Vampire Buster
Seen it?1989 | 93 min | Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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 fantasy fans. If you loved Beetlejuice, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In ancient China, a demon was defeated in a fierce battle with a priest, who sealed it's evil spirit in a vase. Centuries later, during the cultural revolution, rebels attempted to gain possession of the vessel from the priest's descendant; however, he threw it into the ocean to keep it from being tampered. The vase was recovered years later in Hong Kong and was auctioned off to a councilman. The demon, unfortunately, escaped and took control of the councilman's body, beginning a spree of terror in the city.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$6 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Norman Law Man, Stanley Siu Wing
- Kent Cheng Jak-siCheung Sap Yat
- Natalis Chan Pak-cheungChan Pak Tung
- Stanley Fung Shui-FanCouncillor Steven Kay
- Jacky Cheung Hok-yauJacky
- Elsie Chan Yik-SiCat
- Anglie Leung Wan-YuiMabel
- Paul Chung FatDemon from the Vase
- Manfred Wong Man-chunBo
- Hung MeiSteven's Mother
- Helena Law LanCouncillor Tang