1987 · 95 min · Fantasy, Action
A naïve young tax collector for the imperial government winds up spending the night in a haunted temple. There he falls in love with a beautiful woman who, unfortunately, is dead. With the aid of a powerful Daoist Swordsman, he must defeat undead hordes, overcome a sinister Tree Demoness, and descend to the pits of hell, to fight for the spirit he loves.
Directed by Tony Ching Siu-tung. Starring Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing, Joey Wong, Wu Ma, Lau Siu-ming and David Lam Wai.
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