(1985) ***1/2
If you run a Chinese mortuary, it is important to know your hopping vampires and amorous ghosts, have mad martial arts skills, and employ two bumbling helpers whom you spend much of your time rescuing.
Ever since reading Catfreeek's review, I knew I had to see this movie someday. I mean, hopping vampires! I am happy to report Mr. Vampire did not disappoint. It has just the right blend of comedy, action, horror, and martial arts. We watched it with subtitles, which may have been a mistake in retrospect. I'm pretty sure I'll be checking out Mr. Vampire again, and if I can wait until next October, I'll try reviewing the dubbed version.
