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Folk tales of Chu Maxian

2025

A slow, misty plunge into forest folklore where dread gathers quietly and the mystery pulls you deeper.

Directed by
Xie Shaofeng
Genres
Horror, Mystery, Fantasy
Overview
Set during the turbulent Republic of China era, forensic pathologist Fang Tianyi ventures into the forests of Northeast China to uncover the truth behind a series of mysterious murders.
How it feels
Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About
Mystery, death, isolation, faith
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
Xie Shaofeng
Genres
Horror, Mystery, Fantasy
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence strong
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action4
    Horror6
    Humour2
    Realism5
    Romance2
    Tension7
    Darkness7
    Complexity6
    Emotional weight6

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    horror, mystery, fantasy
    Directed by
    Xie Shaofeng
    Starring
    Liu Xinyu, Jason Sze, Xie Shixin, Chen Chuang, Cong Sihan, Yue Dongfeng, Zhao Qiusheng
    Country
    China
    Languages
    Mandarin

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