24th New York Asian Film Festival

July 11-27, 2025

Photo: © Mei Ah Film Production Company Limited

North American Premiere

Possession Street

邪Mall

In a dying Hong Kong mall facing closure, memorabilia shop owner Sam (Philip Keung) clings desperately to survival. When a zombie virus suddenly emerges, tenants must battle the undead within crumbling walls. Director Jack Lai’s electrifying debut fuses Daoist folklore, historical context, and heartfelt pathos. The film surprises with nuanced characters, vivid backstories, and impressive action sequences, amplified by over-the-top special effects. Perfect for midnight audiences,_ Possession Street _revitalizes Hong Kong horror with a distinctive local flair, mixing thrilling scares and emotional resonance in a no-nonsense genre spectacle.

Director: Jack Lai
Cast: Philip Keung, Candy Wong, Alan Yung
Languages: Cantonese with English subtitles
2024; 95 min.

SCHEDULE:

Saturday July 19, 3:15pm
Film at Lincoln Center

Intro and Q&A with director Jack Lai