Terrorizers (Chinese: 青春弒戀) is a 2021 Taiwanese romantic drama film directed by Ho Wi-ding and Hu Chih-Hsin, starring Austin Lin, Moon Lee [zh], Annie Chen, J.C. Lin [zh], Ding Ning and Yao Ai Ning [zh].
| Terrorizers | |
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| Directed by | Ho Wi-ding Hu Chih-Hsin |
| Written by | Ho Wi-ding Natasha Sung |
| Produced by | Tina Yin Hu Chih-Hsin |
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| Cinematography | Jean-Louis Vialard |
| Edited by | Ho Wi-ding Huey Lee |
Production company | Changhe Films |
Release date | 10 September 2021 (Toronto International Film Festival) |
Running time | 127 minutes |
| Country | Taiwan |
| Language | Mandarin |
The film premiered at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival on 10 September 2021.[1] The film was officially released in Taiwan on 19 November.[2]
John Berra of Screen Daily wrote that the film "maintains interest throughout" while "emphasising some difficult truths about the human condition."[3] Christy Deng of ELLE praised the performances of Austin Lin, Moon Lee, Annie Chen and J.C. Lin.[4]
Cliff Lee of The Globe and Mail rated the film 2.5 stars out of 4.[1] udn.com [zh] criticised the film's usage of stereotypes of youths.[5] HK01 criticised the script and felt that the characters were simply "tools".[6]