Abracadabra (1986) User Reviews

Obscure ghost movie made in HK and Taiwan.

[OllieSuave-007 · 7/10 · 6 September 2017]

This is an obscure ghost movie made in Hong Kong and Taiwan, a story about two cousins whose boutique, which used to be a theater years ago, is haunted by a ghost. The spirit seeks revenge on the person responsible for accidentally burning down the theater 30 years ago, causing her fiery death.

This movie has the usual Hong Kong-style comedy plus horror fare, but with limited suspense and mild comic relief. The acting was OK for the most part, and the plot's pacing is quite steady. Not a terribly exciting movie, but is OK to pass the time with.

Grade B-

Abracadabra

[gorytus-20672 · 7/10 · 31 August 2021]

Aug 21

Another comedy with horror elements, that Hong Kong knocked out in the 80s. It stars 2 of the young stars of the period in Ann Bridgewater and Charine Chan, who often appeared in films together with Loletta Lee and Fennie Yuen also, but the latter 2 are nowhere to be seen here. We also have Mark Cheng, another very recognisable face.

More comedy than horror, likeable enough but nothing special.

7 out of 10.

Perfect for kids under 10

[BLau32 · 10/10 · 30 April 2019]

Scary enough to capture the attention of kids. Entertaining enough for us to have watched it weekly for a year.