Legend of the Mountain

Legend of the Mountain

1979 · 192 min · ★ 7.4 · Horror, Fantasy, Mystery

A traveling scholar is intent on translating a Buddhist sutra that is said to have power over the creatures of the afterlife. He slowly finds himself entangled in a mysterious plot involving witchcraft, demons, and a battle to preserve his own soul from the attacks of the supernatural underworld.

Directed by King Hu · Written by King Hu

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