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Into the Night (1988): cast, story & where to watch

1988 · Film · ★ 1

Into the Night poster

Released in 1988, Into the Night is a notable film directed by Lo Kin.

What it’s about. The opening scene has two painters (Eric Tsang and Tai Bo) working on a large old house with tenants about to move in. Bo vanishes from the story, and Eric only comes back at the end. Then we cut to Wu Ma coming home with a wrapped gift for his wife, whom he catches in the act with her lover. The lover kills the husband, who becomes a ghost. Then a bunch of young women are working as bar hostesses, chatting to some guys. Then we see an escaping prisoner (Cheung Kwok Keung) taking refuge in the house.

Who’s in it. Into the Night stars Eric Tsang as Painter, Tai Bo as Painter, Wu Ma as Mr. Chan and Billy Lau as Burglar, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Into the Night has proved divisive with audiences.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Into the Night (1988)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Into the Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Into the Night worth watching?
Into the Night holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Into the Night?
Into the Night stars Eric Tsang, Tai Bo, Wu Ma, Billy Lau and Cheung Kwok-Keung.
When was Into the Night released?
Into the Night was released in 1988.