Hungry Ghost Festival

5 of the best things to do this weekend, August 16-18, in Hong Kong, from music to movies

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5 of the best things to do this weekend, August 16-18, in Hong Kong, from music to movies

Kumi and Naoki met at university and founded the band in 1997, and now have eight albums under their belts. Fans can look forward to a live performance of their terrific new single, “Forgive Me Not”, which was released in May. “Love Psychedelico – Live in Hong Kong 2024”, MacPherson Stadium, 38 Nelson Street, Mong … Read more

5 Hong Kong horror film gems from Sammo Hung, Peter Chan, Fruit Chan and others

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5 Hong Kong horror film gems from Sammo Hung, Peter Chan, Fruit Chan and others

Below, Hendrix picks his favourite five Hong Kong horrors and rates them on his personal scary meter. Reader be warned! I’ve screened this a few times to audiences, and people have just walked out, absolutely silent and white-faced.Grady Hendrix on his second-scariest pick 1. The Boxer’s Omen (1983, directed by Kuei Chih-hung) Scariness rating: 11 … Read more