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(New Release Express) 'The Mummy' Nightmare Terrorizes! 'The Untouchables,' 'Poetry' Collector's Classics Arrive!

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • New UHD and Blu-ray editions of the horror film "The Mummy" starring Keke Palmer are now available in Taiwan.
  • Classic crime film "The Untouchables" and director Lee Chang-dong's "Poetry" also receive new physical media releases.
  • The releases cater to collectors with bonus features and special packaging for the horror and crime films.

Taiwanese film enthusiasts have a trio of new collector's editions to add to their libraries, featuring a modern horror remake, a classic crime drama, and an acclaimed international art film. Warner Bros. has released "The Mummy," starring Keke Palmer and directed by Lee Cronin, in multiple formats including UHD+BD dual-disc limited edition steelbook, UHD single-disc limited edition, and Blu-ray.

The film describes a reporter's young daughter who mysteriously disappeared in the desert, and has been unheard of since. Eight years later, the girl suddenly returns to her family, seemingly a miraculous reunion, but it gradually turns into an inescapable nightmare.

โ€” Article TextThis quote summarizes the plot of the horror film 'The Mummy'.

The horror film delves into ancient evil legends, telling the story of a journalist's young daughter who mysteriously disappears in the desert. Eight years later, she reappears, but her return signals the start of an inescapable nightmare as she harbors a terrifying secret from another world. The Blu-ray version includes extensive behind-the-scenes content, director's commentary, a full production record, and analyses of the visual effects, possession rituals, and the creation of the ancient demon, along with deleted scenes.

Alongside the new horror offering, Universal Pictures brings "The Untouchables" to UHD+BD dual-disc limited edition steelbook. This 1930s Prohibition-era Chicago crime classic stars Kevin Costner and features Sean Connery, who won an Oscar for his supporting role, and a score by Ennio Morricone. The film follows FBI agent Eliot Ness as he attempts to bring down notorious gangster Al Capone, uncovering corruption within the police force along the way. The limited edition steelbook boasts global limited art packaging and includes script and cast introductions, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and details on recreating the gangster era and iconic scenes.

The film's background is set in the Prohibition era of 1930s Chicago, where notorious gangster Al Capone controls the underworld, and FBI agent Eliot is ordered to cooperate with the police to hunt down this criminal mastermind.

โ€” Article TextThis quote describes the setting and central conflict of the crime film 'The Untouchables'.

Additionally, Korean director Lee Chang-dong's celebrated film "Poetry" is available in a newly restored 4K digital version on BD and DVD. The film, which won Best Screenplay at Cannes, follows 66-year-old Mija, who lives with her grandson and maintains a passion for life through her appearance. Her world begins to shift after an early Alzheimer's diagnosis, coinciding with a shocking local incident involving a young girl. Mija discovers poetry classes, leading her to observe the world anew and seek poetic meaning in everyday details. This journey forces her to confront memory loss, human contradictions, and life's harsh realities.

The film tells the story of 66-year-old Mija who lives with her 16-year-old grandson, and she always maintains her passion for life with bright hats and careful dressing.

โ€” Article TextThis quote introduces the main character and her initial situation in the film 'Poetry'.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.