The Witch with Flying Head

The Witch with Flying Head

1982 · 92 min · ★ 6.0 · Horror, Fantasy

A young woman of considerable social standing receives a curse from a black magician that causes her her head to detach from her body and attack anyone in sight. A good wizard is able to limit the effects of the curse to effect her only on the 15th of each month, but when she falls in love, things get complicated.

Directed by Chang Jen-Chieh

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