Keeper of Darkness

Keeper of Darkness

Film poster
Traditional 陀地驅魔人
Simplified 陀地驱魔人
Mandarin Tuó Dì Qū Mó Rén
Cantonese To4 Dei2 Keoi1 Mo1 Jan4
Directed by Nick Cheung
Produced by Claudie Chung
Law Chi-leung
Cheung Chi-kwong
Screenplay by Yeung Sin-ling
Starring Nick Cheung
Amber Kuo
Louis Cheung
Sisley Choi
Xing Yu
Philip Keung
Karena Lam
Music by Mark Lui
Cinematography Chan Chi-ying
Edited by Fire Lee
Production
company
One Cool Film Production
United Filmmakers Organisation (UFO)
Distributed by Edko Films
Release dates
  • November 26, 2015 (2015-11-26)
Running time
 103 minutes
Country Hong Kong
Language Cantonese
Mandarin
Box office HK$15.9 million[1]

Keeper of Darkness is a 2015 Hong Kong horror film directed by and starring Nick Cheung.[1] The film co-stars Amber Kuo, Louis Cheung, Sisley Choi, Xing Yu and Philip Keung, with a special appearance by Karena Lam. It was released on November 26, 2015.[2]

Plot[3]

Street-smart exorcist Fatt has a unique method of dealing with vengeful spirits: He negotiates with them and persuades them to let go of their grudges. After recordings of his exorcisms go viral, Fatt attracts the attentions of a murderous spirit who’s targeting mediums, as well as a troublesome reporter who takes great interest in Fatt and his close relationship with a female spirit.

Cast

Cameo appearance

Reception

The film was number-one on its opening weekend in Hong Kong, with HK$5.75 million.[4] The following weekend it grossed HK$3.80 million and stayed at number-one.[5] On the third weekend it grossed HK$2.29 million and was number-two behind Point Break.[1]

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations
Ceremony Category Recipient Outcome
35th Hong Kong Film Awards[6] Best Actor Nick Cheung Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Louis Cheung Nominated
Best New Performer Sisley Choi Nominated
Best Sound Design Kinson Tsang, George Lee Nominated
Best Visual Design Enoch Chan, Felix Lai Nominated
Best New Director Nick Cheung Nominated
22nd Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards[7] Best Actor Nick Cheung Nominated
Film of Merit Keeper of Darkness Won

References

  1. 1 2 3 Ma, Kevin (December 16, 2015). "Surprise is box office surprise in China". Film Business Asia. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "陀地驱魔人 陀地驅魔人 (2015)". movie.douban.com (in Chinese). douban.com. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  3. ↑ http://www.gooddrama.net/hongk-movie/keeper-of-darkness-movie
  4. ↑ Ma, Kevin (December 4, 2015). "Martian orbits atop China box office". Film Business Asia. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  5. ↑ Ma, Kevin (December 11, 2015). "Keeper of Darkness holds top spot in Hong Kong". Film Business Asia. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  6. ↑ "第35屆香港電影金像獎提名名單".
  7. ↑ "第二十二屆香港電影評論學會大獎得獎理由撮要".

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