Let It Ghost

There’s surely something strange in this neighbourhood. But trust us when we tell you it’s all good, because Let It Ghost not only isn't afraid to let it scare, it’s here to delight and entertain.

Spooky comedies are a vital part of Hong Kong’s film landscape and this anthology of three supernatural stories featuring a cast from beyond the grave, a horny ghost and a ghost to rule them all – a toddler – is a delightful reminder. Starring up-and-coming actors, comedians or YouTube stars – including Time’s (2021) Chung Suet Ying, Septet: The Story of Hong Kong’s (2020) Eric Tsui, Tracy’s (2017) Aaron Chow, and Lazy Hazy Crazy's (2015) Ashina Kwok – Wong Hoi’s feature debut draws on local traditions and lore, pays them a little tribute and with whimsical gestures updates the genre by tossing in some very ‘woke’ jokes.

As one of the low-budget horrors that have slowly but steadily been resurfacing in Hong Kong, Let It Ghost is proof that this generation of independent filmmakers knows its history and has the will to continue exploring the myriad shades that horror and ghost stories have to offer. Staying true to the genre film’s capacity to capture the moods and itches of the respective times, the stories carry a dash of enlightenment dressed in frivolous entertainment.

– Kristina Aschenbrennerova