The Twins Effect
Seen it?2003 | 107 min | Action, Comedy, Horror
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and action fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
An evil Duke attempts to kill and collect the blood of a royal family of European vampires in order to become all powerful. The only surviving member of the family travels to Hong Kong, only to complicate his struggle by falling in love with a mortal girl who just happens to have a vampire hunter for a brother.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$28 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dante Lam Chiu-yin
- Edison ChenKazaf
- Charlene Choi Chuek-yinHelen
- Gillian ChungGypsy
- Ekin Cheng Yee-KinReeve
- Jackie ChanJackie Fong
- Karen Mok Man-waiIvy
- Josie HoLila
- Anthony Wong Chau-sangPrada
- Mickey HardtDuke Dekotes
- Spencer Lam Seung-yiJackie's Father