The Peacock King
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Two magically skilled monks try to stop a young woman from opening gates that would release hell. The fantasy combines supernatural pursuit, urban locations and variable creature encounters. A useful Hong Kong deep cut, though its effects are rougher than the premise's ambition.
Nominated by @flabbergasted_jones
The club’s verdict
- Acting
- 5/10
- Plot
- 9/10
- Effects
- 7/10
- Dialogue
- 7/10
- Rewatchability
- 7/10
“The monks' city visit has become an urgent inspection of the gates of hell.”
@flabbergasted_jones, scored it 70
Synopsis and movie facts
Coerced by the evil Witch Raga, Ashura, the Hell Virgin, attempts to unlock the four Earth holes that lead to the Gates of Hell. Together, Raga aims to control the Earth. However, two monks skilful in magical powers set off on a journey to the cities to obstruct Ashura from unlocking the gates and stop Raga. Otherwise, not only will control of the Earth be at stake, but the King of Hell will resurrect and darkness will overcome the world.
- Released
- 1988
- Directed by
- Lam Ngai-chai
- Running time
- 86 min
- Original title
- 孔雀王子
Starring
- Yuen Biao as Monk Peacock
- Gloria Yip Wan-yee as Ashura
- Pauline Wong as Raga
- Hiroshi Mikami as Monk Lucky Fruit
- Eddy Ko Hung as Master Ku Fong
- Gordon Liu Chia-hui as Kubira
- Narumi Yasuda as Miss Okada
- Ken Ogata as Jiku Ajari
Research behind this pick
Researched . Explore the film references and reviews below.
- Film reference · themoviedb.org
Canonical film identity, release date, runtime, director credits, cast, genres, synopsis and poster checked against TMDB movie 80640.
- Review · moriareviews.com
The review criticises several supernatural encounters and effects, including a revived dinosaur exhibit and sewer monster.
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