The Close Encounters of Vampire
殭屍怕怕
Synopsis
A small town is plagued by a hopping Chinese vampire. A clumsy traveling warrior becomes aware of the vampire's sinister presence however the skeptical locals and their arrogant Taoist priest discredit the traveler. Meanwhile, a group of orphaned children, who are taken care of by a loving yet stern middle-aged play actor, befriend the vampire's son without realizing his true identity.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yuen Woo-ping
- Original Title
- 殭屍怕怕
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Fai Tan Film Company, Fee Tang Production Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yuen Woo-ping
Department Leadership Roster
Yuen Woo-ping
Director
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What is The Close Encounters of Vampire about?
A small town is plagued by a hopping Chinese vampire. A clumsy traveling warrior becomes aware of the vampire's sinister presence however the skeptical locals and their arrogant Taoist priest discredit the traveler. Meanwhile, a group of orphaned children, who are taken care of by a loving yet stern middle-aged play actor, befriend the vampire's son without realizing his true identity.
Who directed The Close Encounters of Vampire?
The Close Encounters of Vampire was directed by Yuen Woo-ping.
Who stars in The Close Encounters of Vampire?
The principal cast of The Close Encounters of Vampire includes Bryan Leung, Yuen Cheung-Yan, Yuen Shun-Yi, Chris Yen, Yuan Shen.
When was The Close Encounters of Vampire released and how long is it?
The Close Encounters of Vampire was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.