Painted Skin
畫皮之陰陽法王
CINEMA1993-09-18
RegionCN / HK
Runtime93 MIN
Media TypeMovie
Nexus Editorial Perspective Nexus Original
“A Hong Kong fantasy horror interpretation of the classic Chinese supernatural tale.”
“A Hong Kong fantasy horror interpretation of the classic Chinese supernatural tale.”
Storyline
A roving ghost spirit controlled by Ying Yang the Evil paints her face in the guise of a concubine. Her spirit can only be released by a ghostbusting monk who comes to her rescue.
DIRECTOR / Director
胡金铨
KEYWORDS
supernaturaldemonghost hunterghostdemon hunterdemonic spirit
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