From Shaw to Snakes: The Venom and Violence of Early Chinese Language Horror Cinema (2023)
A look back at the largely undocumented period of early Chinese-language horror cinema, beginning in Hong Kong and the Shaw Brothers and graduating to Taiwan and the production of Calamity of Snakes in 1983.
Director: Naomi Holwill
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: April 11, 2023
Cast
- Godfrey Ho - self
- Hsiang Yun-Peng - self
- Zulian Kam Kwok-Leung - self
- James Mudge - self
- Sean Tierney - self
- Calum Waddell - self
Screenplay
Editing: Naomi Holwill
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Naomi Holwill
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is From Shaw to Snakes: The Venom and Violence of Early Chinese Language Horror Cinema about?
- A look back at the largely undocumented period of early Chinese-language horror cinema, beginning in Hong Kong and the Shaw Brothers and graduating to Taiwan and the production of Calamity of Snakes in 1983.
- Who directed From Shaw to Snakes: The Venom and Violence of Early Chinese Language Horror Cinema?
- From Shaw to Snakes: The Venom and Violence of Early Chinese Language Horror Cinema was directed by Naomi Holwill.
- Who stars in From Shaw to Snakes: The Venom and Violence of Early Chinese Language Horror Cinema?
- From Shaw to Snakes: The Venom and Violence of Early Chinese Language Horror Cinema stars Godfrey Ho, Hsiang Yun-Peng, Zulian Kam Kwok-Leung, James Mudge, Sean Tierney, Calum Waddell.
- How long is From Shaw to Snakes: The Venom and Violence of Early Chinese Language Horror Cinema?
- From Shaw to Snakes: The Venom and Violence of Early Chinese Language Horror Cinema has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is From Shaw to Snakes: The Venom and Violence of Early Chinese Language Horror Cinema?
- From Shaw to Snakes: The Venom and Violence of Early Chinese Language Horror Cinema is a Documentary film.