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The Spooky Family (1990) · 捉鬼合家欢

Original title: 捉鬼合家欢

1990 · Chin Yuet-Sang · 96 min · Hong Kong · Edited by 1

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Synopsis

Hung Ping is a vampire buster in early 20th century China. He shares his home with his fortune teller wife, his dim-witted son, his beautiful daughter Fa and their ghost servant. We follow Hung on his exploits as he tries to capture the copper vampire, a bloodthirsty demon that brings misfortune to whomever controls him.

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Why watch it?

A 1990 title built around Ghost and Horror comedy. Directed by Chin Yuet-Sang.

Who is it for?

You’ll like it if you enjoy

Not ideal if you are looking for

  • Body horror
  • Witchcraft
  • Bestiary
  • Digital horror

Influences

  1. 1900
    Uncle Josh in a Spooky Hotel
  2. 1907
    The Coroner's Mistake
  3. 1907
    The Haunted Hotel
  4. 1911
    Vengeance of the Spirits
  5. 1922
    The Ghost Breaker
  6. 1990
    The Spooky Family

International titles

Chinese
捉鬼閤家歡

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