Mr Vampire (1985)
Nov 12, 2002Hong Kong Supernatural Comedy
Hong Kong hopping vampire film that produced a string of sequels. The original is the best, a clever, fast-paced blend of comedy, supernatural and traditional Eastern beliefs
Billy Lau
Mr Vampire II (1986)
Mar 18, 2005Hong Kong Hopping Vampire Comedy
The first of several sequels to the hopping vampire hit. While the original was an adept and clever blend of fantasy and comedy, this promptly heads for loud and noisy slapstick
Mr Vampire III (1987)
Jan 19, 2008Hong Kong Ghost Comedy
Third in the popular series of Hong Kong hopping vampire films. As in the previous entry, a frenetic slapstick element dominates
The Haunted Cop Shop (1987)
Apr 29, 2021Cops vs Vampires/Hong Kong Comedy
A madcap Hong Kong comedy that takes more than a few leaves from the Mr Vampire films with cops fighting off vampires in a haunted police station. A popular hit.
A Tale from the East (1990)
Sep 15, 2016Hong Kong Supernatural Comedy
A wannabe entry aboard the HK supernatural fantasy fad of the late 80s/early 90s sparked by the likes of the Mr Vampire and A Chinese Ghost Story films … This, which involves a time travel plot, is crippled by a pandering to a slapstick inanity that makes it a painful watching experience
Mr Vampire 1992 (1992)
Jul 17, 2024Hong Kong Hopping Vampire Comedy
The last of the popular Hong Kong comedy series about hopping vampires. While the other sequels became very silly, this goes out on an inspired final note