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Magic Story (1987) · 殭屍少爺

Name: Magic Story
Director: Lau Bing-Gei
Genre: Fantástico, Horror comedy, Magic
Released: 1987
Duration: 85 min
Cast: Bill Tung Biu, Mars, Jack Suen Kwok-Ming, Gei Fong-Ling, Tai Bo

Original title: 殭屍少爺

1987 · Lau Bing-Gei · 85 min · Taiwan · Edited by 1

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A Taoist priest makes his living as a corpse and vampire wrangler. As a pet he keeps a baby vampire who helps him with his work. An evil sorcerer from Spear Mountain needs the little bloodsucker to further his corpse stealing plans. The battle lines are drawn as to who will dominate the underworld!

A 1987 title built around Fantástico, Horror comedy and Magic. Directed by Lau Bing-Gei.

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Magic Story (1987) · 殭屍少爺

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