Evil Fade (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 2000, Evil Fade is a thriller and crime film directed by Steve Cheng, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Cheung Lok-ming, voted the Most Handsome King of Tutors, has many admirers among his female high school students while his wife waits patiently for a marriage proposal. Two of his students invoke the Saucer Spirit to predict the questions in their Chinese History exam. After being two-timed by her boyfriend Ted, Joyce tricks Mr Cheung back to her apartment where Saucer Spirit bewitches him into killing her and her friend mid-seduction. After dumping the bodies into the sea, he finds himself being investigated by failed cop and toilet connosseur Ma Tung who can't even keep track of his own police badge. But Cheung has other secrets buried 20 years in his past.

Who’s in it. Evil Fade stars Anthony Wong as Ma Tung, Simon Lui Yu-Yeung, Woody Chan as Cheung Lok-ming and Annie Man as Cheung's girlfriend, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Evil Fade has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Evil Fade page.

If you liked it. Fans of Evil Fade tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Evil Fade (2000)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Evil Fade change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Evil Fade worth watching?
Evil Fade holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Evil Fade?
Evil Fade stars Anthony Wong, Simon Lui Yu-Yeung, Woody Chan, Annie Man and Mary Hon.
When was Evil Fade released?
Evil Fade was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.