

Mortuary Blues
1990, Cantonese. Directed by Jeffrey Lau.
On a remote island off Hong Kong, its rich and happy inhabitants are celebrating an annual ritual by staging an operatic show. The island is not productive but its people are rich. No wonder police chief Yuan Kuei becomes suspicious. He thinks he is sitting on top of a narcotics ring. His two men are ordered to watch closely movement of the opera people. Little does the chief know that actually the islanders are living off the loot their ancestors made by raiding a government gold galleon some centuries ago. They buried much of the treasure and a dormant vampire under a pagoda......
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
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Cast & crew
- Jeffrey LauDirector
- Corey YuenSergeant Shih Chun
- Sandra Ng Kwan-yu9th Sister
- Sheila Chan Suk-lanChiu
- Lowell Lo Koon-tingMr. Lin
- David Lo Dai-WaiSergeant Li Ching Wen
- Alex ToChen Lung Shih
- Amy Yip Chi-MeiMei
- Jaclyn Chu Wai-SanHsiu
- Suen TongHua in Dream
- Paul Chung FatTreasure Hunter / Hsiu's Lover
- Tai BoTreasure Hunter
- Charlie Cho Cha-leeOpera Manager
Details
- Released
- 11 August 1990
- Original title
- 屍家重地
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Jeffrey Lau
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Mortuary Blues: quick answers
What should I watch before Mortuary Blues?
Watch Mr. Vampire III (1987), Mr Vampire Saga 4 (1988), Vampire vs. Vampire (1989), and Encounters of the Spooky Kind II (1990) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Mortuary Blues?
Next in the series: Magic Cop (1990), The Ultimate Vampire (1991), and Spiritual Trinity (1991).
Is Mortuary Blues worth watching?
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How long is Mortuary Blues?
Mortuary Blues runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Mortuary Blues have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mortuary Blues. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mortuary Blues parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Mortuary Blues yet.
Which OTT platform is Mortuary Blues on?
Mortuary Blues isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 August 1990. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mortuary Blues?
If you liked Mortuary Blues, try Trick 'r Treat, The Witches of Eastwick, High Spirits.
Who directed Mortuary Blues?
Mortuary Blues (1990) was directed by Jeffrey Lau and stars Corey Yuen, Sandra Ng Kwan-yu, Sheila Chan Suk-lan.





