A Chinese Ghost Story 1987
“Old Evil is coming to collect the bride.”
What is A Chinese Ghost Story?
"A Chinese Ghost Story" is a supernatural fantasy film. The story revolves around a young tax collector who spends the night in a haunted temple.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 18, 1987
- Original language
- CN
- Origin
- Hong Kong
- Studios
- Film Workshop, Golden Princess Film Productions, Cinema City Company Limited
- Budget
- $1,250,000
- Genres
- Fantasy, Action
- Updated
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Overview
"A Chinese Ghost Story" is a supernatural fantasy film. The story revolves around a young tax collector who spends the night in a haunted temple. During his stay, he encounters a beautiful woman, who is unfortunately deceased. The tax collector receives assistance from a powerful Daoist Swordsman in his quest to overcome various supernatural challenges. These challenges include battling undead hordes and a malevolent Tree Demoness. The tax collector's journey ultimately leads him to a confrontation in the underworld, where he fights to be reunited with the spirit he has come to love. The film is a blend of action, romance, and fantasy elements, set against a backdrop of Chinese mythology.
Should you watch it?
“A naive debt collector finds romance in a haunted temple while battling supernatural forces.”
- blend of action and romance
- iconic hong kong xianxia cinema
- contains supernatural body horror elements
Watch it if you enjoy classic hong kong fantasy cinema featuring ghosts and demons.
The film contains supernatural horror themes and sequences involving undead entities.
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Cast
Frequently asked questions
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Ching Siu-tung.
Who are the lead actors?
The film stars Leslie Cheung, Joey Wong, and Wu Ma.
What genre is this movie?
It is a Hong Kong xianxia film that blends fantasy, horror, and comedy.
When was it released?
The film was released in 1987.
What is the premise?
A tax collector stays in a haunted temple and falls in love with a ghost.