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Possessed 1983

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What is Possessed?

Possessed is a 1983 Hong Kong film directed by David Lai that blends horror, crime, mystery, and thriller genres over a runtime of one hour and twenty-four minutes. The story begins when an insane man is shot dead by two cops named Kung and Hsiao after refusing to listen and stabbing a woman to death, which leads to strange experiences for the officers and a haunting of Hsiao's girlfriend.

Type
Film
Year
1983
Status
Released
Runtime
84 minutes
Release date
Jan 1, 1983
Studios
Johnny Mak Production Co. Ltd.
Genres
Horror, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
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80 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.8/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.3/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Horror #Crime #Mystery

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Possessed is a 1983 Hong Kong film directed by David Lai that blends horror, crime, mystery, and thriller genres over a runtime of one hour and twenty-four minutes. The story begins when an insane man is shot dead by two cops named Kung and Hsiao after refusing to listen and stabbing a woman to death, which leads to strange experiences for the officers and a haunting of Hsiao's girlfriend.

Culturally significant as a Hong Kong genre release from 1983, the film is followed by Possessed II in 1984. The narrative involves the cops hiring a Taoist to address the supernatural occurrences following their fateful encounter.

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“Two cops experience strange occurrences and hauntings after shooting an insane man dead.”

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  • Features a unique blend of horror, crime, mystery, and thriller genres from 1983 Hong Kong cinema.
  • Follows two cops who encounter supernatural events after a fatal street confrontation.
  • Includes elements of traditional folklore with the hiring of a Taoist to sort out the haunting.
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  • The provided sources lack detailed plot progression beyond the initial premise.

Watch it if you want to see a 1983 Hong Kong horror thriller about cops haunted after a fatal shooting.

The film combines horror, crime, mystery, and thriller elements with a runtime of one hour and twenty-four minutes.

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Is Possessed (1983) worth watching?

It is a 1983 Hong Kong horror and crime film directed by David Lai that features supernatural hauntings following a police shooting.

What is the binge duration for Possessed (1983)?

The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-four minutes.

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Possessed is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes, and it was followed by a 1984 sequel.

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