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The Oily Man

1958 · 106 min Horror Mystery Romance Music

A village comes alive with fear when a nefarious ‘oily man’ terrorises women in the dead of night. At their wits end, the local police enlist the help of talented police inspector Dasuki to trap and end the oily man’s mischief. Orang Minyak was digitally restored by the Asian Film Archive in 2018 using a 16mm black & white composite release print from its collection.

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Original Title Orang Minyak
Year 1958
Country Singapore
Genre Horror, Mystery, Romance, Music
Director L. Krishnan
Runtime 106 min.

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The Oily Man is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1958. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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