Flickering Myth

Film & TV News, Reviews and Features

John Woo’s Manhunt gets a trailer ahead of Netflix release

by

Ahead of its arrival on Netflix this Friday, the streaming service has released a poster and trailer for director John Woo’s new action thriller Manhunt; check them out here… “Action maestro John Woo returns to the mold of his classic The Killer with this remake of a classic 1970s Japanese thriller, about an innocent man who sets […]

Scott Adkins nabs the lead in Hard Target sequel

by

Manly Movie is reporting that British action star Scott Adkins is set for the lead role in the upcoming sequel to John Woo’s Hollywood debut Hard Target. The site posted the following image of Adkins in Thailand alonsgide stunt coordinator Master Seng of the Seng Stunt Team. Hard Target 2 is being directed by Roel […]

John Woo to remake Manhunt

by

John Woo (Face/Off, Mission: Impossible 2) is set to return to the director’s chair for a remake of 1976 action-thriller Japanese classic Manhunt reports Screen Daily. Based on the novel by Juko Nishmura, the story follows a prosecutor who is framed for robbery and rape and sets out on a one-man mission to clear his […]

The Problem With East Asian Action Cinema Today

by

Tom Jolliffe takes a look at recent trends in East Asian Action Cinema… I’ve seen a lot of action films in my time. From all over the world. From the biggest blockbusters, to the straight to VHS specials that used to regularly populate your nearest video store. Whether it was the latest mega budget Schwarzenegger […]

Teaser poster for John Woo’s Manhunt

by

Following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, a teaser poster has arrived online for director John Woo’s upcoming action thriller Manhunt; check it out here… SEE ALSO: Watch the trailer for Manhunt here “Action maestro John Woo returns to the mold of his classic The Killer with this remake of a classic 1970s […]