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She'd Hate Rather Love

Name: She'd Hate Rather Love
Released: 1971-01-01
Duration: 92 min

1971

Movie

92 min

Mandarin

Set in Sung Dynasty at a tumultuous time when China is invaded by the northern Jin Empire, the story revolves around swordsman Ge (David Tong Wai), who is wronged for murdering the son of the Prime Minister. Luckily, his superb kung fu helps him escape. But when the Sung General Chang is killed by the Jin Admiral Wanyan, and Chang's beautiful daughter Chu (Han Hsiang Chin) is seeking a patriotic hero to avenge his father's death, Ge pledges to assassinate Wanyan within ten days and marry Chu. But he has to first deal with the four kung fu masters serving under the Jin Admiral.

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IMDb5.4/10

Director: Bob Kelljan•Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of individuals finds themselves targeted by a mysterious killer after they inherit a secluded mansion. As the body count rises, the survivors must uncover the dark secrets of the house and the identity of their tormentor before they all succumb to the deadly game.

Critical Reception

She'd Hate Rather Love is a lesser-known entry in the early 1970s horror landscape. It garnered a cult following over time for its gritty atmosphere and suspenseful, albeit low-budget, execution. While not a critical darling upon release, it has been appreciated by fans of exploitation and giallo-inspired horror for its attempts at psychological tension and a somewhat intricate mystery.

What Reviewers Say

Praised for its atmospheric tension and suspenseful build-up.
Appreciated for its giallo-esque mystery and gritty, low-budget charm.
Some found the plot convoluted and the acting inconsistent.

Google audience: Audience reception for "She'd Hate Rather Love" is not widely documented through aggregated Google user reviews. However, fans who have seen the film often point to its effectiveness as an atmospheric thriller despite its limited budget, with some appreciating the unfolding mystery.