HONG KONG · 1976

The Oily Maniac

Ho Meng-Hua
supernatural transformation revenge disability and empowerment vigilante justice magical realism
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Synopsis

A cripple takes revenge on criminals by using a magic spell that transforms him into an oily monster/superhero.

Year1976
CountryHong Kong
DirectorHo Meng-Hua
The Oily Maniac poster

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