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The Living Corpse
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The Living Corpse

1958-08-01 · 80 min · Not rated

Horror · Mystery

Famed director Zhu Shilin tries his hand at a horror film! The beginning of The Living Corpse immediately sets the tone with a folk duet clearly inspired by the popular 1956 musical Songs of the Peach Blossom River. The duet, in addition to Zhu's frequent use of long, empty shots and crisp editing, gives this horror film a traditional poetic charm and a strong folk flavor. Mise-en-scene and sound effects create a terrifying atmosphere, and successfully communicate the ghostliness of a world without ghosts.

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Directors
Zhu Shilin, Hung Yin
Production companies
Feng Huang Motion Picture Company
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Chen Juan-JuanChen Juan-Juan
Kao YuenKao Yuen
Kong Wa
Ping FanPing Fan
Shen YuenShen Yuen
Jiang MingJiang Ming
Cheung Ho
Chu Shao-ChuenChu Shao-Chuen
Chiu Kwok-Chi
Wen Yi-MinWen Yi-Min
Ting ChuenTing Chuen
Hai TaoHai Tao
Wu Jing-PingWu Jing-Ping
Wong Ling

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