Devil Returns (1982) Jing hun feng yu ye | Merits of Sin | Region-Free (DVD)

Title: Devil Returns (1982)

Genre: Horror, Thriller

Alternate Title: Jing hun feng yu ye

Plot Synopsis:
A woman is r@ped and impregnated by a psychopath who later dies. When his demonic son undergoes an exorcism years later, the father’s spirit returns from beyond the grave to seek revenge.

Cast and Crew

• Director: Yao-Chi Chen

• Writers: Yung-Hsiang Chang, Pi Ko

• Cast:

  • Feng-Jiao Lin as Fang

  • Alan Tam as Alan

  • Emily Y. Chang as Nurse Hsiu

  • Don Wong as Police Detective

  • Kuo Chu as Dr. Tsai

IMDb Link: Devil Returns (1982) 

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. DavidSodergren – ★★½
   “Grim Hong Kong horror mash-up Devil Returns kicks off with a dynamic stalking sequence, but don’t get too excited, because the following hour is comically uneventful.”

2. SlasherTrash – ★★★
   “I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I love a good rip-off, and Devil Returns is one of the most blatant in borrowing plot devices, themes, scores, and entire scenes from some of horror’s most seminal works.”

3. MrPasty – ★★★½
   “While obviously inspired by The Omen and The Exorcist, this is still uniquely Hong Kong. The exorcism scenes alone are wild.”

4. GrindhouseDave – ★★★
   “It’s got all the grindhouse charm you want. Creepy kids, sleazy setups, and wild third act carnage.”

5. MondoVHS – ★★★½
   “A great slice of HK horror that doesn’t get enough love. The soundtrack rips off Carpenter hard, but the atmosphere and tension are legit.”

Meta Description:
A Hong Kong horror-thriller from 1982, Devil Returns blends demonic possession, revenge from beyond the grave, and exorcism chaos. This eerie cult classic features atmospheric scares, a rip-roaring soundtrack, and gritty retro thrills perfect for exploitation and horror fans.