Cast
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Kitty Ting Hao
as Yiu Mei-Chi
Cheung Ying-Tsoi
as Yau Chi-Kin
Cheung Ching
as Chan Yat-Fan
Lee Heung-Kam
as Ting Heung-Heung
Lee Pang-Fei
as Ho Wai-Man
Sze-Ma Wah-Lung
as Detective
Yung Yuk-Yi
as Mrs Lau
Ling Mung
as Housekeeper Kan
Hui Ying-Ying
as Manager's wife
Leung Suk-Hing
as Third Sister
Yeung Yip-Wang
as Chairman Lau
Lai Man
as Mother-in-law
Lee Sau-Kei
as General Manager Lee
Chow Gat
as Shop manager
Ng Lap
as Manager Ho
Crew
Director
- Wong Fung
Producer
- Yuen Chi-Tak
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
This Mystery/Drama/Horror film explores themes of fear and survival, delving into the psychological aspects of human nature when confronted with the unknown. Devil's Love presents a unique perspective on the horror genre by focusing on the psychological terror rather than relying on typical jump scares.
Director Wong Fung brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1964, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Devil's Love took approximately 14 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 106 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 127 minutes long.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- The screenplay went through 10 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- The film contains approximately 1929 individual shots.
Historical Context
- In 1964, when this film was released:
- The Vietnam War was becoming increasingly controversial.
- Social and cultural revolution was transforming Western societies.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: July 15, 1964
- Runtime: 1h 46m