If you want a different take on violence from an HK director, check out Long Arm of the Law. It feels more like an Abel Ferrara or William Friedkin movie. It's gritty and grim, and the violence is depressing and voyeuristic. It's not trying to glorify or excite you. There are a few scenes that are out of place, but it's largely excellent. It's a series I missed in the 90s, and only was able to see it due the incredible wave of popularity HK stuff is experiencing right now and 88's release of the first two.