Revenge of the Corpse
1981 · 92 min · ★ 6.8 · Fantasy, Action, Horror
A story of a coffin maker who tells a story about a policeman who was murdered by his wife and her lover. Eventually released constable loose of some grave robbers, the constables ghost is out to make the lives of all those involved in his death miserable. (A Shaw Brothers production)
Directed by Sun Chung · Written by Kuei Chih-Hung
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Lo Lieh Zeng Shang-Yue -
Jason Pai Piao Constable Du Zhen-Ren -
Ku Feng Chief Yang Hai-Feng -
Ng Yuen-Jun Thief Zhao Ke -
Choh Seung-Wan Constable Du's Wife -
Yau Chui-Ling Du Zhen-Zhen -
Li Kun Mr. Han (Coffin Shop Boss) -
Chun Wong Hu Qi -
Yang Hsiung Cui Da -
Ng Hong-Sang Wong Tong -
Chan Shen Exorcist Master -
Yuen Wah Shan-Bing
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