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Human Lanterns

1982Movie1 h 39 min

Horror
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

Summary

A psychotic craftsman pits two rival Kung-Fu masters against each other while designing special lanterns from a disturbing source.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Pure escapism

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Cast

24 of 49

Crew

Directed by
Sun Chung
Written by
Ni Kuang, Sun Chung
Produced by
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Music by
So Jan-Hau, Stephen Shing Gam-Wing

Everyone

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Facts

July 14, 1982 · 1 h 39 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
July 14, 1982
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Action
Original language
Chinese
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
41 countries

Tropes

Self-Immolation, In a Single Bound, High-Pressure Blood +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Human Lanterns?"

Questions about Human Lanterns

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Human Lanterns?

Eternal FamilyFilm Movement+

In the United States, Human Lanterns streams on Eternal Family and Film Movement+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Human Lanterns worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.6).

Will Human Lanterns scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Human Lanterns?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Human Lanterns in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.

What tropes does Human Lanterns use?

Self-ImmolationIn a Single BoundHigh-Pressure BloodThrowing Your Sword Always WorksRed ShirtFan DisserviceHe Knows Too MuchCombat Hand FanWuxiaSword FightFallen HeroSkeletons in the Coat Closetand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Self-Immolation, In a Single Bound, and High-Pressure Blood.