Having seen Dangerous Encounter- 1st Kind, it is now obvious to me why some claim that Tsui Hark "sold out" with his more mainstream offerings in the mid-'80s; this is one of the most raw and inflammatory films I've seen from Hong Kong. It's like proto-Fruit Chan with all the knobs turned to 10. Tsui's vision of society out of control is reemphasized constantly, from the many odd and darkly humorous asides to the shocking finale. Although there is, naturally, plenty that looks cheesy in this now 21-year-old film, the overall effect is still stunning. A must.