The Enchanting Phantom

2020·Movie
1h 36min
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance8
  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Fantasy, history, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

A timeless love story of a scholar who falls in love with a female ghost and tries to free her from eternal servitude to a demon. Scholar Ning Cai Chen heads to the capital to take the state examinations. Along the way, he spends the night at Lan Ruo temple where he meets and falls in love with Nie Xiao Qian a ghost who seduces men to absorb their life essence as offering to Lao Lao. After much struggle, Ning Cai Chen and Nie Xiao Qian become a couple, however, Lao Lao plans to marry Nie Xiao Qian off to the Heishan Demon. In his desperation, Ning Cai Chen commissions the help of demon hunter Yan Chi Xia.
Chinese FolkloreGhost RomanceAction FantasySupernaturalTragic LoveMartial ArtsDemons and SpiritsSpectacular VisualsEmotional Storytelling

Crew

Directed by:
Lin Zhenzhao
Written by:
Zhang Shengfan, Yuen Kai-Chi, Yekun Liu

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream The Enchanting Phantom legally?

Rakuten VikiPlex

The Enchanting Phantom is included with a subscription to Rakuten Viki in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Rakuten Viki. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Enchanting Phantom worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Enchanting Phantom rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Enchanting Phantom?

1 h 36 min

The Enchanting Phantom runs 1 h 36 min.

What language is The Enchanting Phantom in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China.

In how many countries can I watch The Enchanting Phantom?

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