24th New York Asian Film Festival

July 11-27, 2025

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
Producers: Joseph Clapton O'BRYAN, DING Yuin Shan
Cast: Philip Keung, Candy Wong, Alan Yeung Wai Lun
Languages: Cantonese with English subtitles
2024; 95 min.
Country: Hong Kong

SCHEDULE:

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

Intro and Q&A with director Jack Lai

Jack Lai
黎震龍

Jack Lai is a rising director from Hong Kong. Since entering the industry in 2006, he has held various roles in film production, including producer, script supervisor, assistant director, executive director, and actor. In 2024, he made his feature debut with Possession Street, which he is presenting at NYAFF 2025. Lai has already directed two more films, Stinky Tofu and Back to the Past, which are awaiting release.