Mr. Vampire (1985): Cast & Plot
Mr. Vampire is a 1985 action horror film directed by Ricky Lau, starring Anthony Chan Yau as Taoist Priest, Lam Ching-Ying and Ricky Hui Koon-Ying. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
What Is Mr. Vampire About?
The premise of Mr. Vampire without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The story unfolds in a remote village where the community’s attempt to properly reinter a respected elder triggers his transformation into a hopping, blood‑thirsty vampire that threatens the villagers. A Taoist priest, together with his two disciples, draws on their spiritual knowledge and martial skill to confront the undead menace and halt the terror before it spreads.
Mr. Vampire Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- corpse
- taoist priest
- kung fu
- vampire
- ghost
- chinese vampire
- martial arts
- slapstick comedy
- hopping vampire
- ritual
- vampire slayer
- exorcist
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- undead
- monster
- police
- policeman
- china
- supernatural horror
- vampire horror
- jiangshi
- town
- reference to capricorn the astrological sign
- reference to a zodiac sign
- hong kong horror comedy
- folk horror
Mr. Vampire Cast & Characters
Anthony Chan Yau leads the cast as Taoist Priest, with Lam Ching-Ying as Master Gau and Ricky Hui Koon-Ying as Man Choi. Directed by Ricky Lau; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ricky Lau
- Anthony Chan Yau as Taoist Priest
- Lam Ching-Ying as Master Gau
- Ricky Hui Koon-Ying as Man Choi
- Chin Siu-Ho as Chou
Also Starring in Mr. Vampire
· 13 more- Billy Lau Nam-Kwong Wai
- Moon Lee Choi-Fung Ting-Ting
- Wu Ma Rice Seller
- Yuen Wah The Vampire
- Yuen Biao Hopping Corpse
- Tenky Tin Kai-Man Shiu
- Huang Ha Mr. Yam
- Chan Ming-Wai Hopping Corpse
- Ka Lee Timekeeper
- Yuen Miu
- Chow Gam-Kong
- Pauline Wong Jade
- Wong Wan-Sze Wife of Rice Shop Owner
Mr. Vampire Plot Summary
What happens in Mr. Vampire from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Republican-era China, Master Gau, Lam Ching-Ying, is a devoted Taoist priest who earns his living by performing protective magic to keep spirits in check and to restrain dangerous vampires. He shares a large, fortress-like house with his two somewhat inept students, Man Choi and Chau-sang, Ricky Hui Koon-Ying and Chin Siu-Ho, who assist him amid a sea of talismans and amulets designed to shield them from the spiritual world. The trio values discipline, but their daily routine also carries a sly humor as they navigate the dangers that come with meddling in forces beyond ordinary understanding. The world they inhabit feels both ancient and immediate, where superstition and survival intertwine in every corner of the house and its uncanny guardians.
Full summary
The whole story of Mr. Vampire, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Mr. Vampire?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the Taoist priest that leads the household of talismans?
Mr. Vampire Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Mr. Stiff Corpse” and “Jiang shi xian sheng”.
- Also known as
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- Mr. Stiff Corpse
- Jiang shi xian sheng
- Geung si sin sang
- Mr. Vampire (El señor de los vampiros)
- 僵尸先生
- El señor de los vampiros
- 강시선생
- Bay Vampir
- 霊幻道士
- Mr Vampire
- ผีกัดอย่ากัดตอบ
- Мистер Вампир
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- Cương Thi Tiên Sinh
- Pan Vampýr
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Mr. Vampire FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Mr. Vampire, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mr. Vampire?
Mr. Vampire runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Mr. Vampire released?
Mr. Vampire was released on November 7, 1985.
Who directed Mr. Vampire?
Mr. Vampire was directed by Ricky Lau.
More films by Ricky Lau Who is in the cast of Mr. Vampire?
Mr. Vampire stars Anthony Chan Yau as Taoist Priest, Lam Ching-Ying as Master Gau and Ricky Hui Koon-Ying as Man Choi, among 17 credited actors.
Does Mr. Vampire have a post-credit scene?
No. Mr. Vampire has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Mr. Vampire in?
The original language of Mr. Vampire is Cantonese.
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