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Ghost Lantern

1993Movie1 h 32 min

Comedy
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0

Summary

A down-on-his-luck street hustler is cursed with eternal misfortune by a ruthless crime boss who murdered him and his lover in a past life. The hustler reunites with his ghostly lover, trapped in a human-skin lantern by the same man. Together, they must confront the crime boss, break the curse, and free her soul so she can finally pass to the afterlife.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Pure escapism
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You scare easily

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Andrew Lau Wai-keung
Written by
Wong Jing
Produced by
Wong Jing

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Facts

November 27, 1993 · 1 h 32 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
November 27, 1993
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, Horror
Original language
cn
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Ghost Lantern worth watching?"

Questions about Ghost Lantern

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Ghost Lantern worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6).

Will Ghost Lantern scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Will Ghost Lantern make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Ghost Lantern in English?

cn

No, it was made in cn.