Mortuary Blues (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1990, Mortuary Blues is a comedy, fantasy and horror film directed by Jeffrey Lau, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. On a remote island off Hong Kong, its rich and happy inhabitants are celebrating an annual ritual by staging an operatic show. The island is not productive but its people are rich. No wonder police chief Yuan Kuei becomes suspicious. He thinks he is sitting on top of a narcotics ring. His two men are ordered to watch closely movement of the opera people. Little does the chief know that actually the islanders are living off the loot their ancestors made by raiding a government gold galleon some centuries ago. They buried much of the treasure and a dormant vampire under a pagoda......
Who’s in it. Mortuary Blues stars Corey Yuen as Sergeant Shih Chun, Sandra Ng Kwun-Yu as 9th Sister, Sheila Chan Suk-Lan as Chiu and Lowell Lo as Mr. Lin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Mortuary Blues has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mortuary Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mortuary Blues tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mortuary Blues (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mortuary Blues change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mortuary Blues worth watching?
- Mortuary Blues holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mortuary Blues?
- Mortuary Blues stars Corey Yuen, Sandra Ng Kwun-Yu, Sheila Chan Suk-Lan, Lowell Lo and Alex To Tak-Wai.