The Living Corpse

The Living Corpse (1958) is a horror, mystery film directed by Hung Yin, Zhu Shilin.

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

Chiu Kwok-Chi

Wen Yi-Min

Ting Chuen

Hai Tao