Occult Horror on Blu-ray

Our Occult Horror collection gathers Hong Kong's most extreme black-magic and curse films, from the notorious Devil Fetus to Human Lanterns and Witch from Nepal - a strand of filmmaking that leans heavily on practical effects and taboo subject matter. Several titles here also feature in Shaw Brothers boxsets, including Arrow Video's Shawscope series.

For more in this vein, see our Shawscope Series and closely related Monster Horror collections.

Browse our full Occult Horror collection below.

Essential Occult Horror Releases

A few of the most notorious titles in this collection:

  • Devil Fetus: A notorious black-magic curse film and one of Hong Kong horror's most extreme cult classics.
  • Human Lanterns: A brutal wuxia-horror hybrid directed by Lam Nai-Choi, blending martial arts revenge with body horror.
  • Witch from Nepal: A supernatural curse thriller in the Shaw Brothers black-magic tradition.
  • Saga of the Phoenix: A fantastical supernatural adventure from Lam Nai-Choi.

These are just a few of the many titles available in this collection at Terracotta Distribution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How extreme are these films?

Several titles here, particularly Devil Fetus and Human Lanterns, are known for intense practical-effects violence and taboo subject matter typical of Hong Kong's black-magic horror cycle. Check individual product descriptions before ordering if you're new to the genre.

What is "black magic" horror?

A distinct Hong Kong horror tradition from the late 1970s and 80s centred on curses, black magic rituals and supernatural revenge, often produced by Shaw Brothers and its contemporaries.

Are these region-free with English subtitles?

Yes, these are region-free Blu-rays and DVDs from specialist Asian cinema labels, with English subtitles included.

Do you have more Shaw Brothers horror?

Yes - see our Shawscope Series collection for more from this era.

Do you have similar collections?

Yes - our Monster Horror collection covers related creature-driven titles.