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The Oily Maniac

1976Movie1 h 24 min

Horror
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–29%

A thrilling, quirky horror movie about fantasy and crime.

Good for friends night · pure escapism · adults

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, romance or comfort.

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Story

In South East Asia, there's a legendary monster who supports the weak and upholds righteousness, he is called...

A cripple takes revenge on criminals by using a magic spell that transforms him into an oily monster/superhero.

Feels like

  • Revenge Thriller
  • Cult Horror
  • Supernatural Action
  • Monster Transformation
  • Vigilante Justice
  • Hong Kong Exploitation
  • Grotesque Visuals
  • Campy & Bizarre
  • Fantasy Violence

Cast

24 of 46

Crew

Directed by
Ho Meng-Hua
Written by
Chua Lam
Produced by
Run Run Shaw
Music by
Frankie Chan Fan-kei

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 18, 1976 · 1 h 24 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 18, 1976
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Fantasy
Original language
Chinese
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
40 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Oily Maniac?"

Questions about The Oily Maniac

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Oily Maniac?

PhiloAMC+ShudderARROW

In the United States, The Oily Maniac streams on Philo, AMC+, Shudder, and ARROW. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Oily Maniac worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.7).

Will The Oily Maniac scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for uncanny, but 5 for scares.

Is The Oily Maniac in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.