Description
Title: Daughter of Darkness (1993)
Alternate Title: Mit moon cham on: Yit saat
Genre: Horror, Crime, Thriller
Plot Synopsis:
In a small Chinese village, a young seamstress named Mak Wei-Fong reports the brutal murder of her entire family. Detective Leoi Gei leads the investigation, uncovering a history of severe abuse endured by Wei-Fong at the hands of her family, particularly her father. As the investigation unfolds, dark secrets emerge, blurring the lines between victim and perpetrator.
Cast and Crew:
- Director: Kai-Ming Lai
- Writer: Kai-Ming Lai
- Cast:
- Lily Chung as Mak Wei-Fong
- Anthony Wong Chau-Sang as Detective Leoi Gei
- Hugo Ng Doi-Yung as Gin
- William Ho Ka-Kui as Mak’s Father
- Money Lo Man-Yee as Mak’s Mother
IMDb Link:
Daughter of Darkness (1993)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
- ELECTRICWIZARDx – ★★★☆☆
“Run of the mill Cat III sleaze that feels like it’s just going through the motions to hit every trope synonymous with Cat III sleaze. We’ve got the neck snapping tonal whiplash of depravity and the lowest brow humour you can find (which is of course done through the medium of an incompetent police force with a squeamish woman who’s relentlessly mocked), sweaty despicable characters doing sweaty despicable things (incestuous r@pe and abuse in this case), the film told through flashback, r@pe, violence, gratuitous s&x scenes, hilariously fucked translations on the subs and bloody murder. And of course Anthony Wong, and his ability to prove you wrong every time you think you can’t see him do anything else immorally bizarre on screen. It’s watchable, nothing special and there are countless other Cat III films you should choose over this, but it would probably serve as a decent starting point if you’re interested in going down the Cat III rabbit hole.” - FilmKatt 🍉 – ★★★★☆
“Holy f*ck, this was brutal. I had no idea what to expect, but it certainly wasn’t this. Surprisingly, Anthony Wong was not the most perverse character. Instead, he provided comedic relief amidst all the depravity (I mean it’s funny to me i.e., fondling the cadavers and being a pervert while interrogating hehe). This weird mashup of straight-up traumatizing media and stupid humor is relevant in a bunch of CATIII films The Untold Story for example which honestly? I appreciate it! they truly said you better laugh also here’s a hardcore r4pe scene for ya! The first half had a ridiculous and raunchy tone, but it quickly shifted to a sleaze galore towards the end of the film. The story, soundtrack, and main character reminded me of Mermaid Legend, but ten times more depressing and graphic Jesus“ - DrSheep – ★★★½☆
“I sometimes feel like Hong Kong Cat III films, like this one, are written by three different people: the comedian, the depraved pervert, and the might-well-be-an-axe-murderer-in-real-life writer. Daughter of Darkness is the perfect combination of all three if ‘perfect’ means totally f*cked up abusive father gets his comeuppance while a police detective makes gross s&xist jokes to his female assistant. It shouldn’t work and to be honest I’m not sure it really does but if you want to understand this genre this is the perfect example. R4pe-revenge horror movies are nothing new now but this was apparently a sleeper er0tic-horror-crime hit and not just because of the closeup of Lily Chung’s n*pples (I think??). What a weird and I imagine problematic…”
Meta Description:
“Daughter of Darkness” (1993), directed by Kai-Ming Lai, is a Hong Kong Category III horror-crime film that delves into the harrowing tale of a young woman’s vengeance against her abusive family, blending elements of horror, crime, and dark humor.
Title: Daughter of Darkness 2 (1994)
Alternate Title: Mit moon cham on 2: Che chung
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Thriller, Horror
Plot Synopsis:
A woman becomes the prime suspect in a brutal triple homicide. As she recounts her story to the investigating detective, a harrowing tale of debauchery, madness, and vile acts unfolds, revealing the dark underbelly of those involved. The film combines elements of horror and dark comedy, characteristic of Hong Kong Category III cinema.
