Film
Mr. Vampire
1985· IIB· 1h 38m· Action· Comedy· Horror
Mr. Vampire (1985) is a darkly comic Hong Kong supernatural comedy where the resurrection of a village elder as a hopping vampire upends a solemn reburial ceremony. A Taoist priest and his two bumbling disciples navigate the undead chaos, blending slapstick with eerie folklore. The film's blend of martial arts, horror, and irreverent humor creates a unique, ghoulishly entertaining experience that highlights the absurdity and terror of the afterlife.
1985-11-07
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Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorRicky Lau
WriterBarry Wong Ping-Yiu
ScreenplaySze-To Cheuk-Hon
ProducerEric Tsang Chi-Wai
Director of PhotographyPeter Ngor Chi-Kwan
Original Music ComposerAnders Nelsson
EditorPeter Cheung Yiu-Chung
Full cast & crew (17 cast · 15 crew)
Details
Released1985-11-07
Runtime1h 38m · IIB
StatusReleased
StudiosTOHO-TOWA · Bo Ho Films · Orange Sky Golden Harvest
LanguagesCantonese
CountriesHong Kong
Rating6.9/10 · 137 votes
Original languagecn
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