Mr Vampire 1992

About This Movie

So, 'Mr Vampire' from 1992—yeah, it’s a real trip. It’s this bizarre blend of comedy and horror, which is pretty typical for Hong Kong cinema of that time. You've got Master Lam and his two disciples dealing with a horde of Chinese vampires, all while trying to procure teeth dust to heal a general. The pacing is brisk, keeping you on your toes, and the practical effects, while not always perfect, have this charm that is hard to replicate. The film touches on themes of life and death in a very unorthodox way, especially with the subplot about the general's pregnant wife and the spirit of an aborted baby. It’s darkly comic and just plain odd, which makes it memorable.

Unique fusion of horror and comedy · Notable practical effects for the era · Themes of life, death, and possession