Vampire Expert is 1995 Hong Kong television series produced by ATV and starring Lam Ching-ying.[2] The two-season series served as a transition from film to television for the 1980s Hong Kong Chinese vampire film franchise.[3][4] A third season was planned, but due to the poor health and subsequent death of lead actor Lam Ching-ying, the series was cancelled in 1996.[5][6]
| Vampire Expert | |
|---|---|
 Season 2 title card | |
| 殭屍道長 | |
| Genre | Fantasy, jiangshi fiction, horror comedy, supernatural |
| Starring | Lam Ching-ying |
| Country of origin | Hong Kong |
| Original language | Cantonese |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 90 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 40 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | ATV Home |
| Release | 16 October 1995[1] |
Synopsis
editTaoist priest Mo Siu-fong (Lam Ching-ying) and his apprentice Ma Fan (Yung Kam-cheong) travel to Hong Kong in pursuit of an ancient vampire.
Cast
edit- Lam Ching-ying as Mo Siu-fong
- Kingdom Yuen as Zung Gwan
- Yung Kam-cheong as Ma Fan (Season 1)
- Frankie Lam as Mo's apprentice (Season 2)
- Mang Hoi as Mo's apprentice (Season 2)
Development
editFollowing the popularity of various Chinese vampire films in the 1980s,[7] Hong Kong television network ATV World made plans to create a similar television series starring Lam Ching-ying, who was a familiar face in the genre and often typecast.[8] Lam signed on to the film for HK$1 million, and filming started in early 1996.[4]
Number of episodes
edit| Season | Episodes | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | [9] |
| 2 | 50 | [10] |
References
edit- ^ "僵尸道长1". iQiyi (in Chinese). Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ "Top 20 kung fu stars in China". China Daily. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ "Vampire Expert (Season 1)". doramax264.com. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ^ a b O'Brien, Daniel (1 June 2003). Spooky Encounters: A Gwailo's Guide to Hong Kong Horror. Headpress. p. 149. ISBN 978-1900486316. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ "【蘋話當年】1997年「殭屍道長」林正英逝世". Next Digital (in Chinese). Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ "娛樂報報／林正英 永遠的殭屍道長！". nownews.com. 30 April 2015. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ ""Haunted Screen: Hong Kong Ghost Films" to reflect Hong Kong's history and the paranormal (with photos)". info.gov.hk. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ "「殭屍道長」林正英無力收妖 花大錢賄絡鬼差收喪屍？". China Times (in Chinese). Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ "Vampire Expert (DVD)". YesAsia.com. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ^ "Vampire Expert II (DVD)". YesAsia.com. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
External links
edit- Vampire Expert Series 1 - iQiyi (Chinese)
- Vampire Expert Series 2 - iQiyi (Chinese)
- 僵尸道长 at Mtime
- Vampire Expert Episode Guide
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