The Boxer’s Omen (1983) | Custom VHS Edition
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Title: The Boxer’s Omen (1983)
Genre: Horror, Martial Arts, Fantasy
Plot Synopsis:
The Boxer’s Omen follows Chan Hung, a boxer who travels to Thailand to seek revenge after his brother is severely injured by a cheating Thai boxer. However, Chan’s quest for vengeance leads him into a much darker, mystical battle. Upon arriving in Thailand, he discovers his fate is intertwined with a powerful Buddhist monk and an ancient curse. Chan becomes caught in a bizarre and horrific world of black magic, Buddhist rituals, and supernatural battles with sorcerers. The film is a visually stunning and grotesque spectacle, blending martial arts action with extreme supernatural horror, a hallmark of the Shaw Brothers studio during the 1980s.
Cast & Crew:
- Director: Kuei Chih-Hung
- Producer: Mona Fong
- Music: Chin-Yung Shing
- Cast:
- Phillip Ko as Chan Hung
- Bolo Yeung as the Thai Boxer
- Shao-Yen Lin
- Kar-Man Wai
- Lung Wei Wang
YouTube Trailer:
Boxer’s Omen Trailer
IMDb Link:
The Boxer’s Omen (1983) on IMDb
Reviews from Letterboxd:
- Jack Often – ★★★★★
“The use of color is audacious, the practical gore effects are surreal, and it’s just a masterpiece of creative madness. Pure cult cinema.” - Gentry – ★★★★½
“A relentless psychedelic splatterfest with some of the most bizarre imagery I’ve ever seen. Easily one of the best Shaw Brothers horror films.” - Michael Walsh – ★★★★
“Every bit as weird and wild as its reputation suggests. Start to finish a bizarre film, full of creative practical effects and nightmare logic.” - Milko – ★★★★
“This film grossed me out in the best possible way. It’s gross, it’s weird, but it’s endlessly entertaining.” - Jeremy N. – ★★★★
“Less like a martial arts movie and more like a gooey nightmarish fever dream. Imagine Jodorowsky meets Fulci.”
Meta Description:
The Boxer’s Omen (1983) is a Hong Kong supernatural horror film directed by Kuei Chih-Hung. The film follows a boxer, Chan Hung, as he seeks revenge in Thailand and gets caught in a web of Buddhist curses, black magic, and mystical battles. Known for its bizarre visuals and grotesque practical effects, The Boxer’s Omen is a cult classic of the Shaw Brothers’ horror catalog.
