Hong Kong Synopsis
妖獸都市
Based on the popular Japanese series of novels, The Wicked City is about a futuristic Hong Kong on the verge of a take over by the Reptoids—ruthless monsters disguised as humans. They work amongst us, they live within us, and their destiny is our demise. Packed with non-stop action and special effects, The Wicked City will glue you to the screen until the astonishing end.
The 1991–1993 Hong Kong Window
75 Hong Kong films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. The Wicked City sits at position #61.
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The 1990s Hong Kong Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1990s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when The Wicked City premiered. 215 total titles in this decade from Hong Kong.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #654 of 836 Hong Kong films indexed here (22nd percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -0.6 points below the Hong Kong average of 6.3/10.
Among Hong Kong Action productions specifically: #424 of 516 (top 82%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| All Production Countries | Hong Kong, Japan |
| Original Language | Cantonese |
| Production Companies | Toho Pictures, Edko Films |
| Runtime | 1h 31m |
| Release Date | November 20, 1992 |
| IMDb | tt0105869 |