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A Soul at Night

A Soul at Night (1941)

Jan 01, 1941 N/A Horror Romance

A female ghost appeared in a barren mound near Yangjiazhuang, wailing every night and terrifying the villagers. The feathered priest of the God of Wealth Temple tells the villagers to offer food and paper money to the female ghost, and the female ghost is indeed much quieter, but she only takes food and not paper money. When a young man, Wang Yuan Sheng, comes back from a trip, he does not see his child bride, Xiu Fang. His mother tells him that Xiu Fang has been having an affair with someone since he left and is pregnant, so she has already run away from home. Knowing that Xiu Fang is pregnant with her own child, Yuan Sheng does not believe his mother's story. Mother Wang is frightened by the ghost's screams and falls ill. Yuan Sheng becomes suspicious of the ghost's true identity because the ghost only takes food.

Directed by Jianong Gong

Cast

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Qi Zhou

as 冯狗子

Feng Xu
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Feng Xu

as 王远生

Yiu Kwang-Chao
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Yiu Kwang-Chao

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Wan'er Murong

as

Ma Ji
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Ma Ji

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Na Meng
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Na Meng

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Qin Wei

as

Crew

Director
  • Jianong Gong
Writer
  • Xu Zhuodai

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Thematic Analysis

This Horror/Romance film explores themes of fear and survival, delving into the psychological aspects of human nature when confronted with the unknown. A Soul at Night presents a unique perspective on the horror genre by focusing on the psychological terror rather than relying on typical jump scares.

Director Jianong Gong 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 pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 1941, 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 A Soul at Night took approximately 33 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The costume department created over 396 unique costume pieces for the production.
  • The screenplay went through 15 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
  • The film contains approximately 1295 individual shots.

Historical Context

  • In 1941, when this film was released:
  • Rock and roll music was revolutionizing popular culture.
  • Television was becoming a dominant form of home entertainment.
  • The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: January 1, 1941

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