Movie

The Peacock King

1988 · 86 min

A frantic, effects-heavy supernatural chase that mixes occult dread with martial-arts spectacle and a pulpy, slightly silly energy.

Overview: Coerced by the evil Witch Raga, Ashura, the Hell Virgin, attempts to unlock the four Earth holes that lead to the Gates of Hell. Together, Raga aims to control the Earth. However, two monks skilful in magical powers set off on a journey to the cities to obstruct Ashura from unlocking the gates and stop Raga. Otherwise, not only will control of the Earth be at stake, but the King of Hell will resurrect and darkness will overcome the world.
How it feels: Dark, campy, eerie and absurd. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Survival, power, faith, violence
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: survival
power
faith
violence
fate
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild