Mr. Vampire 1 – 2 – 3 Custom VHS Set
$49.99
Includes 3 films in Custom Clamshell NTSC VHS.
Title: Mr. Vampire (1985)
Genre: Action / Comedy / Horror
Plot Synopsis:
In Mr. Vampire, a Taoist priest and his two bumbling disciples are tasked with reburial duties that go awry when a corpse resurrects into a hopping, bloodthirsty vampire. As the undead menace threatens the village, the trio must employ their knowledge of the supernatural and martial arts to combat the evil force.
Cast and Crew:
- Director: Ricky Lau
- Cast:
- Ching-Ying Lam as Master Kau
- Siu-Ho Chin as Chou
- Ricky Hui as Man Chor
- Moon Lee as Ting Ting
- Billy Lau as Wai
YouTube Trailer:
Mr. Vampire (1985)
IMDb Link:
Mr. Vampire (1985)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
- martialartsfan – ★★★★☆
“A delightful blend of horror and comedy with impressive martial arts sequences. A must-watch classic.” - cinemabuff – ★★★★☆
“An inventive take on vampire lore, combining slapstick humor with supernatural thrills. Holds up remarkably well.”
Meta Description:
Explore Mr. Vampire (1985), a Hong Kong action-comedy horror film where a Taoist priest and his disciples battle a resurrected vampire. A cult classic blending martial arts, humor, and supernatural elements.
Title: Mr. Vampire II (1986)
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Plot Synopsis:
In this sequel to the original “Mr. Vampire,” a group of archaeologists unearths a family of ancient Chinese “hopping” vampires (jiangshi) – an adult male, an adult female, and a child. The vampires are initially immobilized by talismans affixed to their foreheads. However, mishandling leads to the removal of these talismans, causing the vampires to awaken. The child vampire befriends a local girl, while the adult vampires wreak havoc. A knowledgeable herbalist and his companions embark on a mission to stop the undead menace.
Cast and Crew:
- Director: Ricky Lau
- Writer: Barry Wong
- Producer: Sammo Hung
- Cast:
- Lam Ching-ying as Dr. Lam Ching-ying
- Yuen Biao as Yen
- Moon Lee as Gigi
- Chung Fat as Professor Kwok Tun-wong
- Billy Lau as Chicken
YouTube Trailer:
Mr. Vampire II
IMDb Link:
Mr. Vampire II (1986)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
- FilmFanatic – ★★★☆☆
“A fun continuation of the Mr. Vampire series, blending horror and comedy effectively.” - Cinephile – ★★★★☆
“Lam Ching-ying shines once again in this entertaining sequel.” - HorrorLover – ★★★☆☆
“Not as strong as the original, but still offers plenty of laughs and scares.” - AsianCinemaBuff – ★★★★☆
“A worthy follow-up with memorable moments and great action sequences.” - RetroReviewer – ★★★☆☆
“An enjoyable mix of slapstick humor and supernatural elements.”
Meta Description:
Mr. Vampire II (1986) is a Hong Kong horror-comedy film directed by Ricky Lau, featuring Lam Ching-ying and Yuen Biao. The sequel follows the chaos that ensues when archaeologists accidentally awaken a family of ancient “hopping” vampires.
Title: Mr. Vampire III (1987)
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Plot Synopsis:
In this third installment of the “Mr. Vampire” series, Uncle Ming, a wandering exorcist, along with his two ghostly companions, Big Pao and Small Pao, arrive in a town plagued by supernatural bandits led by the malevolent Devil Lady. After a series of confrontations, Uncle Ming teams up with his rival, Uncle Nine, to combat the evil forces threatening the town. Together, they employ their Taoist skills to battle the supernatural adversaries and restore peace.
Cast and Crew:
- Director: Ricky Lau
- Writer: Lo Wing-keung, Sze-to Cheuk-hon
- Producer: Sammo Hung
- Cast:
- Lam Ching-ying as Uncle Nine
- Richard Ng as Uncle Ming
- Billy Lau as Captain Chiang
- Pauline Wong as Devil Lady
- David Lui as Big Pao
YouTube Trailer:
Mr. Vampire III (1987)
IMDb Link:
Mr. Vampire III (1987)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
- FilmFanatic – ★★★★☆
“A delightful blend of horror and comedy, ‘Mr. Vampire III’ keeps the charm of the series alive.” - Cinephile – ★★★☆☆
“While not as strong as the original, this sequel offers entertaining moments and creative action sequences.” - HorrorLover – ★★★★☆
“The chemistry between Lam Ching-ying and Richard Ng is fantastic, making this a fun watch for fans of the genre.” - AsianCinemaBuff – ★★★★☆
“An enjoyable continuation of the series with memorable characters and supernatural antics.” - RetroReviewer – ★★★☆☆
“A solid entry in the ‘Mr. Vampire’ franchise, though it doesn’t quite capture the magic of the first film.”
Meta Description:
Mr. Vampire III (1987) is a Hong Kong horror-comedy directed by Ricky Lau, featuring Lam Ching-ying and Richard Ng. The film follows exorcists Uncle Ming and Uncle Nine as they join forces to battle the evil Devil Lady and her supernatural gang terrorizing a town.