Hex
邪
Synopsis
Constantly mistreated by her cruel husband, the frail Chan Sau-ying awaits certain death from tuberculosis. The new servant girl, Kei-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.
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Hex 邪 (1980) **Official Trailer** by Shaw BrothersOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-21
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Tanny Tien Ni
Chan Sau Ying / Chan Sau Fong
Wang Yong
Yeung Chun Yu
Chen Szu-Chia
Leung Kei Wah
Shum Lo
Old Man Fishing at Pond
Lee Sau-Kei
Doctor
Hon Kwok-Choi
Ah Choi
Yue Tau-Wan
Furniture Mover
Chan Lap-Ban
Medium
Lau Yat-Fan
Monk
Wong Ching-Ho
Taoist Priest
Yau Chui-Ling
Ah Chan
Lee Kim-Chung
Old Man's Grandson
Cheung Hei
Taoist Priest at Funeral
To Wing-Leung
Morgue Keeper
Mama Hung
Morgue Keeper's Wife
Man Man
Captain
Tony Lee Wan-Miu
Policeman
Chui Kin-Wa
Furniture Mover
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 8, 2016
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kuei Chih-Hung
- Screenplay & Story
- Tam Gam-Wa, Kuei Chih-Hung
- Original Score
- Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
- Original Title
- 邪
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kuei Chih-Hung
Tam Gam-Wa, Kuei Chih-Hung
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Lee San-Yip
Chiang Hsing-Lung, Henry Cheung Siu-Hei
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Kuei Chih-Hung
Director
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Runme Shaw
Producer
Henry Cheung Siu-Hei
Editor
Lee San-Yip
Director of Photography
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Original Music Composer
Tam Gam-Wa
Screenplay
Kuei Chih-Hung
Screenplay
Liu Chi-Yu
Costume Design
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Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hex
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hex about?
Constantly mistreated by her cruel husband, the frail Chan Sau-ying awaits certain death from tuberculosis. The new servant girl, Kei-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.
Who directed Hex?
Hex was directed by Kuei Chih-Hung.
Who stars in Hex?
The principal cast of Hex includes Tanny Tien Ni, Wang Yong, Chen Szu-Chia, Shum Lo, Lee Sau-Kei.
When was Hex released and how long is it?
Hex was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Hex?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hex was composed by Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hex?
Hex holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).