Encounters of the Spooky Kind (1980)

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm UTC-04:00

6424 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48210 | Detroit

Senate Theater
Publisher/HostSenate Theater
Encounters of the Spooky Kind (1980)
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Encounters of the Spooky Kind (1980)
Sat. Nov 1
Doors – 7:00 PM
Organ Overture – 7:30 PM
Films – 8:00 PM
Tickets - $6
1hr 42min |R| Martial Arts/Horror/Comedy | Hong Kong


Sorcery and possession. Ghosts and zombies. High kicks and hijinks.
. . . A hopping vampire?

It’s the trailblazing action horror comedy kung fu mashup, Encounters of the Spooky Kind, written, directed and starring Hong Kong legend, Sammo Hung! Released on the cusp of a long string of hits for Hung, (including several action comedies with his drama academy classmate, Jackie Chan) this sensational martial arts romp follows the exploits of Bold Cheung, a hapless rickshaw driver facing haunted temples, monsters in various stages of decomposition, an unfriendly sorcerer, and his unfaithful wife.
With timing and finesse, (both in the comedy and fight choreography) Encounters helped set a new standard in the martial arts action comedy subgenre. And, by adding to the mix supernatural horror influenced by Chinese folklore, it even started a sub-subgenre of “hopping vampire” flicks based on the mythological jiangshi, reanimated corpses who have come to suck your. . . vital force.
It’s eerie. It’s exciting. It’s absurd. It’s a lark.
It’s at the Senate.


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