Mr. Vampire IV
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Mr. Vampire IV, also known as Mr. Vampire Saga Four, is a 1988 Hong Kong comedy horror film directed by Ricky Lau and produced by Sammo Hung
and Jessica Chan. The film is the fourth of a series of five films directed by Ricky Lau in the Mr. Vampire
franchise. The Chinese title of the film literally translates to Uncle Vampire.
One day, a convoy of soldiers escorting a coffin passes by their houses. Inside the convoy is Four-eyed's junior, Taoist Crane, and Crane's four disciples, as well as a young prince and his bodyguards. Four-eyed and Yat-yau learn from Crane that there is a vampire in the coffin, and the convoy is on its way to the capital to let the emperor inspect the corpse.
During a thunderstorm that night, rainwater washes away the magical charms on the coffin and the vampire breaks out, becoming more powerful after being struck by a bolt of lightning. The vampire starts attacking everyone in the convoy and infecting them with the "vampire virus", causing them to transform into vampires as well after a short time. Taoist Crane remains behind to hold off the vampire while the prince and his attendant flee towards the houses.
At this critical moment, Four-eyed and Yat-yau both decide to put aside their differences and focus on destroying the vampires.
Sammo Hung
Sammo Hung is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, film producer and director, known for his work in many martial arts films and Hong Kong action cinema...
and Jessica Chan. The film is the fourth of a series of five films directed by Ricky Lau in the Mr. Vampire
Mr. Vampire
Mr. Vampire, also known as Geung-si Sin-sang, is a 1985 Hong Kong comedy horror film directed by Ricky Lau and produced by Sammo Hung. The film's box office success led to the creation of a Mr...
franchise. The Chinese title of the film literally translates to Uncle Vampire.
Plot
In the rural countryside, a bespectacled Taoist priest called Four-eyed Taoist is always at odds with his neighbour, a Buddhist monk called Master Yat-yau. Their respective students, Kar-lok and Ching-ching, are friendly towards each other. The Taoist and Buddhist play pranks on each other.One day, a convoy of soldiers escorting a coffin passes by their houses. Inside the convoy is Four-eyed's junior, Taoist Crane, and Crane's four disciples, as well as a young prince and his bodyguards. Four-eyed and Yat-yau learn from Crane that there is a vampire in the coffin, and the convoy is on its way to the capital to let the emperor inspect the corpse.
During a thunderstorm that night, rainwater washes away the magical charms on the coffin and the vampire breaks out, becoming more powerful after being struck by a bolt of lightning. The vampire starts attacking everyone in the convoy and infecting them with the "vampire virus", causing them to transform into vampires as well after a short time. Taoist Crane remains behind to hold off the vampire while the prince and his attendant flee towards the houses.
At this critical moment, Four-eyed and Yat-yau both decide to put aside their differences and focus on destroying the vampires.
Cast
- Anthony Chan as Four-eyed Taoist (四目道長), a Taoist priest
- Wu MaWu MaWu Ma is a Chinese actor, director, producer and writer. Wu Ma made his screen debut in 1963, and with over 180 appearances to his name , Wu Ma is one of the most familiar faces in the history of Hong Kong Cinema...
as Master Yat-yau (一休大師), a Buddhist monk - Chin Kar-lok as Kar-lok (家樂), Four-eyed's student
- Loletta LeeLoletta LeeLoletta Lee is a Hong Kong actress born on 8 January 1966 in Hong Kong. She later changed her name to Rachel Lee in 2000.She started playing small roles in Hong Kong movies in the 1980s. Her first role as main actress is in Devoted to You...
as Ching-ching (菁菁), Yat-yau's student - Yuen WahYuen WahYuen Wah is a Hong Kong based Chinese action film actor, action choreographer, stuntman and martial artist who has appeared in over 160 films and over 20 television series.-Early life:...
as Attendant Wu (烏侍長), the prince's feminine personal attendant - Pauline Wong as the Vixen Spirit, a demoness who tries to seduce Four-eyed
- Chung Fat as Taoist Crane (千鶴道長), Four-eyed's junior
- Hoh Kin-wai as the 71st Prince
- Cheung Wing-cheung as the Vampire
- Chun Kwai-bo as one of the prince's guards
- Chu Tau as one of the prince's guards
- Pang Yun-cheung as one of the prince's guards
- Ka Lee as one of Taoist Crane's students
- Chow Gam-kong as one of Taoist Crane's students
- Kwan Yung as one of Taoist Crane's students
- Lung Ying as a soldier
VHS
| Release date |
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| Unknown | United States | Unknown | Rainbow Audio and Video Incorporation | NTSC | Cantonese | English |
Laserdisc
| Release date |
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Language | Subtitles | Notes |
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| 1989 | Hong Kong | N/A | Unknown | SEL0133H89 | CLV / NTSC | Cantonese | None | Audio: Stereo, 2 Sides |
VCD
| Release date |
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| Unknown | Hong Kong | N/A | Deltamac (HK) | NTSC | Cantonese, Mandarin | English, Chinese | 2VCDs | |
| 1 April 2000 | Hong Kong | N/A | Joy Sales (HK) | NTSC | Cantonese, Mandarin | English, Traditional Chinese | 2VCDs |
DVD
| Release date |
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Subtitles |
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| Unknown | Japan | N/A | Universal Pictures Japan | NTSC | 2 | Cantonese, Japanese | Dolby Digital Mono | Japanese | Digitally Re-mastered Box-set | |
| 19 December 2002 | Hong Kong | N/A | Deltamac (HK) | NTSC | ALL | Cantonese, Mandarin | Dolby Digital | English, Chinese | ||
| 19 February 2004 | France | N/A | HK Video | PAL | 2 | Cantonese | Dolby Digital | French | Box-set | |
| 15 March 2008 | Hong Kong | N/A | Joy Sales (HK) | NTSC | ALL | Cantonese, Mandarin | Dolby Digital 2.0 | English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese |
External links
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