Hex
邪
Constantly mistreated by her cruel husband, the frail Chan Sau-ying awaits certain death from tuberculosis. The new servant girl, Yi-wah takes pity on her mistress' plight and the pair proceed to drown him one evening. They dump his body in a near-by pond but Sau-ying believes that the man's bloated corpse has risen from the bog to seek vengeance.
Why it matters
A moody, atmospheric folk horror tale from Hong Kong that blends supernatural dread with simmering domestic cruelty.
- A rare example of East Asian folk horror from the early 80s, steeped in rural superstitions and slow-burn tension.
- The film’s oppressive mood and mist-shrouded landscapes echo classic British folk tales, but through a uniquely Cantonese lens.
- Practical effects on the vengeful corpse lean into unsettling body horror rather than gore, creating lingering unease.
- Not a polished masterpiece — pacing drags and narrative clarity suffers — but perfect for fans of offbeat, regional genre curiosities and haunted-house atmospherics.
Director
5 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
0
Supernatural
40
Creature
18
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
0
Survival
0
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