Spooky, Spooky
Years ago, a village head in the Hong Kong countryside executed a man for committing adultery by drowning him in the ocean. His mistress, in attempts to flee the village, dies when she plummets into a pool of quicksand. Years later, people swimming in the ocean mysteriously vanishes, and their bodies wash ashore days later. A local policeman named Lu Hsien who practices Taoist magic believes a water ghost (presumably the ghost of the adulterer) is responsible for their deaths. Therefore, he joins forces with his colleague, Wang Hsiao-Ming, to rid the countryside of this demon before he can strike again. However, Hsiao-Ming is unaware that the ghost of the mistress, having risen out of her muddy grave, fell in love with him and will see to it that no other person falls for him.
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Plot Summary
A group of young adults gets into trouble when they decide to break into a supposedly haunted mansion for a thrill. They soon discover that the house is indeed filled with supernatural entities and a deranged killer. The group must fight for their lives as they try to escape the mansion and its horrors.
Critical Reception
Spooky, Spooky is a low-budget, independent horror-comedy that garnered a cult following primarily for its over-the-top gore and dark humor. While not critically acclaimed upon release, it is appreciated by fans of schlocky horror films for its B-movie charm and enthusiastic execution of horror tropes.
What Reviewers Say
- Appreciated for its campy humor and gore.
- A cult favorite among fans of low-budget horror.
- Enjoyed for its enthusiastic embrace of B-movie horror elements.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to its niche status, but those who appreciate its particular brand of humor and gore tend to find it an entertaining watch.
Fun Fact
This film was one of Peter Jackson's earliest directorial efforts before he achieved global fame with 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy.
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