The Boxer's Omen (1983)

While in Thailand to avenge his brother who was crippled in a fight with a corrupt Thai boxer, a man gets caught up in a web of fate, Buddhism and black magic.

Director:

Chih-Hung Kuei

Writers:

Chih-Hung Kuei (story), On Szeto (screenplay)

Stars:

Phillip Ko, Shao-Yen Lin, Kar-Man Wai

Cast

Credited cast:
Phillip Ko	...	(as Fei Kao)
Shao-Yen Lin
Kar-Man Wai	...	Chan's girl (as Chia-Wen Wei)
Lung Wei Wang	...	(Guest star)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Somjai Boomsong
Tien-Chu Chin	...	Bellman
You-Hsing Lai
Wai Lam	...	(as Wei Lin)
Hak Shun Leung
Chih Tai Lin
Chun Liu
Han-Yuan Ma
Edmund P. Meneses
Major Oponpa
Victor B. Pumicpic

Storyline

While in Thailand to avenge his brother who was crippled in a fight with a corrupt Thai boxer, a man gets caught up in a web of fate, Buddhism and black magic.

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Plot Keywords:

trashy | buddhism | black magic | boxer | breasts | 

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Genres:

Horror

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Details

Country:

Hong Kong

Language:

Mandarin Cantonese Tagalog

Release Date:

21 November 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Black Magic 4

Filming Locations:

Bangkok, Thailand

Company Credits

Production Co:

Shaw Brothers, Shaw Brothers

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When the black magician flies through the room in his first scene, the wires he hangs from become visible when he turns right before landing.

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Connections

References Phantasm (1979)

User Reviews

Surreal craziness of the highest order...

As if Jodorowsky met Coffin Joe in Hong Kong and decided to collaborate on a supernatural martial-arts action film. Filled to the brim with visual overload, mystical drama, Buddhist symoblism and dark supernatural atmosphere, this film follows the life of a boxer embroiled in a vengeful feud sparked by the brutal, nearly fatal beating of his brother in a sparring match. He is overwhelmed one night by a vision, an omen as it were, which ultimately leads him towards the realization of his own destiny that takes him along a path of spirituality and a quest for the power and inner peace that may free his lineage from an ages old curse. This scenario is used as a launching point for what is surely one of the most bizarre, chaotic & excessive Hong Kong flicks ever made. Most of the movies effects are obviously low budget but the rather excellent filmwork and audaciously gonzo, over-the-top nature of the imagery far than makes up for any budgetary restrictions. The indelibly weird vibe that permeates the film is, in fact, partially due to it's low-fidelity nature. Those familiar with the "Chinese Ghost Story" and similar fare will be familiar with the themes conjured up by these supernatural Hong Kong action flicks and may know what to expect. But those who are not should get ready for a pretty wild trip down a road full of wild twists of logic that lead through glowing supernatural vistas, magical terrorist attacks, flying eyeball creatures, and wild clashes with demonic entities and manifestations of all sorts. A crazy little nugget of a film that could even be an accidental masterpiece. At the very least, a unique cinematic experience that's probably like nothing else you've ever seen. Virtually impossible to track down and not, as far as I know, offically available. In spite of this, fans of offbeat & mondo cinema should do whatever they can to track this gem down.