Fearful Interlude
Originally released in 1975. Fearful Interlude is a horror/drama film. directed by Kuei Chih-Hung.
Starring Wang Chung, Si Wai, and Lau Luk-Wah
Synopsis
Accompanied by his old manservant, scholar Sung Li Ho (Hong Hoi) is on his way to the capital for the imperial exam. They spend a night in the house of Mrs. Yuan and Li Ho takes a fancy to her pretty daughter, Pei Fang (Dana). Li Ho is discovered by a maid peeping at Pei Fang as she takes a bath. He slips and falls into the bathtub, creating a most embarrassing situation. His old servant is also implicated and both are beaten up before being thrown out. Continuing their journey in the desolate countryside, they come across woodcutter Hsi Hsueh Kuei who puts them up for the night. Captivated by the beauty of the owner’s two daughters, who are vampires, he spends a night with them and turns into a skeleton. Chased by the vampires, Shun Lai makes a narrow escape.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 13, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Top Cast
Wang Chung
as Li (segment "The Haunted House")
Si Wai
as Hsiao Chou (segment "The Haunted House")
Lau Luk-Wah
as Wang (segment "The Haunted House")
Lam Wai-Tiu
as (segment "The Cold Skeleton")
Hung Mei
as Chang Ma (segment "The Cold Skeleton")
Shum Lo
as (segment "The Cold Skeleton")
Lee Sau-Kei
as Fourth Uncle (segment "The Cold Skeleton")
Lui Hung
as (segment "The Cold Skeleton")
Ma Siu-Ying
as (segment "The Cold Skeleton")
Wang Hsieh
as Detective Wang (segment "The Cold Skeleton")
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Shaw Brothers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fearful Interlude about?
Accompanied by his old manservant, scholar Sung Li Ho (Hong Hoi) is on his way to the capital for the imperial exam. They spend a night in the house of Mrs. Yuan and Li Ho takes a fancy to her pret...
Who directed Fearful Interlude?
Fearful Interlude was directed by Kuei Chih-Hung.
How long is Fearful Interlude?
Fearful Interlude has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Fearful Interlude released?
Fearful Interlude was released on September 13, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fearful Interlude?
The main cast of Fearful Interlude includes Wang Chung, Si Wai, Lau Luk-Wah, Lam Wai-Tiu, Hung Mei.