The Fake Ghost Catchers (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1982, The Fake Ghost Catchers is an action, comedy and horror film directed by Lau Kar-Wing, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. This delightful action comedy came out a full two years before Ghostbusters premiered. Coincidence? You be the judge. Whatever the inspiration, nothing can compare to this amazing showcase of wushu and wizardry as one of the best all-star fighting casts take on spectres, spirits, and phantoms as well as each other.
Who’s in it. The Fake Ghost Catchers stars Alexander Fu Sheng as Wu Shunchao, Hsiao Ho as Bao Tuo, Cheung Chin-Pang as Zhou Peng and Johnny Wang Lung-Wei as Zhuge Sen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Fake Ghost Catchers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fake Ghost Catchers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fake Ghost Catchers 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 Fake Ghost Catchers (1982)?
- In US, The Fake Ghost Catchers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fake Ghost Catchers worth watching?
- The Fake Ghost Catchers holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fake Ghost Catchers?
- The Fake Ghost Catchers stars Alexander Fu Sheng, Hsiao Ho, Cheung Chin-Pang, Johnny Wang Lung-Wei and Lily Li.
- When was The Fake Ghost Catchers released?
- The Fake Ghost Catchers was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.