Kung Fu Zombie A.K.A. 烏龍天師招積鬼 • Wu Long Tian Shi Zhao Ji Gui (1981)

Kung Fu Zombie (1981), also released as Wu Long Tian Shi Zhao Ji Gui (烏龍天師招積鬼), is a Hong Kong martial arts horror comedy directed by Hua Yi-hung. Starring Billy Chong, Chan Lau, Lee Hoi-sang, Chin Yuet-sang, Yeung Pan-pan, and Hwang Jang Lee, this cult favorite blends traditional kung fu, Taoist magic, hopping vampires, zombies, and comedy into one of Hong Kong cinema's most entertaining supernatural martial arts films. Available from ClassicKungFuMovies.com for collectors who value accurate film details and hard-to-find physical media.

STORY OVERVIEW

After escaping a deadly confrontation with a ruthless criminal, a talented young martial artist becomes the target of a sinister revenge plot. Rather than challenging him honorably, his enemies hire a powerful Taoist sorcerer who summons zombies, ghosts, and supernatural forces to destroy him. As dark magic spreads across the countryside, every battle becomes more dangerous than the last.

Determined to protect his family and defeat the growing evil, the young fighter joins forces with skilled martial artists and Taoist priests. Their fight against the undead leads to unforgettable battles featuring hopping vampires, possessed corpses, supernatural spells, and exciting kung fu action before the final showdown with the evil sorcerer.

MARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS

Kung Fu Zombie successfully combines traditional kung fu choreography with supernatural horror and slapstick comedy. Billy Chong delivers fast, athletic fight scenes while Hwang Jang Lee provides memorable villainy, creating an entertaining blend of martial arts and fantasy that helped define Hong Kong's unique horror-comedy style during the early 1980s.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

Collectors continue to enjoy Kung Fu Zombie for its creative mix of martial arts, Taoist folklore, hopping vampires, and comedy. Billy Chong's energetic performance, imaginative action sequences, and memorable supernatural battles have made it one of the best-loved kung fu horror films of its era.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Released in 1981, Kung Fu Zombie helped popularize the successful combination of martial arts, horror, and comedy that would become a defining style of Hong Kong cinema throughout the 1980s. Its influence can still be seen in later supernatural kung fu films that blended traditional Chinese folklore with fast-paced martial arts action.

• Verified A.K.A.:
  • Kung Fu Zombie
  • Wu Long Tian Shi Zhao Ji Gui
  • 烏龍天師招積鬼
• Director: Hua Yi-hung
• Starring: Billy Chong, Chan Lau, Lee Hoi-sang, Chin Yuet-sang, Yeung Pan-pan, Hwang Jang Lee
• Studio: Eternal Film Company
• Format: DVD
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono)
• Running Time: 94 Minutes
• Country: Hong Kong
• Release Year: 1981

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