Happy Ghost (1984-1991): 5 Film Collection | Region-Free (Blu-Ray)

Description

Title: The Happy Ghost (1984)

Genre: Comedy, Fantasy

Plot Synopsis:
A group of high school girls on a camping trip accidentally awaken the spirit of a Qing Dynasty scholar, who follows them back to their daily lives. Unlike traditional ghosts, this “Happy Ghost” is a well-meaning yet mischievous spirit who interferes in their lives in humorous and unexpected ways. As he tries to help them with their problems, the ghost also learns about modern life, leading to comedic misunderstandings and heartfelt moments.

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Cast and Crew:

• Director: Clifton Ko
• Writers: Raymond Wong
• Cast:
  • Raymond Wong as Stewart Pik (The Happy Ghost)
  • Bonnie Law as Bonnie Lam
  • Loletta Lee as Juliet
  • Sandy Lam as Venus Koo
  • Teresa Carpio as Sister Lee

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IMDb Link:
The Happy Ghost (1984) 

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Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Sean Gilman – ★★★
   “Somewhat surprisingly, he’s a pretty sad ghost.”

2. Luka – ★★½
   “Not without some decent songs and gags, but peaks with literally the first three shots as the titular Happy Ghost kills himself by hanging. Taps into the auraless star power of writer/actor Raymond Wong better than anything else I’ve seen, because of course his screen presence alone would make a Catholic girl suicidal, and even I can’t lie that reincarnating himself as Loletta Lee’s nearly aborted baby is a genius move.”

3. Turdis – ★★½
   “The HK equivalent to movies like Teen Witch, this one follows a middle-aged ghost hanging out with a bunch of Catholic schoolgirls and somehow instead of a massive creep factor, we get breakdancing spirits, eye-popping 80s decor, and an answer to the age-old question of whether or not phantoms are pro-choice.”

4. Chase – ★★★½
   “That might be the best song ever.”

5. nekonekone – ★★½
   “My movie-watching schedule has been dictated by the Taiwan/Hong Kong TV channels/in-flight channels in the past two weeks. Everything is so random and so weird!”

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Meta Description:
A supernatural comedy from Hong Kong, The Happy Ghost (1984) follows a group of schoolgirls who accidentally bring a mischievous Qing Dynasty spirit into their lives. Directed by Clifton Ko and starring Raymond Wong, this lighthearted fantasy film blends humor and the supernatural in an entertaining way.

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Title: Happy Ghost II (1985)

Genre: Comedy, Fantasy

Plot Synopsis:
High school teacher Hong Sam-Kwai is the reincarnation of Scholar Stewart Pik from the first Happy Ghost film. Though he was born with supernatural abilities, his life is anything but easy as he struggles to manage a class of mischievous students. When his powers begin manifesting in unexpected ways, he must navigate the chaos of pranks, school drama, and ghostly encounters while trying to maintain his composure.

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Cast and Crew:

• Director: Clifton Ko Chi-Sum
• Writers: Clifton Ko Chi-Sum, Raymond Wong Pak-Ming
• Cast:
  • Raymond Wong Pak-Ming as Hong Sam-Kwai
  • Fennie Yuen as Thai Chek-Yee
  • May Lo Mei-Wei as May Kan
  • Charine Chan Ka-Ling as Yiu-King
  • Gigi Fu Ming-Hin as Akina

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IMDb Link:
Happy Ghost II (1985)

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Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Christian – ★★½
   “Standard light HK comedy that is way less annoying than the first Happy Ghost, mostly because the titular character only appears for like five minutes. Dumb but harmless. Extra half-star for the surreal moment where a Cantopop ballad plays over people ordering food at Wendy’s.”

2. Bruce Rogers – ★★★
   “There is something fundamentally good-natured about the Happy Ghost series that makes it impossible to not enjoy. This echoed the first film quite nicely, and I was impressed that they could find a new way to tell the same story. More silly than funny, I’d probably recommend it to four-year-olds and stoners.”

3. Andrew Moncrieff – ★★★
   “This didn’t have the, uh, magic the first did.”

4. Simon – ★★
   “WOW!!! A full scene in the middle was shot completely out of focus.”

5. elisezhg – ★★★½
   “Although the sports scenes weren’t as iconic as the ones in the first movie, the ghost was more likable and the songs were good! Also, Fennie Yuen 😳.”

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Meta Description:
A supernatural comedy sequel, Happy Ghost II (1985) follows a teacher struggling to manage a group of mischievous students while coming to terms with his ghostly powers. Directed by Clifton Ko Chi-Sum and starring Raymond Wong Pak-Ming, this Hong Kong classic blends fantasy and humor in a lighthearted school setting.

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Title: Happy Ghost III (1986)

Genre: Comedy, Fantasy

Plot Synopsis:
Tsui Pan-Han, a struggling singer, ends her life and awaits reincarnation into a musical family. However, she must reach the hospital at the exact moment her future mother gives birth, or she will lose her chance. When Hong Sam-Kwai, a young man, unintentionally causes her to miss her scheduled reincarnation twice, she haunts him in retaliation. Over time, their relationship shifts from hostility to romance, but Pan-Han must decide whether to stay with Sam-Kwai or take her final chance to be reborn.

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Cast and Crew:

• Director: Johnnie To
• Writer: Raymond Wong Pak-Ming
• Cast:
  • Raymond Wong Pak-Ming as Hong Sam-Kwai / Chu Kam-Chun
  • Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk as Tsui Pan-Han / Tsui Kiu Kiu
  • Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying as Thai Chek-Yee
  • Charine Chan Ka-Ling as Yiu-King
  • Danny Poon Wang-Ban as Alan Cheung Chi-Kit

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YouTube Trailer:
Happy Ghost III | Trailer 

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IMDb Link:
Happy Ghost III (1986) 

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Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Filipe Furtado – ★★½
   “Ringo Lam and Johnnie To worked together on this one, with Lam handling staging and To directing performances. Maggie Cheung, in one of her best early roles, plays a ghost trying to reincarnate, and she’s absolutely delightful. Even when the material gets questionable, she keeps the movie afloat.”

2. Sean Burdett – ★★★
   “Holy shit, this rules??? I had no idea what to expect, but aside from a few iffy jokes, this was a wholly delightful and unique comedy. The premise alone is to die for, and the execution is top-tier. Creative, funny throughout, and not wasting a second—this is exactly what I want from a comedy.”

3. Parker – ★★★
   “Misleading title. The Ghost is actually quite upset for most of the runtime.”

4. Sean Gilman – ★★★½
   “Adorable Maggie Cheung is adorable.”

5. Jang Tan – ★★★½
   “So fun that you can laugh at every unbelievable shot. This is the kind of HK cinema I adore.”

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Meta Description:
A supernatural comedy sequel, Happy Ghost III (1986) follows a ghostly singer who repeatedly misses her chance at reincarnation due to an unwitting young man. Directed by Johnnie To and starring Raymond Wong Pak-Ming and Maggie Cheung, this whimsical Hong Kong fantasy blends humor, romance, and the supernatural.