A wanted killer becomes an asymptomatic carrier of Ebola, spreading chaos from South Africa to Hong Kong.
EBOLA SYNDROME
A restaurant employee wanted for murder contracts Ebola by raping a woman in South Africa and starts an outbreak there and in Hong Kong when he returns home.
Quick Answer
Ebola Syndrome is a 1996 Hong Kong comedy, crime, and horror film directed by Herman Yau about a wanted murderer who becomes an asymptomatic carrier of Ebola and initiates an outbreak after fleeing to South Africa and returning to Hong Kong.
Programmer's Pick
Ebola Syndrome doesn’t just push boundaries—it gleefully pulverizes them, serving up a menu of body horror, black humor, and sheer audacity. Anthony Wong Chau-Sang’s unhinged performance as Kai is as unsettling as the film’s grotesque culinary choices. Approach with caution and a strong stomach.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
This 1996 Hong Kong Category III exploitation film brings together director Herman Yau and star Anthony Wong, exemplifying the region's notorious adult-oriented genre output of the era.
Cast & Crew
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The film’s central menace is a protagonist who unknowingly spreads the Ebola virus, turning every interaction into a potential outbreak.
Mixes extreme violence and taboo topics with a satirically comic tone, making for a uniquely transgressive viewing experience.
Features unforgettable scenes of murder and cannibalism in a restaurant setting, where contaminated food becomes a vehicle for terror.
Anthony Wong Chau-Sang delivers a fearlessly deranged turn as Kai, anchoring the film’s blend of crime, horror, and pitch-black humor.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Kai contracts Ebola during an assault in South Africa
Asymptomatic Ebola carrier (Kai)
Spreads deadly virus through bodily fluids, contaminated food, and personal contact
Hong Kong and South Africa
Questions from the Vault
Who directed Ebola Syndrome? +
Ebola Syndrome was directed by Herman Yau.
How long is Ebola Syndrome? +
Ebola Syndrome has a runtime of 98 minutes.
What genre is Ebola Syndrome? +
Ebola Syndrome is a comedy, crime, and horror film.
Where can I watch Ebola Syndrome? +
You can watch Ebola Syndrome on SassyFlix.
How does Kai become a carrier and spread Ebola? +
Kai contracts the Ebola virus by raping a dying infected woman in South Africa, then becomes an asymptomatic carrier who spreads the disease through bodily fluids upon returning to Hong Kong.
What role does the restaurant play in the outbreak? +
The restaurant becomes ground zero for the outbreak when Kai murders his employers and serves their remains to customers, spreading the virus through contaminated food.