Chinese Ghost Story

A young scholar on his way to take an imperial examination gets lost and ends up at an abandoned temple. He soon discovers that the temple is haunted by a beautiful ghost and her cruel sister. He falls in love with the ghost, but their romance is threatened by her evil master and a formidable swordswoman.

While the original 'A Chinese Ghost Story' is highly acclaimed, this 1997 sequel, 'A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation', received a more mixed to negative reception compared to its predecessors. It is often criticized for its departure from the beloved live-action films and its animation style, though some appreciated the attempt to adapt the classic story into a new medium.

• The animation style is considered dated and unappealing by many.

• The story deviates significantly from the spirit of the original live-action films.

• Some viewers found the plot confusing and the character development lacking.

Google audience: Audience reception for the animated version is scarce, but general sentiment online suggests disappointment among fans of the original trilogy, who found the animation lacking and the adaptation uninspired.

This animated film is often confused with the live-action 'A Chinese Ghost Story' films, and its reception is significantly different.