A Taoist former cop is called to Hong Kong to assist in the investigation of of a series of strange murders. Aided by two local officers, he runs afoul of an evil sorceress.
Practical Effects
Glorious creature effects that age like funky cheese.
Stunts
Lam Ching-Ying's wirework and fight choreography.
Acting
Lam Ching-Ying's deadpan priest gravitas.
Director
Stephen Tung Wai
Lam Ching-Ying
Uncle Feng
Wilson Lam Chun-Yin
Sergeant Lam
Michael Miu Kiu-Wai
Sergeant No. 2237
Wong Mei-Wah
Lin
Wu Ma
Chief Inspector Ma
Michiko Nishiwaki
The Sorceress
Billy Chow Bei-Lei
Servant to the Sorceress
Frankie Chan Chi-Leung
Eddie
Wong Yuk-Hang
Chu
Chu Tau
Policeman
Lee Chi-Kit
Policeman
Hau Woon-Ling
Aunt San
Chiu Chi-Shing
Passerby
Lee Chi-Kit
CID
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Lam Ching-Ying originated the unibrowed Taoist priest archetype in Mr. Vampire (1985), making this a spiritual sequel in his iconic filmography.
The 'Magic Cop' English title was a marketing invention; the Chinese title translates to 'Mr. Vampire 5', though it's barely connected to that franchise.
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