Those Merry Souls 1985
Directed by Lau Kar-Wing, *Those Merry Souls* (1985) blends comedy, fantasy, action, and horror into a wild Hong Kong cinema adventure.
Director: Lau Kar-Wing
Cast
Yuen Biao
Chiu Chi-Lung
Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
Ng Kuai-Tak
Stanley Fung Shui-Fan
Uncle Chiu
Lam Ching-Ying
Tak's father
Elaine Jin Yan-Ling
Waterloo Tai
Lily Li
Auntie Pearl
Richard Ng Yiu-Hon
Fernando Ng
Wu Ma
Ah Ma
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Movie director
Moon Lee Choi-Fung
Fung
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Those Merry Souls (1985) about?
This supernatural action-comedy follows two stuntmen whose lives take a bizarre turn when one learns his father is a spirit messenger guiding souls to the afterlife. When a near-fatal accident traps his best friend's soul in limbo, he defies the supernatural order to bring him back to life.
Who directed Those Merry Souls?
Those Merry Souls was directed by Lau Kar-Wing, known for blending genre films with dark humor and wild stunts in classic Hong Kong cinema.
Who stars in Those Merry Souls?
The film stars martial arts legends Yuen Biao, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, and Stanley Fung Shui-Fan, alongside cult favorite Lam Ching-Ying and Elaine Jin Yan-Ling.
Is Those Merry Souls (1985) worth watching?
With its unique mix of comedy, horror, and action, *Those Merry Souls* offers a fun and unconventional ride through supernatural chaos. While it's not widely rated, fans of 80s Hong Kong genre films will appreciate its quirky charm and energetic performances.
How long is Those Merry Souls?
Those Merry Souls runs for 95 minutes.
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About Those Merry Souls (1985) — When a stuntman's dad plays cupid with the afterlife
Directed by Lau Kar-Wing, *Those Merry Souls* (1985) blends comedy, fantasy, action, and horror into a wild Hong Kong cinema adventure. The film follows stunt actors Chiu Chi-Lung and Ng Kuai-Tak as they uncover the eerie truth behind Lung's father, Chiu, whose mysterious duties as a "messenger" from the Spirit World reveal a supernatural secret. When Tak nearly dies in a stunt gone wrong, Chiu defies fate itself to keep his soul from crossing over, breathing new life into the exhausted performer in a bold act of rebellion against the afterlife.
Set against the neon-lit backdrop of 1980s Hong Kong film sets and misty spirit worlds, *Those Merry Souls* delivers a quirky mix of slapstick humor, ghostly intrigue, and high-energy action. With its playful tone and supernatural twists, the movie captures the chaotic magic of cinema itself—where life, death, and laughter collide in one unforgettable ride.
