The Ghost Story (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1979, The Ghost Story is a horror film directed by Li Han-Hsiang, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. An old man of the village tells kinky ghost stories to a few of it's inhabitants after all the kids have gone to bed. What follows are stories that have horror elements and some soft-core nudity thrown in.
Who’s in it. The Ghost Story stars Elliot Ngok as Wang Chun, Hu Chin as Hua, Shirley Yu Sha-Li as Miao Fen and Lisa Chiao Chiao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Ghost Story sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ghost Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ghost Story tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ghost Story (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ghost Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ghost Story worth watching?
- The Ghost Story holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Ghost Story?
- The Ghost Story stars Elliot Ngok, Hu Chin, Shirley Yu Sha-Li, Lisa Chiao Chiao and Ching-Ho Wang.