As a fan of director Ngai Choi Lam’s bonkers, genre-defying The Seventh Curse and Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky, I was eager to explore more of his filmography. So, with some trepidation given the title, I watched Erotic Ghost Story.
It proves a disappointing mix of horror and sex-comedy, spending much of its time proffering shots of full-frontal female nudity and scenes of sweaty, simulated sex. But when it pivots to horror, it goes hard, with characters vomiting blood and monsters ripping off faces, making for a shocking surprise. To delve further, I must reveal a plot twist, so beware, spoilers follow. Continue reading...