phanthinga
I have been a fan of hong kong cinema for a long time mainly in the popular genres like : martial art,action,crime,fantasy but not much in the horror because i always view hong kong horror movie is too silly and full of slapstick humor so i never take it seriously until this night.When i first time watch a CAT III hong kong horror movie called: The Untold Story that made my jaws dropped,my whole body shaking and trembling with nervous for a long time since i was a extreme horror lover and love to find something that really excite me but also make me disgusted and you guys know what? This movie did a great job at it.For a CAT III horror movie this movie has it all from extreme gory violence that testing our limit to over the top acting with darkly humor mix with highly disturbing twist about woman raping,police brutality and cannibalism then leave us with a unsatisfied ending but fit the violent nature of the movie.A big thumb up to Anthony Chau-Sang Wong for portraying one of the best serial killer in movie ever from the face,the look,the disturbing behavior and cold blooded attitude to the fact that this movie based on a true story just makes me questing our sanity about which is right and which is wrong when we leaving in a world that this kind of stuff can happen ?
trashgang
A perfect example of HK III gore. Naturally those kind of flicks mostly have some kind of humor in it that Western people don't understand but The Untold Story luckily has a lot to offer. But be sure to have the full uncut release because there are a lot of copies that are cut. Looks that it somehow is in the public domain because most versions you can buy are mostly VHS rips.Nevertheless, it is still worth picking up. There are a few scene's that aren't for the squeamish. The killing of children is still hard to watch. But I was also surprised that it even had some full frontal nudity in a rape scene. Mostly genitals are blurred in Eastern flicks but not here. The killer really looked convincing. The acting by Anthony Wong Chau-Sang who plays the killer is sublime. On the other hand does this flick shows how prisoners are treated in prison. Clearly to see that human rights doesn't count. The scene's with the cops do have a few comedy situations but are also the most boring parts. The first part of this flick is cruel and nasty , then we have a normal situation but once prisoned and being interrogated and confesses his crimes it turns into a gory mess of a flick. The last 20 minutes aren't for the faint-hearted.Gorehounds will love it and finally a good HK III flick.Gore 4/5 Nudity 1,5/5 Effects 2/5 Story 3/5 Comedy 1/5
Leonard Smalls: The Lone Biker of the Apocalypse
For those of us who dwell on the long and seemingly endless plateau of run of the mill slasher movies, exploitation films and shockers, you know what I mean when I say that things get a little boring. Everything you see, you've seen before. Things that once made you cringe now make you smirk. And things that once repulsed you can now be viewed with popcorn in hand...or pork buns.Let me tell you, this movie is disgusting. I have seriously seen my share and this one might be the worst of the worst. Throughout the first hour or so of the film, you get a mix of dark humor, slapstick comedy, and gore. It seems like a cross between "The Story of Ricky" and "Dead Alive." Considering the year it was made, it seems pretty average. Then comes the ending. During the last half hour of "The Untold Story," I think I actually considered turning it off. The story takes an insane turn for the worse as Chang tells the tale of his murder. Shown on camera are scenes of such graphic and disturbing violence, I have to commend the filmmakers at least a little for having the balls to do it. One thing is for sure: I only need to see this movie once.I didn't realize films like this were made in the 1990's. Wow!!! 8 out of 10, kids.
kakoilija
i liked this one. you should too.honk kong films such as human pork chop, daughter of darkness... have similar content.they have humor, they have horror and gore all in the same film...we'll the cinematography is no Election standard, but if the plot takes you away it doesn't matter...i won't tell no more...watch it for your self. of course there are movies better than this, but i would recommend this one.AND NOW TO FILL THE TEN LINES WITH JUST MEANINGLESS WORDS =D=D=D=D