August 6, 2007
Crazy fun.
Dawei Hu, Joey Wang, Joey Wong, Leslie Cheung, Ma Wu
This popular and beloved film, produced by Tsui Hark and directed by Ching Siu Tung, is a standout in the Hong Kong supernatural-action genre and spawned many sequels and copycats. A Chinese Ghost Sto...( read more
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DVD Release Date: September 12, 2000
Stats: 283 reviews
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March 1, 2007This film has everything a genre fan could ask for, and oddly enough, is a very gorgeous film too. Another inspiration to Sam Raimi (along with Spooky Encounters) this film should not be missed for anyone who enjoys horror, or a good story for that matter. An effing classic.
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October 6, 2009Joey Wang is my irrational reason to explain my fascination for this film. Falling in love with a girl as beautiful as Joey (and who will love me too) while studying late at night as a scholar is perhaps the dream of any college student such as I. I am especially fond of the scen...( read more)
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August 5, 2009A bill collector ends up sleeping in a haunted building where he meets a ghost.
This movie could fall into a bunch of genres. It's part martial arts movie, part horror movie, part comedy, part romance, part adventure, part fantasy and it does it all well. Also, there is a kiss ...( read more) -
July 24, 2009The movie begins with the wonderful theme song, sung by Leslie Cheung himself. It is an epic Chinese story ornamented with a well adjusted dose of humor. The nocturnal sequences, the silk robes and colors are very well made.
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June 21, 2009It's kind of a twisted musical... and much of it is utterly silly, but I can't help but love it. Ghosts, demon Yang eaters, Taoist magicians, flying kung fu and a love story that makes you wanna puke. But I can't help but love it.
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March 12, 2009you can't really miss when you combine classic chinese martial arts with fun comedy and horror. really great to pass up a good time.
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