Imprint Asia has revealed three new titles to join the collection on Blu-Ray in March: The Monkey Goes West (1966), Vengeance Of A Snow Girl (1971), and The Snake Prince (1976). These represent a unique interpretation of a classic novel, the last Shaw Brothers film from Lo Wei, and an unusual fantasy-horror epic.

Imprint is a specialty label based out of Australia whose releases can be played in Blu-Ray players worldwide, including U.S. players. Details on these films can be found below:

The Monkey Goes West (1966)

Street Date: March 26, 2025

Synopsis: In the vast body of Chinese literature, there is no novel more famous than Journey To The West, and its familiar characters – from the rambunctious Monkey King to the lecherous Pigsy. The Monkey Goes West presents a unique interpretation with a unique cast. Ho Fan plays the monk who undertakes a journey to the west to search for Buddhist scriptures. Among the creatures he encounters are Monkey (Yueh Hua), Pigsy (Peng Peng), and a damsel in distress (Diana Chang Chung-wen, nicknamed “The Most Beautiful Creature in China”). It’s the Tang Dynasty with a 1960s sensibility, and one of the more unusual costume pictures of its era. Emperor Tai Tsung orders Tripitaka to journey west in search of sacred scriptures. After he is captured by the King of Demons, he escapes, frees the imprisoned Monkey from Five-Finger Mountain, and gains Monkey’s loyalty as they embark together on the perilous journey to the West.

1500 copies only.

Special Features & Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
• NEW Audio Commentary by film historian Samm Deighan
• NEW Interview with film historian Paul Fonoroff
• Interview with director Ho Meng-Hua by Frédéric Ambroisine (2003)
• Interview with actor Yueh Hua by Frédéric Ambroisine (2007)
• Trailer
• Aspect Ratio 2.40:1
• Audio: Mandarin LPCM 2.0
• Optional English Subtitles
• Limited Edition Slipcase with unique artwork

Vengeance Of A Snow Girl (1971)

Street Date: March 26, 2025

Synopsis: Lo Wei (director of The Big Boss and Fist of Fury) joined Shaw Brothers in 1965, and helmed more than a dozen movies for the studio. This, however, was his very last Shaw Brothers film, and he shot the works with it. He co-wrote and co-starred in the tale of a frostbitten swordswoman out for revenge on the people who killed her parents and stole the coveted Tsui Feng sword. An audience can only marvel at Li Ching’s talent as she struggles to kill her enemies and cure her hypothermia in time for the final “snow-down.” A young girl who witnesses the murder of her parents is saved by a knight after her feet go permanently numb from standing in icy water while hiding. After ten years of martial arts training, she seeks revenge, until the son of her parent’s murderer convinces her to reconsider, offering to cure the foot ailment she has suffered since that night.

1500 copies only.

Street Date: March 26, 2025

Synopsis: Versatile director Lo Chen and majestic star Ti Lung teamed up to make this remarkable, unusual fantasy-horror epic. Ti Lung is the title character, who lives on the Snake Mountain of Kwangsi with his brothers the Black Snake and the Yellow Snake, who have been trying to turn into humans for a thousand years. Attracted by the sensual rain dance performed by three glorious tribeswomen of the nearby Miao Village, they set into motion a tale of romance, greed, insanity, envy, lust, murder, and tragedy. The lovely Fanny Fen-Ni, Helen Ko, and Lin Chen-Chi lend their acting talent to a film that is both one of the director’s last, and most extraordinary.

1500 copies only.

Special Features & Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
• NEW Audio Commentary by critic / writer David West, author of ‘Chasing Dragons: An Introduction To The Martial Arts Film’
• NEW Interview with film scholar Wayne Wong
• Interview with Lee Mer, former editor of Shaw Brothers’ ‘Southern Screen’ magazine, by Frédéric Ambroisine (2005)
• Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
• Audio: Mandarin LPCM 2.0
• Optional English Subtitles
• Limited Edition Slipcase with unique artwork