The fine folks at Third Window Films release some of the wildest, weirdest Japanese genre fare imaginable. The company has just announced a special edition release of two films from names that J-horror devotees will instantly recognize: Hiroshi Takahashi, Hirohisa Sasaki, and Takashige Ichise. Brace yourselves for Crazy Lips and Gore from Outer Space! Coming September 14, 2026. Following is the official press announcement.
A set of totally insane films from Japan’s Omega Pictures (Audition, Love Exposure), produced by Takashige Ichise (Juon, Dark Water), written by Hiroshi Takahashi (The Ring series) and directed by Hirohisa Sasaki (Tales of Terror from Tokyo).
This 2-disc special edition release (limited to just 2,000 units) contains new director approved restorations of both these J-horror cult classics.
CRAZY LIPS (2000)
発狂する唇
Satomi and her family are hounded by the press when her brother is accused of a vicious killing spree. Desperate to prove his innocence, Satomi goes to a psychic for help. The price the psychic asks is far more than she expected, and the answers they give her are nothing she could ever have imagined.
GORE FROM OUTER SPACE (2001)
血を吸う宇宙
Just before being lead to the electric chair for the murder of her daughter Misato, Satomi tells her story to a nun. It began with no one believing Satomi’s story of the kidnapping of her daughter. When the police are called in to investigate, Satomi’s husband tells them they have no daughter. From there we are led onto a wild ride with psychics, dirty politicians, headless corpses, strange Jello eating FBI agents and more.
Limited edition set (2000 copies)
Disc 1: Crazy Lips
・Tori Potenza & Amber T audio commentary
・Making Of
・Hirohisa Sasaki & Hiroshi Takahashi 2026 interview
・Archival interviews with Hirohisa Sasaki, Hiroshi Takahashi and Takashige Ichise
・Original Trailer
Disc 2: Gore from Outer Space
・”Gore from Outer Space Prelude: Transformation” Short Film
・”Crazy Invasion” Short Film
・Archival interviews with Hirohisa Sasaki, Hiroshi Takahashi and Takashige Ichise
・Original Trailer
Limited Edition slipcase edition
Full-height Scanavo packaging w/reversible sleeves & artwork from both films.
12 page booklet
REGION FREE
Limited to just 2000 units
Out on bluray Sep 14th
https://thirdwindowfilms.com/films/crazy-lips-gore-from-outer-space/
Featured image courtesy Third Window Films.
