To celebrate its 30th birthday, here’s your definitive look back at the John Carpenter/Kurt Russell cult masterpiece.
Everybody relax, Im here
There is a hidden world where ancient evil weaves a modern mystery.
you’re free to see one of these newspaper ads above.
Interestingly enough, Universal had slightly better success four years later when they employed a similar campaign forDarkman.
Oddly enough, it didnt make heavy rotation.
Can anyone even confirm it was was featured during MTVs extensive Attack of the Summer Movies coverage that year?
Despite Foxs dubious promotional efforts, Jack Burton mania failed to catch on.
Alas, the Pork Chop Express rolled into theaters anyway.
Well, almost all of these were great releases and have become classics in their own right.
Tough competition is brutal enough in its own right.
ThenAlienshit two weeks later and that becamethegenre film of the year.
Not that this was the end forBig Trouble in Little China, not one bit.
Word of mouth, articles in zines and publications likeStarlogandCinefantastiquehelped the film find additional fans too.
Not even a paperback tie-in or movie magazine were available.
Unbelieveably enough, there was a video game however.
Trust me from personal experience though, itsnot nearly as coolas it sounds.
Fortunately, the films merchandise has only increased along with its reputation.
The next notable release was BOOM!
Last year, Funko released a line of their Re-Action figures from the film, with corresponding vinyl Pop!
We really shook the pillars of heaven, didnt we?
Sooner or later, it rubs everyone the right way.
