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SHAW BROTHERS (HK) LTD. A SHAW STUDIOS PRODUCTION

- Let's jump in, too! - Sure!

It's so refreshing!

Yes, it is!

Catch me!

Help!

Help!

This was hers!

YANG CHI-CHING, LAM FUNG, AU GA-LAI, WONG JING-JING

Hey!

Hi, Zhen-sheng!

Zhen-sheng, it's been a few years, but you two are still the same.

That's right.

It's so nice to go on vacation.

We get to check out first-rate cities.

But many strange things have been happening in this city lately.

Many unbelievable things have occurred one after another.

You wouldn't believe it.

Zhen-sheng, why did you want us to come here so urgently?

- Do you believe in black magic? - Black magic?

I invited you two here to help me unravel the secrets of black magic.

At the hospital where I work, there has been a slew of odd diseases

that have no medical explanation.

So you thought of black magic.

In fact, everyone here believes that black magic does exist.

Zhen-sheng, you're a doctor of medicine and highly educated.

Why are you suddenly superstitious?

Since you're here, there's no rush.

Take your time studying it. I promise you'll be interested.

Let's talk later.

I made a reservation for tonight at the Neptune nightclub to welcome you.

Here. Cheers.

Thank you.

- Let's invite them to Hong Kong next year. - You'll have to show us around.

Ms. Hong, you promised to have supper with me tonight. Well?

Sorry, I have plans tonight. I'll see you another day.

This sort of ulcer doesn't have a proper medical name.

Because it looks like a human face, everyone calls it a human-faced ulcer.

It's said to be the deadliest poison curse called Green Poison.

It's incurable.

How long has this patient been hospitalized?

It's been three months. No medicine has been effective.

Doctor... please save my life.

Please cure me.

I want to see this patient's medical file.

Wait, I'll get it.

- Who are you? - I'm from Queen Flower Shop.

Mr. Shi ordered roses from our shop.

I'm sorry! The flowers might have germs. I'll help you squeeze the blood out.

All done. It will be best if you dress it with gauze.

Thank you.

MARGERETE WANG

- This food is delicious. - Your cooking keeps improving.

You flatter me.

- Margerete, what's the matter? - It's nothing.

Do you feel unwell?

Allow me.

When did you hurt your finger?

The guy who delivered the roses today accidentally hurt me.

You don't like roses. Why would you buy them?

- You had them delivered. - I didn't buy any roses.

It's fine. Her pulse is normal. You must be tired.

I'll go upstairs with you to rest for a bit.

You don't have to. Keep eating.

I'll go upstairs alone and rest for a bit.

Margerete.

You look pale. I'll go upstairs with you.

Zhong-ping said I'm fine. Eat your dinner. I want some time alone.

Zhong-ping, Margerete doesn't look fine. I suspect she has been cursed.

There you go again. I don't think Margerete was cursed.

Cui-ling, Zhen-sheng has been possessed, though!

Zhen-sheng, what are you thinking? Why are you suddenly superstitious?

Fine. Neither of you believe it.

But it's absolutely true. Here, I'll show you the literature on it.

This book was written by an American professor,

who spent ten years studying black magic in Southeast Asia.

Take a look.

"Southeast Asian witchcraft is world-famous.

"The wizards there can perform magic that can control ghosts.

"In Malay, that is called jagai-puhai.

"When a person dies unjustly and their ghost lingers,

"the wizard will immediately go to their grave,

"dig up their body, and chant a spell.

"Then the lingering ghost will become his to control.

"The wizard can attach the ghost to anyone.

"Then this person will be possessed by the ghost,

"and unable to break free of the curse."

That's not bad. Zhong-ping, you should learn black magic.

Then you can get whatever you want.

There are also good wizards.

They use magic to cure diseases,

arrange marriages, and even ensure bountiful harvests.

Listen to this.

"There is a wizard who likes to drink women's breast milk.

"He believes that drinking breast milk once a day can keep him eternally young.

"|n fact, this wizard is already over 80 years old,

"but looks just like a young man."

Absurd.

How can you believe this ridiculous nonsense?

Cui-ling, do you not believe it either?

Unless I see it with my own eyes, I would never believe it.

It's better to believe it, just in case it's true.

- Black magic is real... - Enough. We're doctors of medicine.

When did you become so gullible?

I think we should test the blood of today's patient.

Maybe it can give us an answer.

MARGERETE WANG

I am already over 80 years old.

But I still look young and virile.

Do you know why?

I often drink women's milk.

Drinking human milk keeps me eternally youthful.

Margerete, I want to drink your milk once every day.

Do you understand?

I will now use your hair to create a magic potion.

After drinking this potion, you will produce breast milk.

It's definitely not human blood.

It might be cat blood or dog blood.

Such a bizarre thing has happened several times already.

The hospital never made it public, for fear of criticism.

But there is no medical explanation.

What should we do?

I think we should sleep first.

Let's recharge our energy and tackle this tomorrow.

- Sleep well. We'll continue tomorrow. - See you tomorrow.

