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Mr. Vampire

Original title: Geung see sin sang
  • 1985
  • PG-13
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
5.2K
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Ricky Hui, Ching-Ying Lam, Billy Lau, Moon Lee, and Siu-Fung Wong in Mr. Vampire (1985)
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The planned reburial of a town elder goes awry as the corpse resurrects into a hopping, bloodthirsty vampire, targeting everyone responsible for digging the grave. A Taoist Priest and his tw... Read allThe planned reburial of a town elder goes awry as the corpse resurrects into a hopping, bloodthirsty vampire, targeting everyone responsible for digging the grave. A Taoist Priest and his two disciples attempt to stop the terror.The planned reburial of a town elder goes awry as the corpse resurrects into a hopping, bloodthirsty vampire, targeting everyone responsible for digging the grave. A Taoist Priest and his two disciples attempt to stop the terror.

  • Director
    • Ricky Lau
  • Writers
    • Ricky Lau
    • Cheuk-Hon Szeto
    • Barry Wong
  • Stars
    • Ching-Ying Lam
    • Siu-Ho Chin
    • Ricky Hui
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    5.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ricky Lau
    • Writers
      • Ricky Lau
      • Cheuk-Hon Szeto
      • Barry Wong
    • Stars
      • Ching-Ying Lam
      • Siu-Ho Chin
      • Ricky Hui
    • 52User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 11 nominations total

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    Ching-Ying Lam
    Ching-Ying Lam
    • Master Gau
    Siu-Ho Chin
    Siu-Ho Chin
    • Chou Sheng
    Ricky Hui
    Ricky Hui
    • Man Choi
    Moon Lee
    Moon Lee
    • Ting-Ting
    • (as Choi-fung Li)
    Billy Lau
    Billy Lau
    • Wai
    Siu-Fung Wong
    Siu-Fung Wong
    • Jade
    • (as Siu-fung Wong)
    Wah Yuen
    Wah Yuen
    • The Vampire
    Huang Ha
    Huang Ha
    • Mr. Yam
    • (as Ha Huang)
    Anthony Chan
    Anthony Chan
    • Taoist Priest
    Wu Ma
    Wu Ma
    • Rice Seller
    Chau-Sang Lau
    Chau-Sang Lau
    • Timekeeper
    Kit Fong Leung
    • Wife of rice shop owner
    Pak-Kwong Ho
    Pak-Kwong Ho
    • Villager
    Kai-Man Tin
    Kai-Man Tin
    • Stupid son
    Mo Yuen
    • Policeman
    Wellson Chin
    Wellson Chin
    • Policeman
    Yun-Chiang Peng
    Yun-Chiang Peng
    • Policeman
    Wing-Cheung Cheung
    • Hopping Corpse
    • Director
      • Ricky Lau
    • Writers
      • Ricky Lau
      • Cheuk-Hon Szeto
      • Barry Wong
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    User reviews52

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    7BA_Harrison

    A highly influential Hong Kong comedy-horror classic.

    10EchoLeader

    The Best Film Ever Made

    10Knuckle

    A true classic for all lovers of film

    9AwesomeWolf

    Hong Kong awesomeness

    10vonvegas

    A well balanced film offering comedy, action and horror.

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Goofs
      During the fight in the dungeon-like police interrogation room, the brick wall rebounds when the various combatants strike it.
    • Quotes

      Master Gau: Look at the two of you! One's poisoned by a corpse, and the other's obsessed with a ghost. It's my bad luck to have apprentices like you.

    • Connections
      Featured in Dorm (2006)

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    • Release date
      • September 28, 1985 (Taiwan)
    • Country of origin
      • Hong Kong
    • Language
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • 殭屍先生
    • Production companies
      • Bo Ho Film Company Ltd.
      • Golden Harvest Company
      • Paragon Films Ltd.
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,427,442
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 36m(96 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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