I sat down in 2021 to watch the 1980 martial arts comedy "Gui da gui" (aka "Encounter of the Spooky Kind") for the first time. Needless to say that with my admiration for the Asian cinema, of course I had to watch it. And the movie also had Sammo Hung on the cast list.
Now, the storyline told in "Encounter of the Spooky Kind" is pretty entertaining. Sure, this is a combination of slapstick comedy, martial arts and a bit of drama and traditional ghost/vampire lore. So there is a bit of everything to be enjoyed here.
The movie has some very enjoyable characters, and they also had a great cast ensemble to bring these characters to life. While this isn't among the best of Sammo Hung movies, then it still rather entertaining.
There is a good amount of funny scenes and laughs throughout the course of "Encounter of the Spooky Kind".
Visually then the effects in this 1980 movie are hopelessly outdated and laughable to look at. Especially the make-up and special effects on the hopping vampire and the reanimated corpse.
I am rating "Encounter of the Spooky Kind" a six out of ten stars. This is definitely an older movie that is worth taking the time to watch.
Now, the storyline told in "Encounter of the Spooky Kind" is pretty entertaining. Sure, this is a combination of slapstick comedy, martial arts and a bit of drama and traditional ghost/vampire lore. So there is a bit of everything to be enjoyed here.
The movie has some very enjoyable characters, and they also had a great cast ensemble to bring these characters to life. While this isn't among the best of Sammo Hung movies, then it still rather entertaining.
There is a good amount of funny scenes and laughs throughout the course of "Encounter of the Spooky Kind".
Visually then the effects in this 1980 movie are hopelessly outdated and laughable to look at. Especially the make-up and special effects on the hopping vampire and the reanimated corpse.
I am rating "Encounter of the Spooky Kind" a six out of ten stars. This is definitely an older movie that is worth taking the time to watch.