The Chrysalis is a 2013 Chinese horror film directed by Qiu Chuji.[1][2]

The Chrysalis
Directed byQiu Chuji
Written by
  • Qiu Chuji
  • Koni Lee
  • Tan Jinhua
  • An Yuxiang
  • Ma Yumeng
Produced byQiu Chuji
Starring
CinematographyJeffrey Chu
Edited by
  • Qiu Chuji
  • Han Feng
Music byCincin Lee
Production
company
Yellapapa Pictures
Release date
  • February 1, 2013 (2013-02-01) (China)
Running time
98 minutes
CountryChina

Cast

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  • Sandrine Pinna as Guan Wenxin
  • Ren Quan as Luo Jia
  • Lee Wei as Wu Guangming
  • Cui Jie as Dr. Dai
  • Wendy Gao as Wendy, Annie's elder sister
  • Christa Yan as Dai Anni/Anne
  • Zhan Chuheng as Chunshan
  • Sun Jun as Hui
  • Liu Shengyue as Sheng
  • Xiao Xi as Sheng's mother
  • Zhuang Wenyan as fourth aunt
  • Li Wenlong as Mao
  • Wu Jing as a real estate agent

Release

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A novel of the film was written by director Qiu Chuji and writer Menga Lee was published in December 2012.[2] The film was released in China on February 1, 2013.[2]

Reception

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Film Business Asia gave the film a six out of ten rating, referring to the film as "Intriguing but unfocused psycho-horror ranges from great to corny but remains watchable".[2]

References

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  1. ^ Deljhp (2013-01-16). "New trailer for Chinese horror THE CHRYSALIS". 24framespersecond.net. Retrieved 2013-01-19.
  2. ^ a b c d Elley, Derek (March 30, 2013). "The Chrysalis". Film Business Asia. Retrieved April 1, 2013.
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