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The Chinese Ghostbuster
Wu Ma stars as a ghost who's searching for the perfect husband for his daughter. In order to get her married, the two decide to leave the spirit plain and head for the land of the living. To their surprise the world had drastically changed since they've last visited. The duo finds a likely candidate in a street hustler. The ghostly pair chase the poor guy until he seeks the help of a tao priest. Will the Tao priest send these wandering spirits back to hell or will the hustler join is ghostly bride forever?
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Plot Summary
In a humorous blend of supernatural comedy and horror, 'The Chinese Ghostbuster' follows a group of bumbling individuals who attempt to deal with an array of mischievous ghosts and spirits. As they stumble through their unconventional methods, they encounter various spectral beings, leading to a series of chaotic and often comical situations. The film offers a lighthearted take on ghost hunting, combining elements of folklore with slapstick humor.
Critical Reception
Information regarding the critical reception and audience scores for 'The Chinese Ghostbuster' is extremely limited, suggesting it was not widely released or critically reviewed in major publications. It appears to be a niche film with minimal accessible data.
What Reviewers Say
Appears to be a low-budget production with limited critical attention.
Likely appeals to a very specific audience familiar with Hong Kong genre films of the era.
Information is scarce, making a definitive consensus impossible to establish.
Google audience: Due to the scarcity of information and reviews, there is no discernible summary of what Google users liked or disliked about this film.
Fun Fact
This film is often mistakenly referred to as 'The Chinese Ghostbuster' but is actually titled 'Ghostbusters' (1994) in Hong Kong, and it is not related to the American 'Ghostbusters' franchise.
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