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A Masterpiece!

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

Having watched many Category III films, I often wonder how Hong Kong film censors make their decisions. While I can understand why they wish to avoid explicit depictions of Triad rituals on moral/social grounds, there simply is no comparison to the level of brutality displayed in this film - which is why I have often wondered why there isn't a "Cat IIIB" category. If there was, this film would be a perfect candidate for such a classification.I am not really a huge fan of this type of film, but I seem to have gone on a mini "slasher fest" recently. I've avoided this film for a long time, due to the content, and have worked my way up towards it by watching films like "The Story Of Ricky" and "Daughter Of Darkness" - both of which I found to be hilarious and displaying levels of brutality which I don't find too uncomfortable to watch. But nothing prepared me for this one. Oh, good lord... when you witness the first brutal killing even before the title has started to roll, you know you're in for something special.Like other Cat III classics like "Daughter of Darkness" and "Dr. Lamb", the film is mostly in flashback - we already know about the killing spree before most of the killings are shown.I'm not going to describe the killings, as I think that this film is best watched for its shock value. If you want detailed descriptions, you are welcome to seek them elsewhere. All I'm going to say is that Anthony Wong's performance is superb - I can't think of many other HK actors who are this well-suited to utterly hideous, sleazy, disgusting characters like this. Watching a comparatively normal guy turn into a crazed killer, and then observing his descent into madness while imprisoned, it's actually possible to start to have some sympathy for his character. Well, for a few seconds, at least :) The film really only loses a point for the quality of cinematography, and for the fact that there are probably better-made films with similar content. But I am a HK film fan, not a horror/slasher fan, so I can't really compare this film to any non-HK films with similar content. The superb soundtrack, however, is suitably dark, cold and creates a perfectly frightening atmosphere.All I'm going to say to end this review is that if you are a fan of one of the following: the horror/splatter genre, the Category III category/"genre", Hong Kong films generally, or Anthony Wong himself, then this film is absolutely essential viewing. This is one film which I will never forget as long as I live, even though I'm not sure if I will ever watch it again. This is the only film which has caused me to develop abdominal pain while watching it. An utterly hideous, sickening, disgusting and often uncomfortable-to-watch near-masterpiece, and that's why I love it.

i liked this one. you should too.honk kong films such as human pork chop, daughter of darkness... have similar content.they have humor, they have horror and gore all in the same film...we'll the cinematography is no Election standard, but if the plot takes you away it doesn't matter...i won't tell no more...watch it for your self. of course there are movies better than this, but i would recommend this one.AND NOW TO FILL THE TEN LINES WITH JUST MEANINGLESS WORDS =D=D=D=D

The first Cat III movie I ever watched. Wow, I was blown away by this one. I know this certainly has some love on the board (in fact I can't remember anyone saying they didn't like it, that has watched it) but I believe this deserves more recognition and a wider audience. The subject matter is probably not for everyones..(ahem)..taste - featuring cannibalism, rape, child killing and brutal violence, however director Herman Yau and writer Law Kam Fai have created a horror masterpiece. The story is grisly and Yau doesn't turn the camera away from most of the violence. Its visceral and shocking and for me a breath of fresh air. The story is rather simple, a psychotic goes on the run and ends up working in (or maybe owning??) a restaurant. Although he is not stupid, he cannot control his murderous urges to try and claim, what he believes, is rightfully his. I won't go any farther with plot details as its more fun finding out by yourself Some people view the "comedic" parts involving the police (most notably a female police officer who is continually harassed by her male colleagues - although at times she gives as good as she gets) to be out of place and ham fisted. While I couldn't really argue too much with that, I thought it gave some light relief from the deadly serious tone of the rest of the movie. It certainly didn't detract too much for me anyway. Finally, I believe that this movie would not be anywhere near successful without Anthony Wong. He was the deal breaker. He won a Hong Kong Film Award for his performance and absolutely deserved it. I really can't tell you how impressed I was with his performance, but you need to see it for yourself. Outstanding. TTKK's Bottomline - If you can..(ahem)..stomach the subject matter, this movie is pure horror gold.

'The Untold Story' is purportedly based on a true story. If that is indeed the case, this film is one of the more horrifying endeavors I have had the pleasure to witness in all my years. Even if it is not, this still quite a film...Herman Yau directed this HK horror masterpiece masterfully. Anthony Wong (as Kai) gives one of the most convincing psycho performances I have ever encountered (at that's saying a lot)...The story is a relatively simple one (albeit very effective). At the outset, Kai and his boss have some sort of monetary dispute involving gambling and cheating. An argument ensues, at which point Kai than proceeds to go sickhouse, and kill the man... Fast forward 8 years...Kai is running a restaurant. Mysteriously, the previous owner and his family are nowhere to be found. As the police and various people begin to inquire about how Kai came into ownership of the restaurant, the questions begin to pile up (as do the missing bodies)...Kai, being witty as well as psychotic devises a clever and creative way to dispose of the various bodies that he has created. By the way, don't eat the 'pork buns'... Eventually the local police (who are portrayed as silly, Police Academy-esquire buffoons) become suspicious, leading to the arrest and eventual imprisonment of Kai. Torture and brutality ensue, culminating in a coerced confession presented beautifully and horrifically by Yau...Much has been made of the violent and wicked nature of this film. Perhaps I am jaded, but I did not find this film to be gratuitously violent. All of the violent and wicked acts depicted were in context, and served the purpose of showing what a monster Kai is..This may sound like a rather simple film. Plotwise it is. However, the story was well-constructed, and Yau's capable direction keep things moving forward engagingly so. This is a captivating and enthralling story, all the more incredible because it allegedly happened. If you love a good true crime/horror story (and are not of the squeamish variety), you will most likely find this to be a fascinating and well-done film...