Encounters of the Spooky Kind
1980, Cantonese. Directed by Sammo Hung Kam-bo.
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"Big Guts" Cheung, a man well known in his local village for his lack of fear, is put to the test after being tricked into spending the night in a temple full of spirits, zombies, and vampires.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 107 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Encounters of the Spooky Kind is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Sammo Hung Kam-boDirector
- Sammo Hung Kam-boBold Cheung
- Paul Chung FatPriest Tsui
- Wu MaAh Chiu
- Lam Ching-yingThe Inspector
- Peter Chan LungPriest Chin Hoi
- To Siu-ningAh Dooh / Ah To / Cocky
- Huang HaMaster Tam
- Leung Suet-MeiCheung's Wife
- Tai BoAdviser Lau
- Chang Ching-PoUncle Fok
- Yuen MiuAh Mu / Prison Guard
- Ho Pak-KwongPeeping Tom
Details
- Released
- 24 December 1980
- Original title
- 鬼打鬼
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Wong Ying, Sammo Hung Kam-bo
- Box office
- $732K
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Encounters of the Spooky Kind: quick answers
What comes after Encounters of the Spooky Kind?
Next in the series: The Dead and the Deadly (1982), Hocus Pocus (1984), and Those Merry Souls (1985).
Is Encounters of the Spooky Kind worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 107 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Encounters of the Spooky Kind?
Encounters of the Spooky Kind runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Encounters of the Spooky Kind have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Encounters of the Spooky Kind. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Encounters of the Spooky Kind parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Encounters of the Spooky Kind is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Encounters of the Spooky Kind on?
Encounters of the Spooky Kind is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Encounters of the Spooky Kind?
If you liked Encounters of the Spooky Kind, try Death Becomes Her, Vampire Cleanup Department, Secret Society of Second-Born Royals.
Who directed Encounters of the Spooky Kind?
Encounters of the Spooky Kind (1980) was directed by Sammo Hung Kam-bo and stars Sammo Hung Kam-bo, Paul Chung Fat, Wu Ma.