Mr. Vampire
After the planned reburial of a village elder goes awry and the corpse resurrects into a hopping vampire, a Taoist priest and his two disciples attempt to stop him.
Where to watch Mr. Vampire in United States
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Where is Mr. Vampire streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | TVING | Google Play Movies |
About Mr. Vampire
Mr. Vampire is a 1985 cn-language action, comedy and horror film directed by Ricky Lau. The cast is led by Lam Ching-Ying, Ricky Hui Koon-Ying, Chin Siu-Ho. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Mr. Vampire was produced by TOHO-TOWA, Bo Ho Films, and Orange Sky Golden Harvest and made in Hong Kong. It was released on November 7, 1985.
- Director
- Ricky Lau
- Writers
- Barry Wong Ping-Yiu, Wong Ying, Ricky Lau
- Release date
- November 7, 1985
- Original language
- cn
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Production
- TOHO-TOWA, Bo Ho Films, Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Mr. Vampire cast & crew
Mr. Vampire was directed by Ricky Lau and written by Barry Wong Ping-Yiu, Wong Ying, and Ricky Lau.
The cast features Lam Ching-Ying as Master Gau, Ricky Hui Koon-Ying as Man Choi, Chin Siu-Ho as Chou, Moon Lee as Ting-Ting, Huang Ha as Mr. Yam, and Yuen Wah as The Vampire.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Anders Nelsson, cinematography is by Peter Ngor Chi-Kwan, and it was produced by Mun-kai Ko and Sammo Hung Kam-Bo.
Is Mr. Vampire worth watching?
Mr. Vampire holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 134 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, comedy, and horror, Mr. Vampire is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Mr. Vampire
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Cast of Mr. Vampire
Lam Ching-Ying
Master Gau
Ricky Hui Koon-Ying
Man Choi
Chin Siu-Ho
Chou
Moon Lee
Ting-Ting
Huang Ha
Mr. Yam
Yuen Wah
The Vampire
Pauline Wong
Jade
Billy Lau Nam-Kwong
Wai
Anthony Chan Yau
Taoist Priest
Ka Lee
Timekeeper
Wu Ma
Rice Seller
Wong Wan-Sze
Wife of Rice Shop Owner
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Mr. Vampire — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Mr. Vampire in United States?
Mr. Vampire is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Mr. Vampire on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Mr. Vampire is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Mr. Vampire in?
Mr. Vampire is originally in cn. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Mr. Vampire?
Mr. Vampire runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Mr. Vampire rated?
It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 134 ratings.
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