Umbra (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2023, Umbra is a horror film directed by Enzo Hui, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. An umbrella standing alone in the rain by the road. Is it a magical umbrella that protects its owner, or a curse? Sum-yu, a reserved young woman, suffers daily sexual harassment in the office by her male colleagues and superior. All this changes when she comes across a blood-red umbrella on a rainy night, unleashing a malevolent spirit and transforming her into a merciless avenger against the men who have wronged her. Can wrongs of the past life be righted in the current one? A modern ghost story incorporating body horror motifs, the short relates a bloody and thrilling tale of contemporary gender relations.
Who’s in it. Umbra stars Elizabeth Tang as Sum Yu, Winnie Chan as Woman in red, Himmy Wong as Tze Bun and Deon Cheung Chung-Chi as Mr Chow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Umbra sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Umbra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Umbra tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Umbra (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Umbra change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Umbra worth watching?
- Umbra holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Umbra?
- Umbra stars Elizabeth Tang, Winnie Chan, Himmy Wong, Deon Cheung Chung-Chi and Mok Jan-Tung.
- When was Umbra released?
- Umbra was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.