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Troublesome Night 17
Gay has been arrested for possessing drugs and is sent to prison. When Mrs. Lung visits him, she realizes that a demon is following him around, and sends Yan into the prison to help Gay. With the help of the warden, they discover the demon is a vengeful ghost of a woman whose husband was wrongfully imprisoned there, and committed suicide. All she wants to see is his grave, which should be behind the prison. But when they can't find his burial site, she unleashes her pure wrath, and no one is immune from her rage.
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Plot Summary
A group of police officers are sent to investigate a series of mysterious deaths linked to a haunted apartment building. As they delve deeper, they uncover a tragic past and an vengeful spirit that threatens to consume them all. The officers must confront their own fears and uncover the truth before they become the next victims.
Critical Reception
Troublesome Night 17 is a Hong Kong horror-comedy that follows the established formula of the series, blending jump scares with comedic relief. While not a critical darling, it generally satisfied fans of the franchise looking for a mix of frights and laughs. The film received a mixed reception, with some praising its entertainment value and others finding it formulaic.
What Reviewers Say
The film offers a decent blend of horror and comedy that appeals to fans of the series.
While some moments are genuinely scary, others rely heavily on comedic tropes.
The plot can be predictable, but the pacing keeps the audience engaged.
Google audience: Audience reception for Troublesome Night 17 is largely unavailable through public Google review aggregators. However, within fan communities, the film is often seen as a typical entry in the long-running 'Troublesome Night' series, providing expected supernatural scares and lighthearted comedic moments.
Fun Fact
Troublesome Night 17 is the 17th installment in the popular Hong Kong 'Troublesome Night' film series, which began in 1997 and became known for its prolific output, often releasing multiple films per year.
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