The folklore thriller and suspense film "Exorcism" will premiere on Tencent Video and iQiyi today (September 5). The film is directed by Peng Fa, produced by Yin Chao, with Wu Jing as the chief producer, Huang Shulu as the producer, Yu Zhen as the lead actor, Jin Qiaoqiao as a special star, Zhang Dong, Lou Nanguang, Wei Ziqian, Cao Nan, Tangren Xiaoge, Xiao Aao , starring Jin Zihe.
The movie "Exorcism" is set in the Republic of China. The compact plot, atmospheric visual presentation, immersive folk props, exciting suspense plot, and in-depth folk culture display jointly provide the audience with a A brain-burning suspense story.
Feudal ignorance, people who are afraid of ghosts have ghosts in their hearts
"Exorcism" is set in the early years of the Republic of China. It tells the story of a murder that occurred in the Chen family mansion in Heishui Town. The deceased actually came back to claim his life. After the mysterious death of his fourth concubine Li Xiangling (played by Jin Qiaoqiao), Wang Zhizhang (played by Yu Zhen) uses the superstition of Master Chen (played by Lou Nanguang) as an entry point to explore the secrets of the Chen family mansion as a Taoist priest.
The domineering and superstitious Mr. Chen, the gentle and kind fourth concubine Xiang Ling who was brutally murdered, the young master (Cao Nan) who loved Xiang Ling but was cowardly and selfish, the cruel, perverse, greedy and lustful playboy second young master (Tang Dynasty) (played by Xiao Ge), a seemingly gloomy but kind-hearted but just butler (played by Wei Ziqian). Faced with the despotic power of the feudal patriarch, after the kind-hearted fourth concubine dies mysteriously, is the "resurrection of a dead body" an innocent soul collecting debts, or is it a human being doing evil? What kind of hatred will there be between father and son, brothers, master and servant, and what kind of unexpected ending will there be? "Exorcism" is out on September 5th, waiting for you to find out.
Folklore and thriller, Chinese horror visual presentation
As a folklore thriller and suspenseful crime movie, the cast of the film is enough to make the audience shine. Starring Yu Zhen, who has appeared in many film and television dramas such as "Serious Case Group Six", "Human World", "Glory and Dreams", etc., his righteousness is also vividly reflected in Wang Zhizhang played in "Exorcism". Jin Qiaoqiao, the "Peacock Princess" in "Journey to the West", plays the role of the fourth concubine Li Xiangling in the film, and is an important presence in creating the thriller atmosphere of the film. The excellent appearance condition adds a touch of brightness to the film and also adds to the horror.
In addition, the folkloric elements of the film are also very eye-catching. Whether it is Xiang Ling's "possession" of the maid Xiaolan (played by Zhang Dong), or Chinese horror elements such as coffin painting, the art of nightmare, puppets, and feng shui in the haunted house, the audience can experience an immersive experience while watching the movie. The reality of the situation, and the horror that is within reach.
Professionalism and strength, quality assurance and excellent works
Peng Fa, the director of "Exorcism", is known as the "Asian Ghost King". In 2002, he was nominated for the Best Editing Award at the 22nd Hong Kong Film Awards for the horror thriller "Hell"; in 2007, the thriller "Unjust" directed by him won the "Un Certain Regard" at the 59th Cannes Film Festival. Unit nomination. "Exorcism" is protected by director Peng Fa behind the scenes. With his experience and unique understanding of horror and thriller movies, he provides a major guarantee for the film quality of "Exorcism".
The entire film is set in a closed space like the Chen family mansion. The sense of depression and tension brought by the space can further promote the development of the film's plot, thereby stimulating the audience's "empathy" with the film. Such a closed space and the dark tone of the film also symbolize the darkness, danger and distortion of the Chen family mansion.
An immersive experience of horror and thriller movies. Go back to the era of the Republic of China when the old and new societies alternated. Together with Wang Zhizhang, let's uncover the "ghosts" hidden in the Chen family mansion!
"Exorcism" has been officially announced. At a time when there are few excellent works on folklore thriller and suspense themes, it has injected a professional and differentiated thriller with folklore culture into the market. Today, let’s meet with iQiyi and Tencent Video to watch the Republic of China police detective’s journey of catching “ghosts”.
