Qu Mo Jing Cha
1990 / 87m - Hong Kong
Comedy, Fantasy
3.0*/5.0*
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Plot: Feng is living a peaceful life outside of the city, but his rest is short-lived. He gets a request to return to Hong Kong to battle a criminal drug gang that has taken hold in his old neighborhood. They are using magic and the bodies of the deceased to transport the drugs, Feng is asked to use his powers to trace them down and stop their activities.

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March 16, 2025

3.0*/5.0*

Also known as the fifth part in the Mr. Vampire series. This isn't up there with the best of the series, mainly because the middle part is a bit slower and modest than I'd liked, but stick around and the film will serve you an ending that is perfect for fans of oldskool Hong Kong horror action.

Ching-Ying Lam returns to his iconic role, the effects are cheesy but the film makes up for that with sheer enthusiasm, and the finale is pretty rad (as is the start of the film). Wei Tung does well, even though he isn't the best director for this type of material. Nice filler in other words, but only for those who are already familiar with the franchise.