Zhong-ping! Zhong-ping! Zhong-ping!

- Margerete's missing. - How come?

Let's go look for her.

Margerete!

Margerete!

Margerete!

- Who opened this door? - It was closed earlier.

- Let's search outside. - Okay.

Margerete!

- Margerete! - Margerete!

Margerete!

Margerete!

- Margerete! - She was here earlier.

Let's look over there.

Margerete!

Margerete!

Margerete!

Margerete!

You scared me.

Zhen-sheng, Margerete's over here!

Margerete, what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?

Weren't you sleeping? Why did you come out?

It's so hot. I came outside to cool down.

It's very windy. Hurry inside, or you'll catch a cold.

Come on, let's go inside.

- It's deformed. - Deformed?

Deformed?

I'm looking for Mr. Kang Cong. Is he home?

Are you Mr. Kang Cong?

Yes. Please have a seat.

- Who are you? - My name is Zhang Da-nian.

A friend referred me to you.

I heard that you're a wizard who can cast love spells.

That's right. But my fee is very high.

- And I must be paid in advance. - That's not a problem.

The problem is how to prove that your spells work.

That's simple. I can prove it to you right away.

Mr. Zhang, I can control anyone's will,

let alone that of a woman.

Now you believe me, right?

So, who is your target, sir?

This is her. She's a showgirl.

I've spent a lot of money on her, but she still isn't mine.

So I want you to help me.

- What are your terms? - Five thousand US dollars.

- That much? - It's not much at all.

Each time I cast a spell, I need to rely on a dead person's soul

to achieve my goal.

I once swore an oath before my ancestor

that I would repay him with my soul in the future.

In other words, every spell I cast shortens my lifespan by five years.

Five thousand US dollars for five years of my life is not expensive at all.

Okay, I agree.

Then, pay in full now.

Here.

In three days, your wish will be fulfilled.

Good bye.

Follow me upstairs to get dressed.

Hi.

I didn't expect to run into you here.

- Didn't we agree to meet here? - Right! I nearly forgot.

- Let's go. - Where to?

We'll go wherever you like.

Sure.

Hold down the fort. I'm going to watch the show.

Thanks.

You want a refund?

Mr. Zhang, is this some kind of joke?

Once I receive the money, it can never be refunded.

You scum. You deceived me with witchcraft.

The Hong girl isn't a human but a ghost!

Yes, she is indeed a ghost. A ghost I control.

At the time of her death, she was already 98 years old.

I used black magic to raise her from the dead

and make her young and beautiful, so she could make money for me.

At least ten people have done the same as you.

Kang Cong, I'm warning you.

If you don't refund my money, I'll call the police!

I'll reveal your secret, so the whole world will know that you're a devil!

A devil who kills without batting an eye!

Unfortunately, it's too late for all that. You don't stand a chance.

- Why's that? - Because I've already cursed you.

- You could die at any time. - Bullshit!

We've only met once. How could you have cursed me?

This is your handkerchief. It has your sweat on it.

Just using this, I was able to curse you.

You may have it back now.

Lies! You're lying!

I don't believe you can curse me with just a handkerchief!

A single hair, a single footprint,

or even a single touch of your body is sufficient!

Now you understand. Goodbye, Mr. Zhang.

ZHANG DA-NIAN

ZHANG DA-NIAN IN UNUSUAL AND HORRIFIC DEATH

Look at this.

Zhang Da-nian died a horrific death.

Over the past year, there have been over a dozen inexplicable deaths like his.

There is no medical explanation. If it's not black magic, what is it?

Why don't we do an autopsy on the body?

Then wouldn't all the secrets be revealed?

The deceased's family is rather conservative and won't allow us to cut open the body.

Hey, let's go to the cemetery at night, exhume the body and examine it.

That way, we'll know whether he was cursed.

Yes. Cracking the secrets of black magic will also be helpful to medicine.

- I'll come with you guys. - Okay.

CEMETERY

Over here.

Yes, it's him.

Zhong-ping, you have to believe it now.

He died just a few days ago. How can his body be decomposed so badly?

And how can you explain the worms?

What is it if not black magic?

You're right. This body is awfully decomposed.

But we can't conclude from this that it is black magic.

Maybe it has to do with the soil quality.

The soil here does facilitate decomposition.

Have you heard of a soil that prevents decomposition for millennia?

You two are so close-minded.

How can I make you believe that it is black magic?

Zhen-sheng, if you want us to believe it, I have a good idea.

- What idea? - You can use me as an experiment.

Tell the wizard to cast a spell on me.

If it works, then we'll absolutely believe you.

Yes, that's a great idea.

That's the only way to crack the secrets

so you won't believe in black magic anymore.

Before Zhang Da-nian died, he said Kang Cong was a wizard.

Why don't you go see him?

Are you really not afraid of black magic?

We don't believe in it at all. Why would we be afraid?

Okay, I'll visit him tomorrow.

Mr. Shi...

Please give me an honest answer. What do you want me to do?

