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The Untold Story 3
Inspector Lee and his team look into the mysterious disappearance of a seedy loan shark but find no real leads. Amazingly, the culprits fall into their laps. Four young men, led by Wong Wing-Man, confess to the killing. They were deep in debt and found the murder of their friend to be the only way out. There is one problem, though: no physical evidence.
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Plot Summary
A serial killer known as the 'Big Rice Ball Killer' targets women and dismembers them, disposing of their remains in dumplings sold at his restaurant. A detective investigates the gruesome murders, uncovering the killer's disturbing past and motivations.
Critical Reception
The Untold Story 3 is a notorious entry in the Hong Kong true crime genre, known for its graphic violence and disturbing subject matter. While critically divisive, it gained a cult following for its unflinching portrayal of a real-life serial killer and its gritty atmosphere.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense atmosphere and shocking true-crime narrative.
Criticized for its extreme gore and disturbing content.
Simon Yam's performance as the killer is often highlighted as a disturbing standout.
Google audience: Audience reception is highly polarized due to the film's graphic nature and the true-crime subject matter. Many find it deeply disturbing, while others appreciate its raw and shocking portrayal of criminal events.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the real-life case of Lam Kor-wan, the 'Big Rice Ball Killer', who murdered and dismembered at least one woman and sold her remains in dumplings.
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