
Nightbreed(1990)
A troubled young man is drawn to a mythical place called Midian where a variety of friendly monsters are hiding from humanity. Meanwhile, a sadistic serial killer is looking for a patsy.


Liu Xinyu
Qing Zhu

Jason Sze
Shi Lingxiao
Xie Shixin
Fang Tianyi

Chen Chuang
Disciple
Cong Sihan
He Hua

Yue Dongfeng
Sai Banxian

Zhao Qiusheng
Village Chief
Folk tales of Chu Maxian is a horror, mystery, fantasy film released in 2025 exploring themes of chinese republican era, chinese folklore. Directed by Xie Shaofeng, it stars Liu Xinyu, Jason Sze, Xie Shixin. Set during the turbulent Republic of China era, forensic pathologist Fang Tianyi ventures into the forests of Northeast China to uncover the truth behind a series of mysterious murders.
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