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A Chinese Ghost Story
Old Evil is coming to collect the bride.
1987·1h 35m·★ 7.3
CN original
A naïve young tax collector for the imperial government winds up spending the night in a haunted temple. There he falls in love with a beautiful woman who, unfortunately, is dead. With the aid of a powerful Daoist Swordsman, he must defeat undead hordes, overcome a sinister Tree Demoness, and descend to the pits of hell, to fight for the spirit he loves.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A high-concept, momentum-led choice for a night when you want spectacle, movement, and a world larger than everyday life.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers looking for an energetic genre watch with bigger ideas or heightened stakes.
Commitment
Light commitment · 1h 35m
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