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DecentGoodWatch scoreSummary
A serial rapist is loose in the Hong Kong suburb of Tuen Mun. Based on the true story of Lam Kwok-wai, who raped and murdered women in the early 90s.
Good for
- Thought-provoking
- Adults
- Solo watch
Skip it if
- You need an uplifting mood
- Graphic violence bothers you
- You scare easily
- You want something quiet and calm
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 53GoodWatch 58
IMDb5.3
Running time
1 h 27 min
Shorter than 9 in 10 crime movies, −19 min on the typical 106
typical 10687Half of all crime movies run 95–120 min.
Released
1994
December 30, 1994
32 years ago
Genres
CrimeHorrorLanguage
cn
Original language
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceIntense
- Gore, disturbing imagesModerate
- Frightening scenesIntense
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesIntense
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsSolo WatchThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
and 3 moreDirecting · 2
- Cha Chuen-Yee Director
- William Leung Chi-ming Assistant Director
Writing · 1
- Jason Lam Kee-to Writer
Editing · 1
- Angie Lam On-Yee Editor
Other crew · 1
- Kang Song Cinematography
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