The Deadly Strands
2013, Chinese. Directed by Xiaoxi Zhao & Xiaoou Zhao.
deadly strands
The Deadly Strands is a 2013 Chinese horror film directed by Zhao Xiaoxi. It stars Leon Dai, Zak Zhai and Kong Qianqian. The film is released in China on 5th July. A radio talk show host and his family fall on troubled and terror-filled times when the ghost of his suicidal ex-wife finds a mysterious way to seek revenge on her cheating husband and find vindication with the children from his previous marriage. One by one strange accidents begin to occur, and bodies begin to pile up. The only common denominator between the deaths? The talk show host, his daughter, and a long beautiful wig.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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- Released
- 3 May 2013
- Country
- China
- Written by
- Yiru Zhang, Zimo Zhai
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How long is The Deadly Strands?
The Deadly Strands runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Which OTT platform is The Deadly Strands on?
The Deadly Strands isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Deadly Strands?
If you liked The Deadly Strands, try Maniac, Black Widow, The Town that Dreaded Sundown.
Who directed The Deadly Strands?
The Deadly Strands (2013) was directed by Xiaoxi Zhao and Xiaoou Zhao and stars Leon Dai, Kate Yeung Kei, Liang Jing.