Hex (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1980, Hex is an action and horror film directed by Kuei Chih-Hung, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Constantly mistreated by her cruel husband, the frail Chan Sau-ying awaits certain death from tuberculosis. The new servant girl, Yi-wah takes pity on her mistress' plight and the pair proceed to drown him one evening. They dump his body in a near-by pond but Sau-ying believes that the man's bloated corpse has risen from the bog to seek vengeance.
Who’s in it. Hex stars Tanny Tien-Ni as Chan Sau Ying / Chan Sau Fong, Wang Yong as Yeung Chun Yu, Chan Sze-Kai as Leung Kei Wah and Hon Kwok-Choi as Ah Choi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Hex has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Shudder and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hex page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hex 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 Hex (1980)?
- In US, Hex is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hex worth watching?
- Hex holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hex?
- Hex stars Tanny Tien-Ni, Wang Yong, Chan Sze-Kai, Hon Kwok-Choi and Lau Yat-Fan.
- When was Hex released?
- Hex was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.