Take Five 1998
In *Take Five (1998)*, journalist Jenny stumbles into a deadly enigma when a chilling murder rocks his sister's school, shaking the once-peaceful campus to its core.
Director: Roman Cheung
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Take Five (1998) about?
*Take Five* follows undercover journalist Jenny as he infiltrates a school rocked by a brutal murder, determined to expose the culprit. But as he probes deeper, he becomes the killer's next target, and each death peels back another layer of a twisted puzzle tied to a sinister artwork. The deeper he goes, the more the line between hunter and hunted dissolves.
Who directed Take Five?
Roman Cheung directed *Take Five (1998)*, helming this unconventional blend of horror, mystery, and dark comedy.
Who stars in Take Five?
The film stars Athena Chu Yan, Edmond Leung Hon-Man, Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung, Cheung Tat-Ming, and Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong in pivotal roles.
Is Take Five (1998) worth watching?
While *Take Five* isn't a polished gem, its 95-minute runtime packs a punch for fans of genre-mashing thrillers. The horror-comedy mix offers a refreshing twist, though its execution may feel uneven. If you enjoy mysteries with a side of the macabre, it's a curiosity worth exploring.
How long is Take Five?
The film runs for 95 minutes.
About Take Five (1998) — A Horror-Comedy Mystery Where Every Clue Ends in Death
In *Take Five (1998)*, journalist Jenny stumbles into a deadly enigma when a chilling murder rocks his sister's school, shaking the once-peaceful campus to its core. Driven by a mix of duty and dread, Jenny goes undercover to unravel the mystery, only to watch as the killer methodically cuts down every suspect—students, teachers, and staff alike—each death unraveling a thread in a grotesque tapestry of art and horror. Directed by Roman Cheung, this Hong Kong horror-comedy blends eerie suspense with dark humor, weaving a story where the line between predator and prey blurs in the most unexpected ways.
As Jenny digs deeper, the truth behind the murders ties into a sinister masterpiece, a puzzle where the artist and the monster may be one and the same. With a runtime of 95 minutes, the film balances tense investigations with moments of levity, all while keeping you guessing until the final, haunting reveal. Fans of genre-blending thrillers will appreciate its daring approach to mystery and the macabre.