The Phantom Killer (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1981, The Phantom Killer is an action, drama, crime and horror film directed by Stanley Fung, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Talented, young and handsome, Siu is a hero to the town folks and idol of the girls. Still, he has an avowed enemy, bad man Kam. Lately, several girls are murdered immediately after they met Siu. Sheriff Chiu is unable to find a lead but decides to trail Siu. Siu calls on his long time girlfriend Sien Sien but find her grieved by her sister's disappearance. Something untold does happen to Siu as he walks into an ambush set up by Kam. Chiu rushes to Siu's rescue and incidentally finds blood coming out from a porcelain statue. The statue turns out to be an enameled corpse...
Who’s in it. The Phantom Killer stars Wai Pak as Hsiao Fang, Lee Yuen-Wa as Tu Hsien Hsien, Nora Tsang Pui-Kei as Tung Chiu Yun and JoJo Chan Kei-Kei as Tu Fei Fei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Phantom Killer has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Phantom Killer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Phantom Killer 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 The Phantom Killer (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Phantom Killer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Phantom Killer worth watching?
- The Phantom Killer holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, crime and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Phantom Killer?
- The Phantom Killer stars Wai Pak, Lee Yuen-Wa, Nora Tsang Pui-Kei, JoJo Chan Kei-Kei and Paul Chung Fat.
- When was The Phantom Killer released?
- The Phantom Killer was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.