The Mystery of Mr. Wong is a thrilling mystery made at the height of Hollywood's fascination with Asian sleuths.
In the second of what would be a six film series from Monogram, the methodical Mr. Wong (Boris Karloff) investigates the murder of an antiques collector.
Along the way he deals with curses, smugglers, and an ever-evolving cast of suspects.
Featuring a cast that includes Grant Withers and Lotus Long, the film was directed by William Nigh, the creative force behind such Monogram favorites as The Ape and Black Dragons!
The duality of Roger Corman is on display, showcasing his spooky gothic side with The Terror (1963) - marking the 60th anniversary of its release this year - and his more whimsical side with The Little Shop of Horrors (1960) in this double-feature, special-edition, two-disc, collector’s set, on Blu-ray and DVD on December 12 from Film Masters.
In The Terror - with an all-new HD restoration from 35mm archival elements - an 18th century French Lieutenant in Napoleon's army encounters the ghostly apparition of a young woman (Sandra Knight).
Curiosity leads Lt. Andre Duvalier (Jack Nicholson) to the castle of Baron Von Leppe (Boris Karloff), where he notices a painting of the Baron's late wife Ilsa, who looks identical to the ghostly woman.
Determined to unravel the castle's mystery, Duvalier learns that the Baron has many terrifying secrets.
Though officially credited to Corman, The Terror had a total of five collaborative directors, including Nicholson, Monte Hellman and Francis Ford Coppola.
Film Masters President Phil Hopkins said:
"The Terror has languished in the public domain for decades. We’re delighted to have put together a celebratory and thought-provoking version with an award-winning team of contributors. Fans of the film will appreciate the editorial bonus features, which take a much-needed deep dive into this infamous Corman classic."
The Terror is being released by Film Masters as a double-feature with the legendary The Little Shop of Horrors.
If you're young enough, this tale of a man-eating plant might scare you … If you're old enough, it'll make you laugh!
In a newly restored HD version, The Little Shop of Horrors is the insane story of Seymour (Jonathan Haze), a lonely florist, and his hungry plant, Audrey, for whom he goes to great lengths to ensure that his green friend is fed and happy.
With a cast that also includes Dick Miller, Jackie Joseph, Mel Welles and a very young Jack Nicholson as a scene-stealing dental patient with a high threshold for pain, Corman and screenwriter Charles Griffith give us a comic horror masterpiece for the ages.
A film so enduring that it inspired a Broadway musical, which led to a remake of the film that was nominated for two Oscars. See the original that started it all!
The twin-packs' special features include:
C. Courtney Joyner and Dr. Steve Haberman providee a commentary track on The Terror and author Justin Humphreys with the film’s star, Jonathan Haze, provide commentary for The Little Shop of Horrors;
C. Courtney Joyner provides an essay on the Karloff/Poe connection;
Mark McGee pens liner notes for The Little Shop of Horrors;
Ballyhoo Motion Pictures continues Hollywood Intruders: The Filmgroup Story with part two of the featurette;
a featurette by Howard S. Berger, Ghosts in the Machine: Art & Artifice in Roger Corman’s Celluloid Castle provides a fresh look at The Terror;
and recut trailers, based on the original theatrical trailers.
Both films are presented with an aspect ratio of 1.85:1. Discs are region free and include English SDH. Audio is DTS-HD/Dolby AC3s.
Out of the night creeps a shadow, striking terror into the heart of Chinatown! Bela Lugosi plays a power mad psychopath in this thriller from Monogram Pictures.
William Nigh directs a tale of kidnapping and intrigue, with a cast that includes Wallace Ford (Freaks, Shadow of a Doubt) as a wiseguy reporter who falls into the diabolical clutches of the sinister Wong, a madman who believes he will one day rule China!
