Hong Kong Synopsis
打蛇
Determined to escape from the harsh regime of China to the freedom of Hong Kong, three youths are captured by Mr. Hok, a sadistic human smuggler who subjects them to an unrelenting assault of degradation. Pushed to the limits of human endurance, the prisoners must fight for their lives in an unforgettable, action-packed climax.
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Thriller + Action in Hong Kong
121 Hong Kong titles in our catalog blend the Thriller and Action genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding Lost Souls itself).
The 1979–1981 Hong Kong Window
In the crowded 1979-1981 Hong Kong release window, Lost Souls sits at #44 of 54. The leaderboard below contextualises its neighbours.
The 1980s Hong Kong Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 1980s in Hong Kong, 151 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Lost Souls premiered alongside 13 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 13 other Hong Kong films in 1980.
The 145th Hong Kong title from Hong Kong we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1955).
Our Hong Kong catalog contains 836 titles in total (828 films).
Audience Engagement
11 audience reviews — more than 13% of Hong Kong films in our index.
Popularity sits at the 33th percentile among Hong Kong films.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #666 of 836 Hong Kong films indexed here (20th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -0.6 points below the Hong Kong average of 6.3/10.
Among Hong Kong Thriller productions specifically: #140 of 179 (top 78%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Cantonese |
| Production Companies | Shaw Brothers |
| Runtime | 1h 30m |
| Release Date | November 26, 1980 |
| IMDb | tt0284964 |