Encounter of the Spooky Kind

very interesting movie

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I don't like when movies use animal cruelty just for a scene a chicken gets its head cut off and it's still flapping its wings with its head cut off it's so cruel and unnecessary I don't like it it was horrible to watch all that just for a scene in a movie it wasn't needed. I wanted to like this movie but I can't when it has animal cruelty that ruined it for me I like sammo hung but I'm disappointed in him for that I would have enjoyed it if they had used a fake chicken or even just did another ritual or something that would have avoided animal cruelty if you are like me and want to avoid movies with animal cruelty in them don't watch this 😢

I sat down in 2021 to watch the 1980 martial arts comedy "Gui da gui" (aka "Encounter of the Spooky Kind") for the first time. Needless to say that with my admiration for the Asian cinema, of course I had to watch it. And the movie also had Sammo Hung on the cast list. Now, the storyline told in "Encounter of the Spooky Kind" is pretty entertaining. Sure, this is a combination of slapstick comedy, martial arts and a bit of drama and traditional ghost/vampire lore. So there is a bit of everything to be enjoyed here. The movie has some very enjoyable characters, and they also had a great cast ensemble to bring these characters to life. While this isn't among the best of Sammo Hung movies, then it still rather entertaining. There is a good amount of funny scenes and laughs throughout the course of "Encounter of the Spooky Kind". Visually then the effects in this 1980 movie are hopelessly outdated and laughable to look at. Especially the make-up and special effects on the hopping vampire and the reanimated corpse. I am rating "Encounter of the Spooky Kind" a six out of ten stars. This is definitely an older movie that is worth taking the time to watch.

Oh I love 'Mr Vampire (1985)', so how could I not fall for 'Spooky Encounters' in what people call the prototype of the Hong Kong sub-genre; horror, comedy and martial arts rolled into one. It's genius. Inspired. And non-stop fun. Really the tripped-out blend would be hard to pull off, but star/writer/director Sammo Hung does an adeptly magnificent job combining them in a satisfying manner. No doubts, that this film has some influences' on other horror films. Sam Raimi's 'Evil Dead' Trilogy? I can see it. The comically bumbling, but gallant protagonist (amusingly acted by Hung) sticks out with its familiarities to Ash. The confrontations with the supernatural are exaggeratedly humorous with its free-flowing slapstick and psychical gags. The scenes of possessed rotting corpses and jumping Chinese vampires in combat and that of our protagonist's arm having a mind of its own are highly enjoyable in their spectacularly crafted set-pieces. Kung-fu choreography is that of high level with its timing, pacing and overall rhythm. Never skips a beat, as the outstanding camera-work characteristically frames every shot in a prolific and kinetic fashion. The story tells of poor worker Bold Cheung as he encounters many unusual, spooky situations when he gets caught up in a bet to stay a night in a haunted temple, but along the way he's getting close to discovering that his wife is having an with affair with his boss. The material is a jumble, but creative storm of hybrid ideas. Adventurous, cheeky and ghastly. Scripting holds up well, as it compels with its charm and fruitful quips. The witchcraft side isn't particularly horrifying, not even eerie because the humour mostly takes centre stage, but it's definitely pleasurably offbeat. But what stands out, and leaves an impression is the way they go about ending it. POW! Hung's high octane direction is thick on atmosphere, uncanny sound FX, playful score, vivid art-direction and splendidly wonderful looking (yep even though macabre corpses) make-up and special effects. Brightly animated performances by Ha Wong, Dick Wei, Ching-Ying Lam, Fat Chung, Lung Chan and Suet-Moi Leung lend well too. Growing up watching the magically crazy 70's Japanese TV series 'Monkey Magic' was where it all started for me, and I don't see myself ever falling out of interest. If you're getting bored with the recent same-old clutter coming out of modern Asian horror cinema, all you have to do is go back and delve into these early Eastern fixtures for some blistering thrills and tasty laughs.

I watched this on a whim and the first 20 minutes hooked me. It's the right mix of comedy, horror, magic and martial arts - with excellent pacing. The fight sequences and monster scenes are extremely memorable and the ending is literally the best ending to any movie I've ever seen.. I cheered and laughed for minutes after it happened. The Fortune Star/Kam & Ronson Blu-ray looks and sounds amazing, but this is almost better enjoyed on an old crusty VHS. My advice, go in blind and enjoy one of the most entertaining movies ever made.

if they sold hilarity on a stick, it would be called Spooky Encounters! Sammo Hung plays "Courageous Chueng" in this great chinese vampire/ghost and all around general supernatural movie of DOOM! Sammo gives us PLENTY of great kung fu, and even becomes possessed as the monkey king! as always, sifu is in here, but strangely enough, he doesent play taoist priest here, hes chief inspector! but dont despair, in the sequel, he plays the charecter we all know and love. too bad i havent seen it yet! If you like the Mr. Vampire series, be sure to grab this one too.

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Oh yeah, what a way cool movie! Samo Hung directed this very early effort in the HK horror/comedy genre, and what a doozie it is too. Crazy martial arts, total disregard for bodily damage, lavish sets, marvelous photography, stock music from countless horror films and some great zombies too!!! The zombies are what make this movie so fun. Just watch it and you'll see what I mean! The final showdown is also notable for being very funny. You need to see this in the original Cantonese language, just to take in the hilarious "conjured spirit" dialogue of the two fighting actors.

Ask an 'average Joe' to name a successful actor/director and you'll get the obvious answers: Orson Welles, Woody Allen, Clint Eastwood, Dennis Hopper, Mel Gibson, Quentin Tarantino, Sylvester Stallone. Ask a fan of martial arts cinema, however, and there's a very good chance that the first name they'll proffer will be that of Sammo Hung, the portly pal of Jackie Chan who has shot and starred in some of the most breathtaking fight action scenes ever committed to celluloid. Encounters of the Spooky Kind is Hung's first stab at the martial arts/horror/comedy hybrid that became very popular in the 80s, and sees the talented actor/director starring as Bold Cheung, a fearless pedicab driver who is unaware that his wife has been having an affair with Mr. Tam, one of his clients. After narrowly avoiding being caught in the act, Mr. Tam decides that life would be easier with Cheung permanently out of the way, and so hires a warlock to try and dispose of the poor guy. When Cheung escapes the clutches of a corpse brought to life by the evil magician, Mr. Tam concocts an alternative plot to frame Cheung for the murder of his wife. Unable to prove his innocence, Cheung is arrested and sentenced to death, but the plucky guy manages to escape the night before his execution, and with the help of a good wizard, seeks to put an end to Mr. Tam and his wicked ways. Even though I'm not exactly the biggest fan of Hong Kong comedy, finding Chinese humour a little too 'basic' at times, Encounters of the Spooky Kind is such an energetic and imaginative piece of film-making that it's almost impossible not to find hugely enjoyable. Hung is as amazingly athletic as ever, once again proving that fat guys can flip and fight with the best of them; the silly scary moments are surprisingly atmospheric; the antagonists are boo-hiss horrible in the extreme; and the fight filled finale is stunning, with both good guys and bad guys being possessed by the spirits of Chinese gods and battling to the death (Hung doing his monkey style kung fu is always a winner). And for a little extra fun, try and spot the similarities between EOTSK and the Evil Dead movies: I know it sounds unlikely, but I wouldn't be at all surprised to find that Sam Raimi is a fan of this classic of HK cinema.