
Black Magic
Those who did not believe in the voodoo curse never lived to tell!
Directed by Ho Meng-Hua
Produced by Shaw Brothers
A dark supernatural tale of obsession and magical manipulation where a charlatan magician's greed and lust trigger a curse that spirals beyond his control.
A magician makes money by charging people to cast love spells on the objects of their affection. Complications arise when he decides that he wants a customer's bride for himself.
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Does Black Magic end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is Black Magic scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.
Is Black Magic easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Black Magic violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is Black Magic sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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Like Black Magic
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Black Magic
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Black Magic, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Black Magic, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Black Magic, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































