Re-cycle
Director: Danny Pang, Oxide Chun Pang
Actors: Angelica Lee, Soi Cheang, Lawrence Chou
PlotTing-Yin, a successful author of romance novels, struggles with writer's block as she attempts to write a new book focused on the supernatural. Her life takes a mysterious turn when she begins to experience strange events that seem linked to her writing. As she delves deeper into her work, Ting-Yin encounters eerie occurrences, including sightings of a ghostly figure and inexplicable sounds. Her sense of reality starts to blur as she finds herself drawn into an alternate dimension, an eerie realm where abandoned and unfinished thoughts and projects reside.
In this surreal world, Ting-Yin meets other lost souls and faces a series of bizarre and terrifying challenges. She roams through twisted landscapes and confronts the remnants of discarded ideas, each more unsettling than the last. Along the way, she must navigate the hidden depths of this otherworldly environment to find a way out. With her mental and emotional state increasingly tested, Ting-Yin's journey becomes a haunting exploration of creativity, loss, and the ghosts of our past endeavors. As the narrative unfolds, her quest intertwines with her own inner fears and unresolved issues, making her desperate to escape this nightmare.
Writers: Danny Pang, Oxide Chun Pang, Thomas Pang
Release Date: 01 Jul 2006
Runtime: 108 min
Rating: R
Country: Thailand, Hong Kong
Language: Mandarin, Cantonese
Home Video Reviews
Re-cycle features commendable CGI and audio but lacks tension and compelling extras, making it more suitable for rental than purchase.
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