The Tao Exorcist
祭弒
Synopsis
Late at night, a father throws his children into a kiln, muttering, “They’re no longer ours.” Their screams fade into the flames. Young exorcist Xiao Tuo suspects his classmate Nianqi is possessed, uncovering her stepfather Zhen-Kai’s use of dark rituals. As her siblings show disturbing behavior, Zhen-Kai plans a deadly purge. Xiao Tuo links the evil spirit to his own injured father, and together with Nianqi, uncovers a horrifying truth tied to a missing persons case from fifteen years ago.
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Tsao Yu-ning
Gao Ying-tuo (Tuo)
Tien Hsin
Xiao Nan-xiang
Kaiser Chuang
Pan Zhen-kai
Chloe Xiang
Wu Nian-qi
Alex Ko
Liu Rui
Fan Kuang-yao
Tuo's dad
Lin Si-yu
Tuo's mom
Li Xing
Lu Jing-ling
Lin Hui-min
Pan Jia-yong
Mimi Shao
Pan Jia-hui
Mizuki Lin
Lu Yu-tong
Hung Chun-hao
Pan Jia-wen
Amanda Liu
Professor
Richard Rim
Loan shark boss
Techuan Lee
Uncle Wang
Brian Yu
Weird man
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sitges Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 8, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chiou Hau-jou
- Screenplay & Story
- Shih Jing-ting, 蘇信逸
- Original Score
- Thomas Foguenne
- Original Title
- 祭弒
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Star Shine Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chiou Hau-jou
Shih Jing-ting, 蘇信逸
Thomas Foguenne
陳俊宇
Lin Tzu-shien
Zeng Zhen
Department Leadership Roster
Chiou Hau-jou
Director
Hsieh Yi-lin
Production Design
Thomas Foguenne
Original Music Composer
Lin Tzu-shien
Editor
Shih Jing-ting
Writer
蘇信逸
Writer
Chou Yu-sheng
Stunt Coordinator
陳俊宇
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Tao Exorcist.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tao Exorcist
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tao Exorcist about?
Late at night, a father throws his children into a kiln, muttering, “They’re no longer ours.” Their screams fade into the flames. Young exorcist Xiao Tuo suspects his classmate Nianqi is possessed, uncovering her stepfather Zhen-Kai’s use of dark rituals. As her siblings show disturbing behavior, Zhen-Kai plans a deadly purge. Xiao Tuo links the evil spirit to his own injured father, and together with Nianqi, uncovers a horrifying truth tied to a missing persons case from fifteen years ago.
Who directed The Tao Exorcist?
The Tao Exorcist was directed by Chiou Hau-jou.
Who stars in The Tao Exorcist?
The principal cast of The Tao Exorcist includes Tsao Yu-ning, Tien Hsin, Kaiser Chuang, Chloe Xiang, Alex Ko.
When was The Tao Exorcist released and how long is it?
The Tao Exorcist was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tao Exorcist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tao Exorcist was composed by Thomas Foguenne.