Vampire Expert
Hong Kong television series
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Vampire Expert is 1995 Hong Kong television series produced by ATV and starring Lam Ching-ying.[2] The two-season series served as a transition from film to television for the 1980s Hong Kong Chinese vampire film franchise.[3][4] A third season was planned, but due to the poor health and subsequent death of lead actor Lam Ching-ying, the series was cancelled in 1996.[5][6]
| Vampire Expert | |
|---|---|
Season 2 title card | |
| 殭屍道長 | |
| Genre | Fantasy, jiangshi fiction, horror comedy, supernatural |
| Starring | Lam Ching-ying |
| Country of origin | Hong Kong |
| Original language | Cantonese |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 90 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 40 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | ATV Home |
| Release | 16 October 1995[1] |
Synopsis
Taoist priest Mo Siu-fong (Lam Ching-ying) and his apprentice Ma Fan (Yung Kam-cheong) travel to Hong Kong in pursuit of an ancient vampire.
Cast
- Lam Ching-ying as Mo Siu-fong
- Kingdom Yuen as Zung Gwan
- Yung Kam-cheong as Ma Fan (Season 1)
- Frankie Lam as Mo's apprentice (Season 2)
- Mang Hoi as Mo's apprentice (Season 2)
Development
Following the popularity of various Chinese vampire films in the 1980s,[7] Hong Kong television network ATV World made plans to create a similar television series starring Lam Ching-ying, who was a familiar face in the genre and often typecast.[8] Lam signed on to the film for HK$1 million, and filming started in early 1996.[4]
