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The Dead and the Deadly

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1982 · 99 min Comedy Horror Fantasy Action
5.9 / 10 · TMDB

Wah Li, known as Fat Boy to his friends, lives with his great-uncle the priest (Uncle). Together with his oddball friends Lai Li and Momo, Wah Li helps Uncle to run the local funeral services. When the body Ma Lun Chio is brought back to the village by a new wife and her "brother", Wai Li is suspicious. He sets out to find out how his friend died, but things are not what they seem.

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Original Title 人嚇人
Year 1982
Country Hong Kong
Genre Comedy, Horror, Fantasy, Action
Director Wu Ma
Runtime 99 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.9/10 (25 votes)

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The film constructs its peculiar universe by relying on the stark contrast between slice-of-life comedy and jarring supernatural horror. It explores the absurd with a playful touch, creating a tone where laughter can quickly turn into genuine dread.

What lingers after the credits roll is the chaotic energy of a mystery that spirals into an epic, makeshift battle against ancient evil, where camaraderie and wit are the ultimate defenses. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Wu Ma

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