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X Imp (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 4.4

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Released in 1999, X Imp is a horror film directed by Kenneth Lau Hau-Wai, running about 84 minutes.

What it’s about. At a Hong Kong dormitory, the cook's little granddaughter is brutally murdered. The next day, a mysterious new student, Connie, moves into the dorm. As it is summer vacation, only four students are still living there. Mysterious, disastrous things seem to accompany the new girl everywhere she goes, and this school is no exception.

Who’s in it. X Imp stars Sze Wing Chan as Connie, Michael Wong as Police Inspector Wong / Inspector Ho, Lee Siu-Kay as Father Lai and Pinky Cheung Man-Chi as Miss Cheng, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, X Imp has proved divisive with audiences.

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

If you liked it. Fans of X Imp tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch X Imp (1999)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for X Imp change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is X Imp worth watching?
X Imp holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in X Imp?
X Imp stars Sze Wing Chan, Michael Wong, Lee Siu-Kay, Pinky Cheung Man-Chi and Celia Sze Lim-Tse.
When was X Imp released?
X Imp was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.