A harrowing crime tale rooted in Hong Kong’s real-life horrors.
THE RAPIST
A serial rapist is loose in the Hong Kong suburb of Tuen Mun. Based on the true story of Lam Kwok-wai, who raped and murdered women in the early 90s.
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The Rapist is a 1994 Hong Kong crime horror film directed by Cha Chuen-Yee about a serial rapist terrorizing the suburb of Tuen Mun, based on the true story of Lam Kwok-wai.
Programmer's Pick
Uncompromising and stark, The Rapist pulls no punches as it reconstructs a notorious chapter of Hong Kong’s criminal history. Cha Chuen-Yee keeps the lens unsentimental, while Dickson Lee Kar-Sing’s unsettling presence lingers long after the credits roll.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why Cult
Based on the actual case of Lam Kwok-wai, this film explores real horrors that gripped Hong Kong in the early 90s.
Set in Tuen Mun and delivered in Cantonese, the film dives deep into the local police investigation and atmosphere.
The Rapist merges crime drama with horror, refusing to sanitize the disturbing reality of its subject.
With its R rating and direct approach, the film does not hold back from depicting the trauma inflicted by violent crime.
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Threat File
Serial rapist begins attacking women in Tuen Mun
Serial rapist
Assault and murder of women
Hong Kong suburb of Tuen Mun
Questions from the Vault
When was The Rapist released? +
The Rapist was released in 1994.
Who directed The Rapist? +
The Rapist was directed by Cha Chuen-Yee.
How long is The Rapist? +
The Rapist has a runtime of 87 minutes.
What genre is The Rapist? +
The Rapist is a crime and horror film.
