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Ghost-themed movies have paved the way for today's zombie flicks. While they may not be as gory, they still offer a spine-chilling experience that keeps audiences hooked.
Join us as we unveil the ultimate selection of the best ghost movies curated by Mytour!
1. Spooky Encounters – The Ghostly Encounter (1980)
Follow the story of Truong, deceived by his wealthy wife into a deadly trap. Accused of her murder, he must flee and seek refuge with a master sorcerer.
2. Hocus Pocus – Wandering Spirits (1984)
Inspired by the mysterious tales of former opera warrior Sheng, this film follows a troupe of actors led by the daring Kuei, tricking each other with eerie stories and horrifying pranks. However, their troubles escalate when their opera stage is haunted by a mischievous and dangerous ghost.
3. Mr Vampire – The Scholarly Ghost (1985)
Explore the life of Master Kau, an exorcist living with his two apprentices, Ho and Dan. While Ho is handsome yet mischievous, Dan is naive but incredibly kind-hearted. When Master Kau agrees to perform a burial ritual for the wealthy merchant Yam's father, they encounter a corpse that appears almost alive. Despite Master Kau's intentions to cremate the body, Yam insists on taking it home, leading to disastrous consequences.
4. The Haunted Cop Shop – Ghostly Police Station (1987)
Set in a Hong Kong police station haunted by the souls of Japanese soldiers who committed suicide after their emperor's defeat. When thief Minh is imprisoned there, he becomes entangled with the lingering spirits, ultimately resurrecting General Issei as a vampire. To combat this new threat, officers Kam and Man must unite and take action.
5. Vampire vs Vampire – Ghostly Battle with Vampires (1989)
In the movie, Lam Chan Anh portrays a ghost hunter who discovers that the water source in his village has been contaminated by bats. While digging a new well, he accidentally unearths the corpse of an evil priest. Amidst dealing with mischievous child ghosts, powerful female spirits, and the vengeful soul of a murdered courtesan, the priest's corpse is resurrected as a malevolent ghost.
6. Magic Cop – Special Task Force Against Spirits (1990)
The film follows Feng, an experienced police officer leading a peaceful life. When investigating the murder of a flight attendant in Hong Kong, Feng encounters the undead woman held captive by a Japanese magician. Utilizing his extraordinary abilities, Feng tracks down the location and solves the case.
7. The Musical Vampire – Ghost Slayer (1992)
The film depicts a mad scientist with a formula capable of reanimating corpses into super agile ghosts using a special compound, controlled only by music. A Taoist priest and his two assistants must stop it before it wreaks havoc on the countryside.
8. Rigor Mortis – Haunted Apartment Building (2013)
It follows Tien Tieu Hao, a washed-up actor seeking to end his life in a dilapidated apartment complex. However, his suicide attempts are constantly thwarted by strange individuals and wandering spirits within the building.
9. Sifu vs Vampire – My Master Is a Vampire (2014)
When Nicky and Boo receive orders from their boss to find a feng shui master to excavate a sealed tomb, the old master refuses, foreseeing the potential disaster. Despite his strong opposition and warnings, they dismiss the supernatural and unwittingly awaken a powerful demonic force, resurrecting numerous vampires that flood the streets of Hong Kong. Chaos ensues when this horde of vampires invades a film set shooting a movie about a vampire invasion.
10. Vampire Cleanup Department – Special Unit for Capturing Vampires (2017)
Set in contemporary Hong Kong, a new generation of young teens, exemplified by Tim Cheung, is determined to join the Vampire Cleanup Department, a secret special forces unit tasked with solving cases related to vampires, known as Goeng Si in China. During his missions, he is guided by Chau, one of the senior officers, and ultimately saves a female Goeng Si who had been buried alive by an ancient evil lord.
With the top 10 horror movies about vampires, we hope this is a special 'spiritual feast' that you can enjoy with friends and loved ones this weekend. Wishing you entertaining and enjoyable moments with your dear ones!
