{"product_id":"deadful-melody-a-k-a-deadly-melody-六指琴魔-1994","title":"Deadful Melody A.K.A. Deadly Melody • 六指琴魔 (1994)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeadful Melody\u003c\/strong\u003e (1994), also known as \u003cstrong\u003eDeadly Melody\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e六指琴魔\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a Hong Kong fantasy wuxia starring \u003cstrong\u003eBrigitte Lin, Yuen Biao\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eCarina Lau\u003c\/strong\u003e. Directed by \u003cstrong\u003eNg Min Kan\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film combines supernatural martial arts, swordplay, revenge, romance, and the mysterious power of a deadly magical lyre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSixteen years after rival martial arts clans attack a family protecting a powerful magical lyre, \u003cstrong\u003eWong Suet-mui\u003c\/strong\u003e escapes with the instrument while her younger brother \u003cstrong\u003eLui Lun\u003c\/strong\u003e is separated from her. Suet-mui eventually becomes a formidable martial artist who masters the destructive power of the lyre, while Lui Lun grows up under the guidance of another swordsman and trains in the security and courier business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the deadly instrument resurfaces, the martial arts world becomes consumed by greed and revenge. The rival clans seek possession of the lyre because its mysterious melodies can unleash devastating supernatural power. As Lui Lun becomes involved in protecting the instrument, he and Suet-mui are drawn toward a confrontation that reveals the connection between the two long-separated siblings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeadful Melody\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic 1990s Hong Kong fantasy wuxia built around supernatural martial arts and elaborate swordplay. The film combines high-flying acrobatics, weapons combat, mystical powers, and the unusual concept of a musical instrument being used as a deadly martial arts weapon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe film's action is closely tied to the magical lyre itself, with musical notes becoming weapons capable of causing devastating destruction. Its exaggerated movement, supernatural combat, dramatic swordplay, and fantasy atmosphere place it firmly within the colorful tradition of Hong Kong wuxia cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeadful Melody\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together three major Hong Kong stars of the period: \u003cstrong\u003eBrigitte Lin\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eYuen Biao\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eCarina Lau\u003c\/strong\u003e. Lin's powerful fantasy-wuxia presence is complemented by Yuen Biao's athletic martial arts style, while Carina Lau plays an important role in the film's supernatural conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of 1990s Hong Kong martial arts cinema, the film is especially notable for its combination of fantasy, wuxia swordplay, supernatural powers, revenge, and an unusual magical instrument. It is also one of Brigitte Lin's later fantasy martial arts films before her retirement from acting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in Hong Kong in 1994, \u003cstrong\u003eDeadful Melody\u003c\/strong\u003e arrived during the highly popular wave of fantasy wuxia productions that followed films such as \u003cem\u003eSwordsman II\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA Chinese Ghost Story\u003c\/em\u003e. The film is based on the wuxia novel by \u003cstrong\u003eNi Kuang\u003c\/strong\u003e and was directed by \u003cstrong\u003eNg Min Kan\u003c\/strong\u003e. Contemporary and retrospective sources identify the film as a Hong Kong fantasy wuxia featuring Brigitte Lin, Yuen Biao, and Carina Lau. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE MAGIC LYRE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chinese title \u003cstrong\u003e六指琴魔\u003c\/strong\u003e is commonly romanized as \u003cstrong\u003eLiuzhi Qinmo\u003c\/strong\u003e. International sources also identify the film under titles including \u003cstrong\u003eDeadly Melody\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eThe Magic Lyre\u003c\/strong\u003e. The story centers on a supernatural lyre whose music possesses deadly powers, making the instrument one of the film's defining elements. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified A.K.A.s:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeadful Melody – English release title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeadly Melody – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Magic Lyre – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e六指琴魔 – Original Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiuzhi Qinmo – Mandarin romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix-Fingered Strings Demon – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ng Min Kan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWriters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chan Man-Keung, Johnny Lee Kwing-Kai, Lee 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