Evil's Return

A slow, shadowy historical mystery that blends ghostly dread with a brother's grief, asking you to piece together the truth.

Directed by

Zhao Cong

Genres

Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Starring

Han Dong, Dou Guiyu, Song Haijie

Overview

During the chaotic final days of the Tang Dynasty, Wu Ling refuses to believe the rumors that his sister Wu Shuang has become a malevolent spirit. Using a forbidden resurrection technique, he brings her back to life and devises a cunning plan in the shadowy Temple of the Plague God to uncover the real villains and restore justice.

How it feels

Dark, eerie, tense and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Mystery, deception, justice, grief

Content

Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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