Dead Air (Chinese: 鬼计; pinyin: "Gwai gai") is a Horror film from Hong Kong released in 2008. It is Xavier Lee's directorial debut as well as Derek Tsang's first time in a lead role.

Dead Air
Promotional poster
Directed byXavier Lee
Written byCary Cheng

Ho-Leung Lau

Lemon Liu
Produced byTeddy Chen
Starring
Edited byChi-Wai Yau
Music byPatrick Lo
Production
company
Sum-Wood
Release date
  • 2007 (2007)
Running time
87 minutes
CountriesChina, Hong Kong
LanguagesCantonese
Mandarin

Reception

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According to John Li from MovieXclusive, the B grade film explores a range of intriguing themes, but ultimately becomes convoluted in its execution.[1]

AsianMovieWeb too was critical of the film.[2] Various Chinese sources commented on the presence of Leila Tong (aka Tang Nin) in the cast, for her first role in a ghost film.[3][4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Dead Air DVD (2008)". www.moviexclusive.com. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  2. ^ Selzer, Manfred. "Dead Air (Hong Kong, 2007) - Review | AsianMovieWeb". www.asianmovieweb.com. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  3. ^ Cheung, Wing-zi 張穎芝 (2006-09-26). "唐寧首次演女鬼恐怖血腥" [Leila Tong's first horror and bloody female ghost role]. Sing Tao Daily (in Chinese). p. D2.
  4. ^ "唐寧生仔血淋淋" [Leila Tong gave birth to a bloody baby]. Apple Daily (in Chinese). 2006-09-26. p. C13.
  5. ^ "唐寧媽祈禱保佑女兒拍片平安" [Leila Tong's mother prayed to bless her daughter's filming safety]. am730 (in Chinese). 2006-09-26. p. M31.