The Blood of Fu Manchu Set for Summer 2024 4K Blu-ray Release

The Blood of Fu Manchu, directed by the legendary Jess Franco, is being meticulously restored and prepped for a 4K Blu-ray release this summer, courtesy of Blue Underground. This renowned cult classic, originally released in 1968, stars Christopher Lee as the infamous and diabolical Fu Manchu. Lee's portrayal of the international criminal mastermind, along with his daughter Lin Tang, played by Tsai Chin, remains iconic.

In this adventure, Fu Manchu plots world domination from within the depths of a South American jungle. He concocts an intricate scheme involving ten mesmerizing women who can kill with a single kiss, armed with an ancient poison. The ultimate goal: a global plague that only he controls. Nayland Smith, his determined adversary played by Richard Greene, races against time to discover an antidote within a primitive jungle, where danger hides at every corner.

This cinematic venture garners attention not just from its riveting plot but also due to the captivating performance from co-stars like Maria Rohm and Shirley Eaton. Crafted by writer and producer Harry Alan Towers, the film captures Franco's unique direction style that fans of Vampyros Lesbos and Eugenie will undoubtedly recognize.

As it makes a triumphant return to home media, The Blood of Fu Manchu promises a fully restored viewing experience. The 4K resolution aims to showcase details like never before, breathing new life into both the suspense-driven narrative and the lush, exotic backdrops that have become synonymous with Franco's work.

Scheduled for its summer debut, this release stands as a definitive version for both collectors and new audiences alike, emphasizing its standing as a must-see entry in the Fu Manchu series.