Phantom of the Theatre (Chinese: 魔宫魅影; pinyin: Mó Gōng Mèi Yǐng) is a 2016 Chinese thriller film directed by Raymond Yip, starring Ruby Lin, Tony Yang, Simon Yam, and Huang Lei. The film depicts a story set in Shanghai during the 1930s, representing the prosperity and charm of Shanghai in its peak time, with distinctive characteristics of that time and irreproachably interpreting the humanity.[3] It was released in China on 29 April 2016.[4][5]
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Chinese | 魔宫魅影 |
Mandarin | Mó Gōng Mèi Yǐng |
Directed by | Raymond Yip |
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Music by | Yu Peng |
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Distributed by | Bona Film Group Huaxia Film Distribution Beijing Herun Chaofan Film Distribution[2] |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
Countries | China Hong Kong |
Language | Mandarin |
Box office | US$7.9 million |
A haunted theatre, filled with the vengeful spirits of a tragically-trapped performance troupe murdered in a fire 13 years ago, waits for the once-grand palatial playhouse to re-open with a new show and bring in new victims.[6] The Phantom of the Theatre depicts a tragic love story between rising film star Meng Sifan and young director Gu Weibang, the son of the warlord Gu Mingshan.[7]
The film cast is led by Ruby Lin, Raymond Yip, and Manfred Wong, their third collaboration working together on horror films.[8] Phantom of the Theatre was filmed in Shanghai, where shooting of the film started on 13 January 2015 and was wrapped up on 3 March 2015.
The film was moved from its scheduled release date of 27 November 2015, to 28 April 2016.[9]
Country | Released Date | Alternate title |
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China | 29 April 2016 | 魔宫魅影 (mó gōng mèi yǐng) |
United States (Limited) | 6 May 2016 | Phantom of the Theatre |
Canada (Limited) | 6 May 2016 | Phantom of the Theatre |
Vietnam | 13 May 2016 | Bóng Ma Nhà Hát |
Taiwan | 13 May 2016 | 魔宫魅影 (mó gōng mèi yǐng) |
The film grossed US$7.85 million on its opening weekend in China.[10]
Music composed by Yu Peng, also credited as YuPeng.
"Episode"
Singer: Eric Juu Lyrics: Wu Di Composer: Yu Peng Arranger/Producer: Yu Peng
"Theme Song" The Mist Singer: A-Lin Lyrics: Wu Di Composer: Yu Peng Producer: Chen Jiangi Line Producer:Brandy Tien Arrangement: Zhang Chaoyu String Writing: Zhang Chaoyu Cello solo: Liu Han Cello: Liu Han, Lin Jiayu Viola: Gan Weipeng, Yang Kaining Violin: Cai Yaoyu, Zhang Yining, Zheng Zihong Recording Engineer: Xu Wei, Chen Yilin Studio: The flyer studio (beijing), Eye studio Mixing Engineer: Lin Zhengzong Mixing studio: Platinum studio Production Executive: Cai Zhizhong Click Music Ltd.
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