The highest scoring of the three A Chinese Ghost Story films, ahead of A Chinese Ghost Story II (68). Streaming on Prime.
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Synopsis
A naïve young tax collector for the imperial government winds up spending the night in a haunted temple. There he falls in love with a beautiful woman who, unfortunately, is dead. With the aid of a powerful Daoist Swordsman, he must defeat undead hordes, overcome a sinister Tree Demoness, and descend to the pits of hell, to fight for the spirit he loves.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.3/10 | 53% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 70% | 26% |
| TMDB | 7.3/10360 votes | 21% |
| Balasaur Score | 72 | 100% |
Key crew
- Tony Ching Siu-tungDirector
- James Wong JimOriginal Music Composer
- Romeo DíazOriginal Music Composer
- David WuOriginal Music Composer
- Yuen Kai-chiScreenplay
Cast
- Leslie Cheung Kwok-wingLing Choi-san
- Joey WongLip Siu Sin
- Wu MaSwordsman Yin Chek-ha
- Lau Siu-mingTree Demon
- David Lam WaiSwordsman Hsia Hou
- Fanny Sit Chi-LunSiu Ching
- David WuSecretary Chiu
- Wong JingJudge
- Huang HaBoss at Tavern
- Sze Mei-YeeSells Paintings
- Chiang KamPoliceman
- Yeung Yau-CheungSells Charms
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