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The Living Corpse (1958)

Original title: 屍變

1958-08-01 · 1h 20m · ZH
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Famed director Zhu Shilin tries his hand at a horror film! The beginning of The Living Corpse immediately sets the tone with a folk duet clearly inspired by the popular 1956 musical Songs of the Peach Blossom River. The duet, in addition to Zhu's frequent use of long, empty shots and crisp editing, gives this horror film a traditional poetic charm and a strong folk flavor. Mise-en-scene and sound effects create a terrifying atmosphere, and successfully communicate the ghostliness of a world without ghosts.

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Zhu ShilinDirectorHung YinDirector, Writer

Top billed cast

Full cast & crew →
Chen Juan-JuanChen Juan-JuanKao YuenKao YuenChuan-Chuan ChenChuan-Chuan ChenKong WaKong WaPing FanPing FanShen YuenShen YuenWong LingWong LingJiang MingJiang MingCheung HoCheung HoChu Shao-ChuenChu Shao-ChuenChiu Kwok-ChiChiu Kwok-ChiWen Yi-MinWen Yi-Min

Keywords

VampirePriestUndeadJiangshiChinese vampireKeung siTaoist priestTaoist vampire

Movie DNA

Genre affinityHorror · MysteryTheme affinityVampire · Priest · UndeadNarrative complexityMysteryPacingShortDirector preference540894 · 1470737Actor preference1470736 · 568569 · 360539

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Frequently asked questions about The Living Corpse

What is The Living Corpse about?

Famed director Zhu Shilin tries his hand at a horror film! The beginning of The Living Corpse immediately sets the tone with a folk duet clearly inspired by the popular 1956 musical Songs of the Peach Blossom River. The duet, in addition to Zhu's frequent use of long, empty shots and crisp editing, gives this horror film a traditional poetic charm and a strong folk flavor. Mise-en-scene and sound effects create a terrifying atmosphere, and successfully communicate the ghostliness of a world without ghosts.

How long is The Living Corpse?

The Living Corpse has a runtime of 80 minutes.