Cast and Crew:
- Director: Kai-Ming Lai
- Writer: Book Gwai
- Cast:
- Yim Lai Cheng as Sau
- Ben Ngai-Cheung Ng as Ken
- Dick Lau as Kun
- William Ho as Hung
- Kai Chi Liu as Sergeant Yan
IMDb Link:
Daughter of Darkness 2 (1994)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
- ijmunoz – ★★★★☆
“If you saw the original then you will not be surprised when you watch this video nasty. It keeps in the spirit of its predecessor and doesn’t let up. It follows the same format and goes a little over the top in some areas.” - Bruce Holecheck – ★★★☆☆
“Hoping to solve a big case and gain a promotion, Sergeant Yan has an extremely brutal triple homicide dropped in his lap. Surveying the crime scene, it’s found the victims have been hacked, sliced, burned and impaled, and the only clues are a discarded ring and some residual semen.” - sitenoise – ★★★☆☆
“Category III films are my favorites, and Daughter of Darkness 2 is no exception. The movie starts with a murder mystery and hilarious cops who mistake a sleeping woman for a dead body and grope her to check how long she’s been dead, turns out wrong house and wrong body. Later, the cops ask locals for sperm samples, taking ridiculous to new heights.”
Meta Description:
“Daughter of Darkness 2” (1994), directed by Kai-Ming Lai, is a Hong Kong Category III film blending horror, crime, and dark comedy. The narrative follows a woman suspected of a gruesome triple murder as she unveils a disturbing tale to the investigating detective.
Title: Dr. Lamb (1992)
Alternate Title: Goh yeung yee sang
Genre: Crime, Horror, Thriller
Plot Synopsis:
A Hong Kong taxi driver develops a murderous obsession, targeting women during rainy nights. After committing the murders, he photographs and dismembers the bodies, keeping the gruesome images as mementos. The police, led by Inspector Lee, investigate the string of killings, leading to the driver’s arrest and the revelation of his dark compulsions. The film is based on the true crimes of serial killer Lam Kor-wan.
Cast and Crew:
- Directors: Danny Lee, Billy Tang
- Writer: Law Kam-fai
- Cast:
- Simon Yam as Lam Gor-Yu
- Danny Lee as Inspector Lee
- Kent Cheng as Fat Bing
- Pik Yu Chung as Lam’s Stepmother
- Emily Kwan as Bo
YouTube Trailer:
Dr. Lamb | Trailer
IMDb Link:
Dr. Lamb (1992)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
- Review by chaos-rampant – ★★★★☆ “Dr. Lamb’s narrative structure bears more than a passing similarity to that of another infamous category III shocker, The Untold Story. Both deal with ‘true-life murders’, both show the police investigation and apprehension of the murderer, the subsequent interrogation (ie. beating) of the prisoner, and the retelling of the crimes in shocking flashbacks. And both have seemingly out of place comedic moments. But where The Untold Story was unashamedly OTT sleaze and gore, Dr. Lamb is a more stylish affair. The cinematography is beautiful (maximum use is made of creative lighting with many scenes swathed in blue and red), the acting is great (Simon Yam and Danny Lee give solid performances and even the actresses playing corpses are convincing) and the direction is well handled by both star Lee and Billy Tang.”
- Review by hotsake – ★★★☆☆ “Dr. Lamb is only my second Cat III flick, and while it’s not as good as the first (the generally well regarded The Untold Story), it’s still a decent example of Asian sickness. Directors Danny Lee and Hin Sing ‘Billy’ Tang do an excellent job of presenting a bleak and depressing atmosphere, which bodes excellently with the style and content of the film.”
Meta Description:
“Dr. Lamb” (1992) is a Hong Kong crime-horror film directed by Danny Lee and Billy Tang. Based on the true story of serial killer Lam Kor-wan, the film follows a taxi driver who becomes a brutal murderer, targeting women during rainy nights and photographing their dismembered bodies.
