Archival material, Horror films, Hong Kong 香港恐怖片檔案資料
This series comprises approximately 54 items on horror movies mainly produced in Hong Kong between the 1950s and 1960s.
This series consists of posters, stills, synopses, and other ephemera, indicating that most of the horror films seem to take a stance against the existence of ghosts or spirits with elements of comedy, kung fu, thriller, melodrama and even opera movies. Some of the most classic movies in the series include A Pretended Ghost (1961) starring famed actress Yu Lai Zhen who successfully appeals to audience with her role as a headless woman, The Ghost Bridegroom (1966) impressing audience with the leading character played by a famous actor Woo Fung and his classic lines, and A False GhostThe Ghost That Haunts (1968) starring renowed actress Josephine Siao and actor Tsang Kong Kenneth. This series is arranged chronologically, according to the dates of release in Hong Kong.
This series consists of posters, stills, synopses, and other ephemera, indicating that most of the horror films seem to take a stance against the existence of ghosts or spirits with elements of comedy, kung fu, thriller, melodrama and even opera movies. Some of the most classic movies in the series include A Pretended Ghost (1961) starring famed actress Yu Lai Zhen who successfully appeals to audience with her role as a headless woman, The Ghost Bridegroom (1966) impressing audience with the leading character played by a famous actor Woo Fung and his classic lines, and A False GhostThe Ghost That Haunts (1968) starring renowed actress Josephine Siao and actor Tsang Kong Kenneth. This series is arranged chronologically, according to the dates of release in Hong Kong.
This series is part of the Lambert Yam and Ruby Yang Collection.
Details
Object Number
CA64/8
Archival Level
Series
Related Constituents
Lambert Yam (Archive Creator)
Date
[1950s–1960s]
Object Count
39 items
Collection
Credit Line
M+, Hong Kong. Gift of Lambert Yam & Ruby Yang, 2018
Archival Context
Lambert Yam and Ruby Yang Collection, CA64 Archival material, Horror films, Hong Kong, CA64/8