Mr. Vampire III 1987

Ming's failed exorcism in a haunted house

On a dark night, Uncle Ming attempts to exorcise the angry spirits haunting a house but cannot banish them. The spirits threaten him and he narrowly escapes with his two ghostly companions, Big Pao and Small Pao. They flee to seek safety elsewhere.

Ming and the Paos reach a nearby town

Ming brings the two ghostly companions with him to a nearby town to seek refuge from the vengeful spirits. The town, however, lies under threat from bandits who wield supernatural powers. The scene shifts from fear to imminent danger.

Bandits with supernatural powers attack the town

As night falls, a group of bandits with supernatural abilities launches an attack on the town. The townsfolk scramble to defend themselves while Ming and the Paos watch the chaos unfold. The threat escalates beyond ordinary criminals.

Captain Chiang harasses Ming and the Paos; pranks retaliate

During dinner at a restaurant, Captain Chiang harasses Ming and the Paos. The Paos retaliate by playing tricks on him, turning the confrontation into a test of wit. The scene foreshadows the coming magical confrontation.

Uncle Nine subdues the ghosts and traps them

Uncle Nine arrives and subdues the two ghosts, trapping them inside a wine jar. Ming cannot match Nine's magic, and Nine's restraint foreshadows a difficult outcome. Nine warns Ming that release will require Ming to part ways with the Paos.

Ming pleads for release; Nine sets condition

Ming begs Nine to release the Paos, and Nine agrees on the condition that Ming must part ways with the ghosts. This marks a turning point in Ming's relationship with the supernatural world. The balance of power shifts as Nine takes control of the Paos' fate.

Big Pao is captured by Devil Lady

Because of Captain Chiang's mischief, Devil Lady captures Big Pao and begins to weave her dark plan. The capture intensifies the town's danger as the spirits' influence grows stronger. The heroes watch from the shadows, realizing a greater threat has arrived.

Devil Lady casts a spell on Big Pao

Devil Lady casts a spell on Big Pao, making him perceive people dressed in Taoist robes as monster birds. He is then sent to attack the town, escalating the chaos. The sorceress demonstrates the scale of her manipulation and danger.

Devil Lady breaks into the prison but falls into a trap

During the turmoil, Devil Lady infiltrates the town prison to free two bandits. She underestimates the trap set by the townspeople and falls into it. Her downfall temporarily halts the assault and buys time for countermeasures.

Nine defeats Devil Lady; she dies in a well

Uncle Nine confronts Devil Lady in combat and defeats her. The sorceress plummets into a well and dies, ending her direct threat for the moment. Yet the defeat does not erase the danger posed by the remaining spirits.

Bandits' spirits escape and possess two men

With Devil Lady gone, the spirits of the two bandits escape and possess two townsfolk. They go out to cause trouble again, spreading chaos through the town. The haunting threat persists despite the apparent victory.

Nine and Ming seal the spirits in wine jars

Nine and Ming join forces to contain the evil spirits by sealing them in wine jars and frying them in hot oil. The ritual acts as a quarantine, keeping the demons from causing further harm. It represents a temporary solution as the next threat looms.

Coin sword shatters; Devil Lady freed to seek revenge

The coin sword binding Devil Lady shatters, freeing her spirit to seek revenge. The weapon's collapse signals a turning point, unleashing the sorceress to return more dangerous than before. The city braces for a final confrontation.