Demon of the Lute

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DanTheMan 2 @DanTheMan2150AD Feb 27, 2026 Fondly dedicated to all children, Demon of the Lute is a charmingly frantic mix of high-energy style and lighthearted but utterly joyous insanity. Bridging the gap between younger audiences and adult genre fans, the film is filled to the brim with outrageously over-the-top and beautifully inventive slapstick wire-fu, exceptionally vibrant colours and a truly magical atmosphere, all directed with pulpy confidence by Tang Tak-Cheung in one of only two films he ever directed, which in itself is a crime. A gloriously knockabout romp never takes its foot off the accelerator, the madness goes on and on to the point where you wish it'd never stop. Although it probably all ends up as a step too far for some people, Demon of the Lute marks itself out as a truly uproarious children's film that can be enjoyed by any age. Then again, how can you not love a film that ends with a rousing speech delivered by a talking parrot? See more

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