03:00 A.M. (1997)
A Hong Kong horror-comedy anthology weaving three ghostly tales united by the eerie witching hour of 3 A.M.
03:00 A.M. - Movie Information
- Original Title: 夜半3點鐘
- Release Year: 1997
- Directed by: Andy Chin Wing-Keung
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, Horror
- Runtime: 1h 30m
- Original Language: CN
- Spoken Languages: Cantonese
- Release Date (Theatrical): November 29, 1997 (Hong Kong)
- Alternative Titles: 夜半3点钟 (CN), 夜半3點鐘 (HK), 03:00 A.M. (US)
- Production Companies: Evergood Productions Ltd.
- Production Countries: Hong Kong
03:00 A.M. - Plot
A triptych of ghost stories. A school-girl, accused of thievery, jumps to her death; her ghost possesses one of her friends to deny the theft to a TV reporter and a skeptical psychologist. Four young women on holiday rent a flat that's haunted by a woman who murdered her son. Two workers in a high-rise are spooked by a ghost after they find a gold chain in an elevator motor. The ghost pursues them until his own body is found and he can rest. These ghosts are especially active at 3:00 A.M.
03:00 A.M. - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Andy Chin Wing-Keung
Main Cast
- Theresa Lee Yee-Hung
- Spencer Lam Seung-Yi
- Lee Kin-Yan
- Karen Tong Bo-Yue
- Joyce Chan Yin-Hang
- Zoe Ki
- Natalie Wong Kei-Ying
- Jordan Chan Siu-Chun
- Cheung Tat-Ming
- Jamie Luk Kim-Ming
Writers
- Wong Ho-Wa
Producers
- Foo Jing-Wai
03:00 A.M. - FAQs
What is 03:00 A.M. about?
03:00 A.M. is a Hong Kong horror-comedy anthology film comprising three separate ghost stories. Each segment features restless spirits haunting the living — a schoolgirl's ghost, a murderous mother's specter, and a construction worker's phantom — all especially active at the witching hour of 3 A.M.
How many stories are in 03:00 A.M.?
03:00 A.M. is structured as a triptych — three self-contained ghost stories. The first involves a schoolgirl's ghost denying a theft accusation; the second follows four women haunted by a child-murdering specter; and the third centers on two construction workers terrorized by a ghost they accidentally disturbed.
Who directed 03:00 A.M.?
03:00 A.M. was directed by Andy Chin Wing-Keung, a Hong Kong filmmaker known for working within the local genre cinema scene. The screenplay was written by Wong Ho-Wa, and the film was produced by Foo Jing-Wai under Evergood Productions Ltd.
Who are the main actors in 03:00 A.M.?
The cast spans all three segments and includes Theresa Lee Yee-Hung, Spencer Lam Seung-Yi, Lee Kin-Yan, Karen Tong Bo-Yue, Joyce Chan Yin-Hang, Zoe Ki, Natalie Wong Kei-Ying, Jordan Chan Siu-Chun, Cheung Tat-Ming, and Jamie Luk Kim-Ming.
When was 03:00 A.M. released?
03:00 A.M. was released in Hong Kong on November 29, 1997. The film is a product of the vibrant late-1990s Hong Kong genre cinema era, a period that produced numerous horror-comedy hybrids aimed at local audiences.
What genre is 03:00 A.M.?
03:00 A.M. blends Comedy and Horror, a combination that was especially popular in Hong Kong cinema of the 1980s and 1990s. The film balances supernatural scares with comedic moments, delivering a tone that is simultaneously playful and genuinely unsettling.
What language is 03:00 A.M. in?
03:00 A.M. is spoken entirely in Cantonese, reflecting its origins as a Hong Kong production. The original title is 夜半3點鐘, which translates roughly to "3 O'Clock in the Dead of Night," underscoring the film's focus on the supernatural witching hour.
How long is 03:00 A.M.?
03:00 A.M. has a runtime of 90 minutes. The film divides this time across its three anthology segments, giving each ghost story roughly equal screen time to establish its characters, build atmosphere, and deliver its supernatural payoff.
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