas is watching from afar, waiting to make their move. A Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1985 Korean Film "밤을 벗기는 독장미" (Poisonous Rose Stripping The Night) with new ninja scenes.
Jan 1986
An IFD cut and paste movie, mostly made from the Korean action film Muin/The Warrior. Synopsis on the box is: “Due to frequent attacks of Mongolian soldiers, the people of Koryo Kingdo, including Yu-seong’s family are under much suffering. You-seong heads for Mongolia in search of Yong Tae-san, the enemy who had destroyed his family and kidnapped his betrothed Su-ruin.”
Jun 1985
Set in Great Shanghai - two rival gangs, the Furious Fox and the Black Eagle are fighting to establish domination in the territory. Only one force can stop the never-ending killings... The Ninja Dragon! A Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1982 Taiwanese Triad Film "黑圈套 " (Dark Trap) with new ninja scenes.
May 1986
Two brothers, Warren and David, try to defeat the evil forger who is making their lives a misery.
A marriage between nobles in Ancient China sets the stage for murder, monsters, and mutilation as the invited guests search for a secret hidden treasure. A search that leads them through dark evil forests, opulent palaces, and each other! When two sick and twisted killers enter the fray it is up to our hat wearing hero to straighten things out and put the warlords, henchmen, and evil ninja six feet under! But is he working for the law, or himself?
Jan 1982
Han Wu-song, an antique collector, gets killed while appraising a bronze horse rider statue which trader Wang Dae-in has stolen from a tomb. Dae-in dies on the scene and Wu-song leaves the killer's name on the cave wall before he dies. Dae-in's son Wang Gak thinks Wu-Song killed his father and fights with his son Jung-pa. Trader Kwan and her daughter Mi-ryung stop the fight. Jung-pa and Mi-ryung's love is disturbed by Ju-yang. Gak and Jung-pa chase him to find Wu-song's body with Ju-yang's name on the wall but Mi-ryung appeals them not to kill...
Sep 1980