I personally love Mr. Vampire series, and yes, the casts, they were part of my childhood memories. I was really excited when I knew that Rigor Mortis was made as a tribute to Mr. Vampire series, I suddenly recalled the cast and song.
While watching first bit of the movie, i was brought back to the memory of Chin Siu-Ho, which in this film seemed like playing himself, complete with the pictures of Mr. Vampire casts, of course with a touch of dark fiction. He was bitter of what apparently, being separated from his son and wife, and he unable to let go of their memories.
Rigor Mortis was dark and emotional horror movie, the action and ghosts was beautifully crafted by wonderful visual effect.
I like the whole package, the dark background, the building suspense, which actually was not as scary as i expected, but the twin did give me goosebumps and eerie feeling even after the movie is over, and the uneasiness came from the bloods and the protruding bones. the act was superb, and those veteran HK movie stars still delivers their best and uniqueness.
I love this movie, especially the end part, i read other reviews, said that the ending was absurd and disappointing, but i was really satisfied with the ending. i think the ending is sending a message about options we have in life; live and die as nobody or live and die for a purpose, plus the clear message of about letting go and attachment.
I believe that Juno would like to let his audience to find their own interpretation of the ending.
But, I love it, a rare horror movie with the touch of strong emotion in the story line and strong cast, which reminds me of Night Shamalayan's 6th sense and Mama.
Kudos to Juno and Takashi Shimizu. and thanks for bringing back the memories! :)
While watching first bit of the movie, i was brought back to the memory of Chin Siu-Ho, which in this film seemed like playing himself, complete with the pictures of Mr. Vampire casts, of course with a touch of dark fiction. He was bitter of what apparently, being separated from his son and wife, and he unable to let go of their memories.
Rigor Mortis was dark and emotional horror movie, the action and ghosts was beautifully crafted by wonderful visual effect.
I like the whole package, the dark background, the building suspense, which actually was not as scary as i expected, but the twin did give me goosebumps and eerie feeling even after the movie is over, and the uneasiness came from the bloods and the protruding bones. the act was superb, and those veteran HK movie stars still delivers their best and uniqueness.
I love this movie, especially the end part, i read other reviews, said that the ending was absurd and disappointing, but i was really satisfied with the ending. i think the ending is sending a message about options we have in life; live and die as nobody or live and die for a purpose, plus the clear message of about letting go and attachment.
I believe that Juno would like to let his audience to find their own interpretation of the ending.
But, I love it, a rare horror movie with the touch of strong emotion in the story line and strong cast, which reminds me of Night Shamalayan's 6th sense and Mama.
Kudos to Juno and Takashi Shimizu. and thanks for bringing back the memories! :)