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Black Magic
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1975 95 min Hong Kong R 18+
★6.6
Fantasy, Horror
Director: Meng-Hua Ho
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Description
A magician makes money by charging people to cast love spells on the objects of their affection. Complications arise when he decides that he wants a customer's bride for himself.
Starring
Lung Ti
Actor
Lo Lieh
Actor
Ni Tien
Actor
Key opinion
This 1970s supernatural horror film effectively blends classic folklore with vivid, stylized visuals to depict a dark tale of sorcery and obsession. While the special effects may appear dated by modern standards, the film succeeds in its atmospheric portrayal of magical rituals and moral retribution.
| Production | The film excels in its vivid and detailed depiction of occult rituals and exotic environments. | |
| Theme | The narrative serves as a morality tale that explicitly punishes villainy through the mechanism of karma. | |
| Originality | The special effects are forgivable for their era, despite appearing somewhat naive to contemporary audiences. |