Rigor Mortis (2013)

Rigor Mortis/Geung Si. If you have seen a movie called, 'Occurance at Owl Creek Bridge' this movie will make sense. I still have some questions about the story; i.e., the father and son relationship. And how much of the movie follows traditional Chinese folklore. Even with sub-titles the film was gripping. Every actor/actress seemed perfectly suited to their role. The story is not exactly linear but, in the end all is explained. Quite a combination of action/horror and pathos. On my system of three elements, story, acting, effects it scores high on all three. I have read Geung Si is a homage to the Mr. Vampire series; which I have yet to see but, the a for mentioned source is said to have a component of humour. There was no humour in this movie I saw. Geung Si is a deadly seriously film with only one scene of sexual content. I watch this movie several times a year and for reasons I have yet to understand, I find it uplifting. I have recommended Rigor Mortis to friends repeated and I now recommend it to you. I am puzzled as to its low rating.

Growing up in Japan during the 80's, I remembered the Chinese 'hopping' vampire movies. In Japan we called them 'pyon, pyon' (the sound that they made when they hopped.) I still have the toy figures and the stuffed version too. I was very excited when I learned of RIGOR MORTIS and realized it was a up to date retelling of the 'hopping' Vampire. Unlike the 80's version, there is no humor in RIGOR MORTIS. It starts off bleak, turns creepy/eerie and then goes into dark and depressing mode. Its an ensemble piece, where you are introduced to several characters and their prospective back stories. You meet a washed up actor who moves into a dreary apartment complex for the purpose of committing suicide, but is saved by a former vampire hunter who now makes glutinous rice for the other tenants. You meet a priest who dabbles in the dark arts, a troubled woman and her young albino boy and a seamstress who becomes widowed and is robbed of her happiness. Without giving too much away, the seamstress takes a slow, methodical slide into madness and despair and well, you have to see for yourself what happens. Add twin ghosts and a hopping vampire and you have yourself a scenario where no good will come out of it. There are scares (but not of the jump variety), but Juno Mak is more interested in creating a creepy, depressing vibe but does it with such a style that you find yourself glued to the screen watching helplessly as the events and despair slowly unfolds until the twisted ending. I highly recommend this film. There is something here for everyone: the story, the visuals, interesting characters etc. Think of this film as a roller coaster. It takes a while to get up that first steep climb, but the drop is worth the wait.

I m not gotta say it's bad，but this movie really makes me feel uncomfortable! many people try to understand the whole story by some more details and after I saw it I found that the movie let me remember of Mulholland Drive. In Rigor Mortis, Siu-hou Chin was a former zombie star , down and out!He end his life by hang himself in 2442 room,and all other things u see in this movie r some kind of illusion of Siu-hou Chin,maybe with all this fake illusion he can feel more honourable in his heart. Also I know that,this movie wants to salute zombie films of hong kong in 80s and 90s,but to be honest it's more likely a Japanese movie . I love old hong kong movies, zombie movies 'cause they just like B movies which can make one feel happy , fully and delightfully!After saw a movie like that my mood is very good!However, after I saw Rigor Mortis I really feel very depressive and I just don't know why .

Rigor Mortis is not a horror movie that is eager to scare the pants out of people. As what the trailer suggests, it is a moody atmospheric horror movie that is borderline art-house. What may surprise audience is that it actually takes its time to develop the story.The story: It is quite straight-forward. A man moves into a spooky apartment in a 'washed- out' building. It is expected as spirits inhabit the apartment and things happen. Hold on before you think this will turn into a thrilling and scary ride. In fact, this favours slow-burning thrills and pace. It doesn't move in a break-neck pace but strangely the slow-burning pace will urge you to find out more. It builds up to a visually stunning climax where a fight with the vampire ensues. The stylish effects including the slo-mo and a few brief fight scenes enhance the movie, adding a flavour to it. The moody atmosphere of the movie is commendable.Overall: It is commendable that this breaks away from the other horror movies. Instead it is a bleak but stylish horror movie with a slower pace. Watch this movie without thinking too much and let the story reveal its truth in its own style. http://moreviewsed.blogspot.sg