I've fallen in love with a woman. I want to possess her.

- So, you want me to cast a love spell. - Yes. Can you do it?

Absolutely. But my fee is very high.

As long as I can have her, I'll pay any price.

Very well.

- So, who is your target? - She's the wife of a good friend.

This is her name and address.

You're an immoral one, desiring your friend's wife.

That's why I came to see you. I think we can reach a deal.

You mean that we are birds of a feather?

Yes. I want her, you want money.

We can each get what we want.

Fine. Then, |won't hold back.

- I want US$10,000. - Okay. I'll pay you right now.

US$10,000.

Thank you.

Come, let's celebrate. To birds of a feather. Cheers!

Okay.

Let's have another one.

Sorry. I'll help you apply some ointment.

No, it's okay. I'm going to go. Goodbye.

Sorry.

- What are you doing? - So sorry.

Alright, it's fine now.

Wrap it with gauze when you get home. So sorry.

SHI ZHEN-SHENG

XING CUI-LING

Cui-ling, here. Drink.

Let me clean your wound.

I can do it myself.

Look, it's bleeding. You need to disinfect it.

- What's wrong? - What do you mean?

You know my finger's injured, yet you were so rough with it.

- It was clearly intentional. - Sorry. I'll be more careful.

I don't need your fake promises! You annoy me. Get away from me!

Cui-ling, what's the matter with you?

You're throwing a tantrum for no reason. It's embarrassing for Zhen-sheng to see that.

Come, Cui-ling.

Get away from me! I hate you!

Hey, Zhen-sheng.

Would you please help me change my dressing?

How could I say no? Come, sit.

All done.

I'll wait for you at the botanical gardens.

Thanks!

Cui-ling?

Hey! Taxi!

Follow that car!

Hey, a man and a woman just arrived. Do you know which room they are in?

Here.

- That room there. - Okay.

Zhen-sheng!

Zhen-sheng!

Come to your senses!

- Get out! Get out of here! - Cui-ling...

Now I believe in black magic.

- You're under a spell. - What spell?

I hate you! I hate you so much!

Cui-ling! Cui-ling! Come to your senses, Cui-ling!

Cui-ling! Cui-ling!

Hey, Ms. Hu. How's my wife doing?

Mrs. Shi has just had a shot and is now sleeping.

Margerete! Margerete!

Ms. Wang, where's my wife?

She was sleeping just now.

She's not fully recovered yet, so she wouldn't wander around.

- Zhen-sheng! - Margerete!

Zhen-sheng!

MARGERETE WANG

SHI ZHEN-SHENG

Margerete!

Cui-ling! Cui-ling!

Cui-ling!

Cui-ling!

Cui-ling!

Cui-ling?

Let's head back.

Cui-ling, what's wrong?

Cui-ling...

Cui-ling!

Ghost, leave her!

Ghost!

- Stop! - Leave!

Stop at once!

- Why are you hitting her? - She's under a death curse.

If I don't break it for her, she'll die within 24 hours!

Can you break the curse?

Sir...

Sir!

We can't allow more harm to come from this.

We must destroy the soul-snatching curse.

How do we destroy it?

Wax figures...

A ring... a ring...

What are you saying, sir? What are you talking about?

A ring... a ring...

This is a pair of all-seeing eyes.

Eat them, and you will...

Sir! Sir!

Cui-ling? Cui-ling?

Wake up.

Wake up.

- Cui-ling? - ZhOHg-ping!

I'll take you to the hospital. You need to recuperate.

Who are you looking for?

Why don't you answer? I asked who you were looking for.

I'm looking for two friends, Shi Zhen-sheng and his wife.

Nonsense!

Why would you come here looking for your friends?

I know they're here.

- I don't know who they are. - You don't know them?

But I know you. You're a wizard.

You use witchcraft to lure souls here.

You commit wicked and heinous acts!

If you don't hand my friends over, I'll get the police to arrest you!

Leave! Get out!

Zhen-sheng! Zhen-sheng!

He's full of all sorts of tricks. He managed to get away.

- Why didn't you call the police? - I did. They searched his residence.

They found nothing.

Zhen-sheng and Margerete have disappeared without a trace.

I've decided I'll go and search Kang Cong's house tonight. I must crack this secret.

I'm worried about you going alone. I can get discharged and go with you.

Very well.

I'll take a look.

Wait here for me. Don't move.

Margerete! Zhen-sheng!

Margerete!

Why are your hands ice-cold?

Qi Zhong-ping, I'm warning you. I have your wife.

Put that down or I'll kill your wife!

- Toss it! - No.

Release my wife first, then I'll toss it.

Fine. Then I'll release her.

Follow me.

Cui-ling!

Cui-ling!

No wonder I couldn't cast any spells, however hard I tried over the past two days.

You had this magic artifact.

I tell you, you're doomed now!

I cast a death curse on you!

Now you shall die! You shall die!

Zhong-ping!

Zhong-ping!

Zhong-ping!

- Zhong-ping. - Cui-ling.