The Haunted Cop Shop (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1987, The Haunted Cop Shop is a comedy and horror film directed by Jeffrey Lau, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. The police station used to be the army club during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong. Many Japanese officers committed hara kiri there on V-J Day. The old building thus became a ghost house. Petty thief Ming is detained in the basement. It is the Ghost Festival when ghosts are allowed one night's leave. The Colonel shows up and bites Ming, who becomes a vampire.
Who’s in it. The Haunted Cop Shop stars Jacky Cheung as Macky Kim, Ricky Hui as Man Chiu, Billy Lau as Sneaky Ming and Kitty Chan as Chief Superintendent Fanny Ho, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Haunted Cop Shop has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Haunted Cop Shop page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Haunted Cop Shop tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Haunted Cop Shop (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Haunted Cop Shop change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Haunted Cop Shop worth watching?
- The Haunted Cop Shop holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Haunted Cop Shop?
- The Haunted Cop Shop stars Jacky Cheung, Ricky Hui, Billy Lau, Kitty Chan and Wu Fung.
- When was The Haunted Cop Shop released?
- The Haunted Cop Shop was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.