A Chinese Ghost Story

1h 35m · 1987 · Directed by Tony Ching Siu-Tung · 3.8 / 5 on Letterboxd

A Chinese Ghost Story (1987) runs 1h 35m, directed by Tony Ching Siu-Tung. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

A naïve young tax collector for the imperial government winds up spending the night in a haunted temple. There he falls in love with a beautiful woman who, unfortunately, is dead. With the aid of a powerful Daoist Swordsman, he must defeat undead hordes, overcome a sinister Tree Demoness, and descend to the pits of hell, to fight for the spirit he loves.

Genres: Fantasy, Action

Where to watch: Prime Video (US, checked 9 July 2026)