The Imp (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1981, The Imp is a horror film directed by Dennis Yu, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Keung has a pregnant wife but he has been unemployed for a long period. One day he gets a new job as a security guard in a commercial building. But strange incidents start happening and his colleagues die in horrible ways one by one. A geomancer tells Keung that he will be the next victim and teaches him how to avoid his fate. But Keung begins to notice his wife's strange behaviour...
Who’s in it. The Imp stars Charlie Chin Chiang-Lin as Cheung Ging-Keung, Kent Cheng Jak-Si as Fatty, Dorothy Yu Yee-Ha as Lan and Elliot Ngok as Geomancer Chiu Dan-Yeung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Imp 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 The Imp page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Imp tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Imp (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Imp change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Imp worth watching?
- The Imp holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Imp?
- The Imp stars Charlie Chin Chiang-Lin, Kent Cheng Jak-Si, Dorothy Yu Yee-Ha, Elliot Ngok and Hui Bing-Sam.
- When was The Imp released?
- The Imp was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.