The Living Corpse
屍變
Synopsis
Famed director Zhu Shilin tries his hand at a horror film! The beginning of The Living Corpse immediately sets the tone with a folk duet clearly inspired by the popular 1956 musical Songs of the Peach Blossom River. The duet, in addition to Zhu's frequent use of long, empty shots and crisp editing, gives this horror film a traditional poetic charm and a strong folk flavor. Mise-en-scene and sound effects create a terrifying atmosphere, and successfully communicate the ghostliness of a world without ghosts.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hung Yin, Zhu Shilin
- Screenplay & Story
- Hung Yin
- Original Score
- Yue Lun
- Original Title
- 屍變
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Feng Huang Motion Picture Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hung Yin, Zhu Shilin
Hung Yin
Yue Lun
Hui Sin
Han Xiong-Fei
Department Leadership Roster
Hui Sin
Editor
Hung Yin
Director
Zhu Shilin
Director
Han Xiong-Fei
Producer
Hung Yin
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Living Corpse
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What is The Living Corpse about?
Famed director Zhu Shilin tries his hand at a horror film! The beginning of The Living Corpse immediately sets the tone with a folk duet clearly inspired by the popular 1956 musical Songs of the Peach Blossom River. The duet, in addition to Zhu's frequent use of long, empty shots and crisp editing, gives this horror film a traditional poetic charm and a strong folk flavor. Mise-en-scene and sound effects create a terrifying atmosphere, and successfully communicate the ghostliness of a world without ghosts.
Who directed The Living Corpse?
The Living Corpse was directed by Hung Yin, Zhu Shilin.
Who stars in The Living Corpse?
The principal cast of The Living Corpse includes Chen Juan-Juan, Kao Yuen, Kong Wa, Ping Fan, Shen Yuen.
When was The Living Corpse released and how long is it?
The Living Corpse was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Living Corpse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Living Corpse was composed by Yue Lun.