Set in a a hang-out for Japanese soldiers during the war; the spirits of those who died there are restless, and looking for living victims.

The Haunted Cop Shop is a wildly entertaining Hong Kong horror-comedy that blends supernatural chills with slapstick humor and irreverent genre mashups, marking an early screenplay credit for Wong Kar-wai long before his rise as an arthouse auteur. Directed by Jeffrey Lau, the film taps into the late-1980s boom of ghost comedies, combining eerie folklore with outrageous comedy and energetic performances from stars Jacky Cheung and Ricky Hui

Set in a police station built atop a former wartime site once occupied by Japanese soldiers, the film unleashes a wave of restless spirits who return to haunt the living. When a group of bumbling, underachieving cops find themselves assigned to the precinct, they must confront increasingly bizarre and dangerous paranormal encounters. As the hauntings escalate, it becomes clear that surviving the night will require more than courage--it will take luck, ingenuity, and a willingness to embrace the absurd

Drawing clear inspiration from genre hits like Mr. Vampire and Encounters of the Spooky Kind, the film thrives on tonal whiplash, shifting effortlessly between spooky set pieces and broad, often outrageous comedy. Lau's stylish direction and the film's chaotic energy make it a standout example of Hong Kong's unique ability to fuse horror and humor into something wholly original. While far removed from Wong Kar-wai's later work, the script already hints at his playful subversion of genre expectations

This Blu-ray edition from 88 Films presents the film in a new 2K restoration from the original negative, preserving its vibrant visuals and atmospheric lighting. The original Cantonese mono soundtrack has been remastered, accompanied by newly translated English subtitles. The release also includes an audio commentary by Asian cinema expert Frank Djeng, offering valuable context on the film's production and place within Hong Kong cinema

Additional special features include Hauntings and Hollerings, a critical appreciation by James Mudge, alternate and extended shots, image galleries, and both the original Hong Kong trailer and a reconstructed Tai Seng trailer. The package is completed with an O-ring slipcase featuring new artwork by Sean Longmore and a reversible sleeve, making this a definitive presentation of a cult favorite

Celebrated for its offbeat charm and genre-blending madness, The Haunted Cop Shop remains a fan-favorite entry in Hong Kong's supernatural comedy canon--equal parts spooky and silly, and a fascinating early chapter in the career of one of cinema's most distinctive voices.

Bonus Materials

• O-RING SLIP CASE WITH NEW ARTWORK BY SEAN LONGMORE
• 2K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL NEGATIVE
• REMASTERED ORIGINAL CANTONESE MONOAURAL SOUNDTRACK
• NEWLY TRANSLATED ENGLISH SUBTITLES
• Audio Commentary with Asian Cinema Expert Frank Djeng
• Hauntings and Hollerings - James Mudge on The Haunted Cop Shop
• Alternate and Extended Shots
• Image Gallery
• Original Hong Kong Trailer
• Reconstructed Tai Seng Trailer
• Reversible Sleeve

 

Cast & Crew

Actors:

•       Jacky Cheung
•       Ricky Hui
•       Kitty Chan

Director: Jeffrey Lau

Additional Details

Label: 88 FILMS

Genre: Horror

Language: Cantonese

Run Time: 96 mins

Region: 1

Release Date: 09/08/26

UPC: 760137218173