Dr. Li and the Mummy (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film
Released in 1940, Dr. Li and the Mummy is a horror and mystery film directed by Xiaoqiu Zhen.
What it’s about. While outside in a hotel garden at night, Miss Tang runs into a vampire. Mr. Li tries to find out if it's real or not. It may have something to do with the hotel grounds being a former gold mine. After its theatrical release, this has yet to be released again in any format anywhere. It's believed to be the first film ever to contain the jiangshi, or hopping vampire.
Who’s in it. Dr. Li and the Mummy stars Chou Man-Hua, Manhua Zhou, Huang Feng and Na Meng, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dr. Li and the Mummy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dr. Li and the Mummy tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dr. Li and the Mummy (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dr. Li and the Mummy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Dr. Li and the Mummy?
- Dr. Li and the Mummy stars Chou Man-Hua, Manhua Zhou, Huang Feng, Na Meng and Guangzhao You.
- When was Dr. Li and the Mummy released?
- Dr. Li and the Mummy was released in 1940.