From Shaw to Snakes: The Venom and Violence of Early Chinese Language Horror Cinema
Synopsis
A look back at the largely undocumented period of early Chinese-language horror cinema, beginning in Hong Kong and the Shaw Brothers and graduating to Taiwan and the production of Calamity of Snakes in 1983.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 11, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Naomi Holwill
- Screenplay & Story
- Naomi Holwill
- Original Title
- From Shaw to Snakes: The Venom and Violence of Early Chinese Language Horror Cinema
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Naomi Holwill
Naomi Holwill
Naomi Holwill
Calum Waddell
Department Leadership Roster
Calum Waddell
Producer
Naomi Holwill
Director
Naomi Holwill
Writer
Naomi Holwill
Editor
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What is From Shaw to Snakes: The Venom and Violence of Early Chinese Language Horror Cinema about?
A look back at the largely undocumented period of early Chinese-language horror cinema, beginning in Hong Kong and the Shaw Brothers and graduating to Taiwan and the production of Calamity of Snakes in 1983.
Who directed From Shaw to Snakes: The Venom and Violence of Early Chinese Language Horror Cinema?
From Shaw to Snakes: The Venom and Violence of Early Chinese Language Horror Cinema was directed by Naomi Holwill.
Who stars in From Shaw to Snakes: The Venom and Violence of Early Chinese Language Horror Cinema?
The principal cast of From Shaw to Snakes: The Venom and Violence of Early Chinese Language Horror Cinema includes Godfrey Ho, Hsiang Yun-Peng, Kam Kwok-Leung, James Mudge, Sean Tierney.
When was From Shaw to Snakes: The Venom and Violence of Early Chinese Language Horror Cinema released and how long is it?
From Shaw to Snakes: The Venom and Violence of Early Chinese Language Horror Cinema was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.