Painted Skin (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1993, Painted Skin is a fantasy, drama, horror and mystery film directed by King Hu, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. When an amorously inclined young man runs across an attractive young woman in need of his help, it's not difficult for him to rush to her aid while imagining himself in her arms. Though he's married, he retains a strong desire to bed any pretty woman in sight. To his shock, he discovers later that the pretty woman he fantasized about is a ghost.
Who’s in it. Painted Skin stars Joey Wong as You Feng, Adam Cheng as Wang Hsi-Tzu, Sammo Hung as High Monk and Wu Ma as Zhang's Senior, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Painted Skin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Painted Skin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Painted Skin tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Painted Skin (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Painted Skin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Painted Skin worth watching?
- Painted Skin holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Painted Skin?
- Painted Skin stars Joey Wong, Adam Cheng, Sammo Hung, Wu Ma and Lam Ching-Ying.
- When was Painted Skin released?
- Painted Skin was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.