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Midnight Showing
2024·1h 1m·★ 3.0
Chinese original
In 1930s Shanghai, a puppet theater is plagued by mysterious disappearances, with new puppets mysteriously appearing.When police investigate, they find nothing amiss. However, one night, everyone vanishes during a performance, leaving only the theater manager, Zijun. Now hunted by a living puppet, Zijun encounters terrifying events and discovers a shocking truth about his friend Lin Mei.As reality blurs with illusion, Zijun must unravel the mystery, which seems to be linked to a past fire.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A tension-first choice where uncertainty, investigation, or escalating pressure is a major part of the appeal.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want a plot with questions to chase rather than a purely relaxed watch.
Commitment
Light commitment · 1h 1m
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