Dr. Lamb
An abnormal taxi driver lusts for blood every rainy night, and several young women are killed as a result. The muderer, Laiu, likes to take photos of the victims dismembered bodies as momentos. Inspector Lee is called onto the case in this bizarre thriller.
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Plot Summary
A seemingly ordinary taxi driver, Lin, harbors a dark secret: he is a serial killer who targets women. He meticulously plans his attacks, often luring his victims with a false sense of security. The police are baffled by the increasing number of unsolved murders, and as Lin continues his gruesome spree, the city lives in fear.
Critical Reception
Dr. Lamb is a notorious Hong Kong Category III film known for its graphic violence and disturbing subject matter. While it gained a cult following for its unflinching portrayal of a serial killer and a raw, gritty aesthetic, it was also heavily criticized for its extreme content and exploitation elements.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its brutal realism and unsettling atmosphere.
- Criticized for its excessive gore and exploitative nature.
- Simon Yam's chilling performance as the titular killer is often highlighted.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on the real-life case of taxi driver Lam Kor-wan, who confessed to murdering 11 women in Hong Kong in the late 1980s.
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