The Accident (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1983, The Accident is a horror film directed by Lu Pao Lun, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. In anger, a toy factory owner throws a sub-standard toy car out the window of his sweatshop. The toy nearly hits schoolgirl Siu Ching, but she is saved by the fast response of Fatty Cheng. Siu Ching's eighth birthday soon arrives, but her ill and overworked mother has a sudden attack, and Siu Ching must go out in the rain to buy more medicine. By coincidence, the managers of the same toy factory are in the car who knock her over on the road and then run away, without reporting the accident. The little girl is killed, and her mother dies in grief. Fatty Cheng accuses the factory people, who are his bosses. Then, one by one, Siu Ching's ghost wreaks horrible revenge on them.
Who’s in it. The Accident stars Eddie Chen as Chow Man Tik, Kent Cheng Jak-Si as Fatty Cheng, Bonnie Ngai as Chow Ying and Bo-ming Ma as Siu Ching.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Accident has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Accident page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Accident tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Accident (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Accident change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Accident worth watching?
- The Accident holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Accident?
- The Accident stars Eddie Chen, Kent Cheng Jak-Si, Bonnie Ngai and Bo-ming Ma.
- When was The Accident released?
- The Accident was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.