Corpse Mania (1981) Shi yao | Custom VHS Edition | Chi Hung Kuei
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Title: Corpse Mania (1981)
Genre: Horror, Crime, Mystery
Plot Synopsis:
“Corpse Mania” is a Hong Kong horror film directed by Kuei Chih-Hung. The story unfolds in a brothel where a series of gruesome murders occur, with the victims being prostitutes. The local police, led by Inspector Chang, delve into the investigation, uncovering a trail that leads to a necrophiliac killer. The film is noted for its atmospheric tension and elements reminiscent of Italian giallo cinema.
Cast & Crew:
- Director: Kuei Chih-Hung
- Producer: Run Run Shaw
- Writer: Kuei Chih-Hung, On Szeto
- Cast:
- Tanny Tien-Ni as Madame Lan
- Wang Yong as Inspector Chang
- Yau Chui-Ling as Yen-Erh
- Lau Siu-Kwan as Lin Pin
- Eric Chan Ga-Kei as Li Cheng-Yuan
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Reviews from Letterboxd:
- c h r i s 💘 – ★★★★★ “Corpse Mania —what a title— is drenched in gothic atmosphere, smoke-covered streets, as are the female corpses infested with maggots and worms—a cringe-inducing sight.”
- WraithApe – ★★★☆☆ “I’m not going to say I was disappointed, as I did enjoy it a fair bit but for a film called Corpse Mania, it’s surprisingly restrained.”
- Liz – ★★★★☆ “Was expecting this to be a supernatural horror movie along the lines of the Black Magic or Hex films, but it’s actually a gross necrophilia-themed serial killer film that somehow morphs into a near-perfect Blood and Black Lace riff around the midway point?”
- P3n-E-W1s3 – ★★★★☆ “Greetings And Salutations, and welcome to my review of Corpse Mania; here’s the breakdown of my ratings: Story: 1.50 Direction: 1.25 Pace: 1.25 Acting: 1.25 Enjoyment: 1.25 TOTAL: 6.50 out of 10”
- BA_Harrison – ★★★☆☆ “CORPSE MANIA (1981, original title Shi yao) is a rare Asian attempt at a giallo, although it starts off as something entirely else.”
Meta Description:
Explore “Corpse Mania” (1981), a Hong Kong horror film directed by Kuei Chih-Hung. Follow Inspector Chang as he investigates a series of gruesome murders in a brothel, leading to a necrophiliac killer.
