Phantom of the Theatre
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Chinese | 魔宫魅影 |
Mandarin | mó gōng mèi yǐng |
Directed by | Raymond Yip |
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Written by |
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Production company |
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Distributed by |
Bona Film Group Huaxia Film Distribution Beijing Herun Chaofan Film Distribution[2] |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
Country |
China Hong Kong |
Language | Mandarin |
Box office | US$7.9 million |
Phantom of the Theatre (Chinese: 魔宫魅影; pinyin: Mo Gong Mei Ying) is a 2016 Chinese-Hong Kong thriller film directed by Raymond Yip, starring Ruby Lin, Tony Yang, Simon Yam and Huang Lei. The film depicts a story happened in voluptuous Shanghai in the 1930s, re-presenting the prosperity and charm of Shanghai in its peak time, with distinctive characteristics of that time and irreproachably interpreting the humanity.[3] It was released in China on April 29, 2016.[4][5]
Plot
A haunted theatre, filled with the vengeful spirits of a tragically-trapped performance troupe murdered in a fire 13 years ago, waits for the once-grand palatial playhouse to re-open with a new show… and bring in new victims…[6] The Phantom of the Theatre depicts a tragic love story between hot film star Meng Sifan and young director Gu Weibang, the son of the warlord Gu Mingshan.[7]
Cast
- Ruby Lin as Meng SiFan
- Tony Yang as Gu Wei Bang
- Simon Yam as Gu Ming Shan
- Huang Hung as forensic pathologist
- Jing Gangshan
- Huang Lei
- Zhang Zifeng
- Meng Yao
- Li Jing
- Wu Xu Dong
Production
The film cast will be led by Ruby Lin, Raymond Yip, and Manfred Wong. This is the third time for the three co-star in horror films.[8] Phantom of the Theatre was filmed in Shanghai. Shooting of the film started on January 13, 2015 and was wrapped up on March 3, 2015.
Release
The film wasn moved from its scheduled release date of November 27, 2015, to April 28, 2016.[9]
Country | Released Date | Alternate title |
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China | 29 April 2016 | 魔宫魅影 (mó gōng mèi yǐng) |
United States (Limited) | 6 May 2016 | Phantom of the Theatre |
Canada (Limited) | 6 May 2016 | Phantom of the Theatre |
Vietnam | 13 May 2016 | Bóng Ma Nhà Hát |
Taiwan | 13 May 2016 | 魔宫魅影 (mó gōng mèi yǐng) |
Reception
The film grossed US$7.85 million on its opening weekend in China.[10]
Music
- "Mí Wù" (迷雾; "The Fog") sung by A-Lin
References
- ↑ "The ghost" after Ruby Lin perform triangle to create the magic phantom thriller drama play". dramasvideo.tv. October 14, 2015. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
- ↑ "魔宫魅影(2016)". cbooo.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved April 27, 2016.
- ↑ "The Oriental Phantom of the Opera, from the Bund of Shanghai to Beijing Film Festival". Bjiff.com. April 1, 2015. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
- ↑ "魔宫魅影 (2016)". movie.douban.com (in Chinese). douban.com. Retrieved April 27, 2016.
- ↑ "魔宫魅影". piaofang.maoyan.com (in Chinese). maoyan.com. Retrieved April 27, 2016.
- ↑ "Well Go USA projects terror with 'Phantom of the Theatre'". cityonfire. April 15, 2016. Retrieved April 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Ruby Lin plays three roles in 'Phantom of the Theatre'". china.org.cn. April 28, 2016. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
- ↑ "Horror Film "Phantom of the Theater" to Feature Chinese Elements". cri.cn. April 2, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
- ↑ "奇幻惊悚电影《魔宫魅影》11月27日全国公映". xinhuanet. October 12, 2015. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ↑ Frater, Patrick (May 1, 2016). "China Box Office: 'Book of Love' Wins May Day Weekend". Variety. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
External links
- Phantom of the Theatre at the Internet Movie Database
- Phantom of the Theatre at the Hong Kong Movie DataBase
- Phantom of the Theatre at Variety
- Phantom of the Theatre at Rotten Tomatoes
- Official Trailer (English) on YouTube
- Teaser Trailer on YouTube
- Wellgo Entertainment Official Page at wellgousa.com
- Official Weibo at weibo.cn
- Baidu Info at baike.baidu.com