Centipede Curse (the name I've always known it by) is talked about as one of the most disturbing Hong Kong movies. No it isn't. I will say that if insects and (in my case) snakes upset you then either look away when on screen or skip this movie. They are not a huge part of screen time. And the centipedes are not the little fuzzy ones but the large spiny ones. Plus this was made in 1982 so no CGI. Real critters.
This movie is more an investigative story that begins when Pak's sister dies of a strange disease and centipedes come out of her wounds. Then begins the backdrop of a curse from decades previous and various sorcerers either battle the curse or try to enforce it. So expect some Chinese mumbo jumbo and black magic which adds to the uniqueness of the movie. It's all very interesting as we learn everything the same time as they do in the movie.
The cast is very good. The story has a flow that keeps the movie moving right along. The actors worked with real creatures and one actress should have been payed extra for her performance.
This film has all the primary ingredients. If you like thrillers with a real story then definitely watch it!
This movie is more an investigative story that begins when Pak's sister dies of a strange disease and centipedes come out of her wounds. Then begins the backdrop of a curse from decades previous and various sorcerers either battle the curse or try to enforce it. So expect some Chinese mumbo jumbo and black magic which adds to the uniqueness of the movie. It's all very interesting as we learn everything the same time as they do in the movie.
The cast is very good. The story has a flow that keeps the movie moving right along. The actors worked with real creatures and one actress should have been payed extra for her performance.
This film has all the primary ingredients. If you like thrillers with a real story then definitely watch it!