Keeper of Darkness is a 2015 Hong Kong supernatural horror film directed by and starring Nick Cheung.[1] The film co-stars Amber Kuo, Louis Cheung, Sisley Choi, Xing Yu and Philip Keung, with a special appearance by Karena Lam. It was released on 26 November 2015.[2]
| Keeper of Darkness | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Traditional Chinese | 陀地驅魔人 |
| Simplified Chinese | 陀地驱魔人 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Tuó Dì Qū Mó Rén |
| Jyutping | To4 Dei2 Keoi1 Mo1 Jan4 |
| Directed by | Nick Cheung |
| Screenplay by | Yeung Sin-ling |
| Produced by | Claudie Chung Law Chi-leung Cheung Chi-kwong |
| Starring | Nick Cheung Amber Kuo Louis Cheung Sisley Choi Xing Yu Philip Keung Karena Lam |
| Cinematography | Chan Chi-ying |
| Edited by | Fire Lee |
| Music by | Mark Lui |
Production companies | One Cool Film Production United Filmmakers Organisation (UFO) |
| Distributed by | Edko Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Languages | Cantonese Mandarin |
| Box office | HK$15.9 million[1] |
Plot
editStreet-smart exorcist Fatt has a unique method of dealing with vengeful spirits: He negotiates with them and persuades them to let go of their grudges. After recordings of his exorcisms go viral, Fatt attracts the attentions of a murderous spirit who’s targeting mediums, as well as a troublesome reporter who takes great interest in Fatt and his close relationship with a female spirit.[citation needed]
Cast
editSpecial appearance
editCameo appearance
edit- Olivia Yan
- Lawrence Ng
- Angie Cheong
- Andrew Lau
- Susan Tse
- Emotion Cheung
- Elena Kong
- Ben Wong
- Chin Ka-lok
- Shawn Yue
- Deep Ng
- Jacky Cheung
Reception
editThe film was number-one on its opening weekend in Hong Kong, with HK$5.75 million.[3] The following weekend it grossed HK$3.80 million and stayed at number-one.[4] On the third weekend it grossed HK$2.29 million and was number-two behind Point Break.[1]
Awards and nominations
edit| Awards and nominations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Category | Recipient | Outcome |
| 35th Hong Kong Film Awards[5] | Best Actor | Nick Cheung | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actor | Louis Cheung | Nominated | |
| Best New Performer | Sisley Choi | Nominated | |
| Best Sound Design | Kinson Tsang, George Lee | Nominated | |
| Best Visual Design | Enoch Chan, Felix Lai | Nominated | |
| Best New Director | Nick Cheung | Nominated | |
| 22nd Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards[6] | Best Actor | Nick Cheung | Nominated |
| Film of Merit | Keeper of Darkness | Won | |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Ma, Kevin (16 December 2015). "Surprise is box office surprise in China". Film Business Asia. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- ^ a b c d e "陀地驱魔人 陀地驅魔人 (2015)". movie.douban.com (in Chinese). douban.com. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- ^ Ma, Kevin (4 December 2015). "Martian orbits atop China box office". Film Business Asia. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- ^ Ma, Kevin (11 December 2015). "Keeper of Darkness holds top spot in Hong Kong". Film Business Asia. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- ^ "第35屆香港電影金像獎提名名單".
- ^ "第二十二屆香港電影評論學會大獎得獎理由撮要".