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The Untold Story

1993Movie1 h 35 minR

68
GoodGoodWatch score
68
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Macau cops begin to suspect a man running a pork buns restaurant of murder, after tracing the origin of a case full of chopped up human remains that washed ashore, which leads them to him.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Cast

Crew

Directed by
Herman Yau
Written by
Law Kam-Fai

Everyone

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Facts

May 13, 1993 · 1 h 35 min · R

Released
May 13, 1993
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Horror
Original language
cn
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Nominal Hero, Driven to Suicide, Mood Whiplash +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Untold Story?"

Questions about The Untold Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Untold Story?

In the United States, The Untold Story streams on Philo, Fandor, Screambox, and Midnight Pulp, and it is free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Untold Story worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.8 and Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5).

Will The Untold Story scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 9 of 10).

Will The Untold Story make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Is The Untold Story in English?

cn

No, it was made in cn.

What tropes does The Untold Story use?

Nominal HeroDriven to SuicideMood WhiplashBrutal ButcherBerserk ButtonHero AntagonistThe SociopathDismembering the BodyBig BadAn Arm and a LegBlack-and-Grey MoralityFour Eyes, Zero Souland 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including Nominal Hero, Driven to Suicide, and Mood Whiplash.