Mr. Vampire
8.3/10
jumps
4
gore
4
dread
2
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Where to watch: Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.
How it scared people
The vibe
The definitive jiangshi film: a Taoist priest and two hapless disciples manage a hopping corpse with sticky rice, ink lines, and held breath. Lam Ching-ying's unibrowed priest became an icon. Slapstick kung-fu horror that spawned an entire genre.
Mr. Vampire (1985) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | No MPAA certificate (released outside the US system) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 96 minutes |
| Jump scares | 2/5 — on the gentler side — it favors mood and atmosphere over hard scares |
| Gore | 2/5 — only light gore |
| Dread | 1/5 — the mood lifts as soon as the credits roll |
| Themes | vampirism; the undead |
Mr. Vampire carries no MPAA certificate. We score it 2/5 for jump scares, 2/5 for gore and 1/5 for lingering dread, over 96 minutes. Fine for younger teens who already like being spooked.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is Mr. Vampire?
- On our intensity scale, Mr. Vampire rates 4/10 for jump scares and 2/10 for dread. It is on the gentler side — it favors mood and atmosphere over hard scares.
- How gory is Mr. Vampire?
- Mr. Vampire rates 4/10 for gore — expect only light gore.
- How long is Mr. Vampire?
- Mr. Vampire runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
- What is Mr. Vampire rated?
- Mr. Vampire has no MPAA certificate — common for films released outside the US. On our scale it rates 4/10 for jump scares, 4/10 for gore and 2/10 for dread.
- Where to watch Mr. Vampire (1985)?
- Mr. Vampire is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
