Mr. Vampire (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1985, Mr. Vampire is an action, comedy and horror film directed by Ricky Lau, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. The planned reburial of a village elder goes awry as the corpse resurrects into a hopping, bloodthirsty vampire, threatening mankind. Therefore, a Taoist Priest and his two disciples attempt to stop the terror.
Who’s in it. Mr. Vampire stars Lam Ching-Ying as Master Gau, Ricky Hui as Man Choi, Chin Siu-ho as Chou and Moon Lee as Ting-Ting, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Mr. Vampire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. Vampire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Vampire tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Vampire (1985)?
- In US, Mr. Vampire is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mr. Vampire worth watching?
- Mr. Vampire holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mr. Vampire?
- Mr. Vampire stars Lam Ching-Ying, Ricky Hui, Chin Siu-ho, Moon Lee and Huang Ha.
- When was Mr. Vampire released?
- Mr. Vampire was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.