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Portrait in Crystal

1983 · 77 min

A strange and kinetic journey through mystical realms where art and horror collide.

Directed by
Hua Shan
Genres
Action, Horror, Mystery
Tagline
Halfway between reality and illusion...
Overview
When a naive sculptor spills blood on his newest statue, he awakens a mass-murdering crystalline spirit in the underworld. Along with his trusted companion Fatty, he backflips his way through mystical realms to uncover who is trapping souls in his statues..
How it feels
Eerie and tense. Brisk and needs your attention.
About
Mystery, art, death, isolation
Content
Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
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Genres
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror7
Humour2
Realism2
Romance1
Tension8
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight4

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Details

Genres
action, horror, mystery, thriller
Directed by
Hua Shan
Written by
Chen Wengui, Tsai Nai-Pin
Starring
Jason Pai Piao, Chun Wong, Lau Yuk-Pok, Lam Sau-Kwan, Teng Wei-Hao, Wang Yong, Chen Szu-Chia, Hsiao Yu
Music
So Jan-Hau, Stephen Shing Gam-Wing
Cinematography
Nico Wong Man-Wan
Runtime
77 min
Country
Hong Kong
Languages
Cantonese

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