Overview

Famed director Zhu Shilin tries his hand at a horror film! The beginning of The Living Corpse immediately sets the tone with a folk duet clearly inspired by the popular 1956 musical Songs of the Peach Blossom River. The duet, in addition to Zhu's frequent use of long, empty shots and crisp editing, gives this horror film a traditional poetic charm and a strong folk flavor. Mise-en-scene and sound effects create a terrifying atmosphere, and successfully communicate the ghostliness of a world without ghosts.

Cast

Chen Juan-Juan, Kao Yuen, Kong Wa, Ping Fan, Shen Yuen, Jiang Ming, Cheung Ho, Chu Shao-Chuen

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What is "The Living Corpse" about?

Famed director Zhu Shilin tries his hand at a horror film! The beginning of The Living Corpse immediately sets the tone with a folk duet clearly inspired by the popular 1956 musical Songs of the Peach Blossom River. The duet, in addition to Zhu's frequent use of long, empty shots and crisp editing, gives this horror film a traditional poetic charm and a strong folk flavor. Mise-en-scene and sound effects create a terrifying atmosphere, and successfully communicate the ghostliness of a world without ghosts.

When was "The Living Corpse" released?

The Living Corpse was released in 1958.

Who stars in "The Living Corpse"?

The cast includes Chen Juan-Juan, Kao Yuen, Kong Wa, Ping Fan.

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