Suo long hu
Suo long hu

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Suo long hu

1976
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Mandarin

Chaining Dragon Lake

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Meng Hua HoGenres: Horror, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A professor's search for ancient secrets leads him to unleash a monstrous, oil-covered creature. This supernatural entity, the Oily Maniac, is bound to the professor and can be summoned to enact revenge on his enemies. However, controlling such a powerful and destructive force proves to be a dangerous and ultimately tragic endeavor.

Critical Reception

The Oily Maniac is a cult classic of the Shaw Brothers horror genre, appreciated for its unique premise and creature effects, despite some dated elements. It's often remembered for its distinctive monster design and gruesome violence, appealing to fans of 1970s Hong Kong horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive creature concept and visceral horror elements.

  • Noted for its unique visual style and often gruesome practical effects.

  • Considered a standout in the Shaw Brothers' horror output for its originality.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's bizarre and memorable monster, with many appreciating its over-the-top violence and unique Hong Kong horror atmosphere, though some find the plot less compelling than the creature itself.

Fun Fact

The distinctive 'oily' appearance of the creature was achieved using a mixture of substances, giving it a unique and unsettling visual texture that contributed to its notoriety.

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