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A ghost possesses a girl and a dumb guy named Joe tries to stop it. What could go wrong?
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Believe it or Not (1999)

Chaotic HK horror-comedyGhost festival gone wrongExorcist grandson era

Overview

ComedyHorror

July 14th of the Lunar Calendar, is when the door between Hell and the World opens and many ghosts escape. A teenager suddenly dies in his apartment; Officer Kenny investigates the case. At the same time dumb guy Joe, Lon and Fatty experience strange things on the date of 'Ghost Festival' Later, a ghost attaches itself to the body of Mandy. Lon, who is the grandson of an exorcist, Lung, feels something worse impending..

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Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Late-90s Hong Kong ghost effects hit different.

Acting

Francis Ng trying to hold this together is art.

Best for:Friends: Group watch with snacks and zero expectations.·Background: Perfect chaos for multitasking with occasional glances.
Heads up:Disturbing: Possession scenes and ghost imagery may unsettle.
Wellson Chin Sing-Wai

Director

Wellson Chin Sing-Wai

ReleasedAug 20, 1999
Runtime1h 36m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feellight

Top Cast

Francis Ng Chun-Yu

Francis Ng Chun-Yu

Kenny

Sam Lee

Sam Lee

Joe

Yoyo Mung Ka-Wai

Yoyo Mung Ka-Wai

JoJo

Anita Chan Wing-Yin

Anita Chan Wing-Yin

Mandy

John Ching Tung

John Ching Tung

Ghost

Ronnie Cheung Ho-Lung

Ronnie Cheung Ho-Lung

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Wellson Chin directed multiple entries in the 'Mr. Vampire' franchise, making this his spiritual successor to hopping vampire comedy-horror.

Cultural

The Ghost Festival (Zhongyuan Festival) is real — families burn offerings to appease spirits, though possession by vengeful ghosts is significantly less common in actual celebrations.

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