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Perils of the Sentimental Swordsman

1982 · 87 min

A twisty, atmospheric wuxia caper full of scheming, swordplay and shadowy manor intrigue that keeps you guessing.

Overview: Failing to kill the eight Prince, Chu decides to seek refuge in the Phantom's mountain Manor. But it's actually Chu's and the Prince's plan to eliminate the Phantom men.
How it feels: Tense, eerie, campy and whimsical. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Deception, conspiracy, justice, betrayal
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: deception
conspiracy
justice
betrayal
crime
Places: single country house
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild