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Ghost and Painter
Artist Kyeong-pa is asked by the father of a dead girl to paint a portrait of the man's daughter to put her soul to rest. But whenever the artist tries to paint it, a different woman appears on the canvas. The image always takes the form of a woman whom he loved but has also passed away. The ghost of the man's daughter is not very happy that her painting has not been finished and makes her wrath known.
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Plot Summary
A young scholar named Lien Chu is haunted by the spirit of a beautiful lady who was murdered by her jealous husband. The ghost seeks Lien Chu's help to avenge her death and bring her killer to justice. As they work together, Lien Chu finds himself falling for the spectral woman, leading to a complicated and dangerous situation.
Critical Reception
Ghost and Painter is a lesser-known Shaw Brothers horror-comedy that blends supernatural elements with comedic antics. While not a critical darling, it was appreciated by audiences for its unique premise and entertaining supernatural themes, offering a lighter take on ghost stories popular in Hong Kong cinema at the time.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its blend of horror and comedy.
Offers a unique supernatural premise with entertaining ghost elements.
A charming, albeit dated, entry in the Hong Kong ghost film genre.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented on Google. However, its genre and era suggest it appealed to fans of classic Hong Kong supernatural comedies seeking lighthearted scares and romance.
Fun Fact
The film is notable for its early use of comedic ghost interactions in Hong Kong cinema, predating many similar popular tropes.
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