Horror Hotline... Big Head Monster (2001)
A chilling Hong Kong horror film where a radio show's urban legend investigation uncovers a monstrous truth lurking beneath decades of silence.
Horror Hotline... Big Head Monster - Movie Information
- Original Title: 恐怖熱線之大頭怪嬰
- Release Year: 2001
- Directed by: Soi Cheang
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Horror
- Runtime: 1h 29m
- Original Language: CN
- Spoken Languages: Cantonese
- Release Date (Theatrical): September 12, 2001 (Hong Kong)
- Alternative Titles: Horror Hotline... Big Head Monster (US), 恐怖热线之大头怪婴 (CN)
- Production Companies: Mei Ah Film Production Co., Ltd., Brilliant Idea Group, Metroshowbiz FM99.7
- Production Countries: Hong Kong
Horror Hotline... Big Head Monster - Plot
A reporter and the producer of "Horror Hotline", a popular radio call-in show, investigate a caller's tale about a terrifying mutant infant that caused several deaths in the 1960s and seems to be making people disappear today.
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Horror Hotline... Big Head Monster - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Soi Cheang
Main Cast
- Francis Ng Chun-Yu
- Josie Ho
- Sam Lee
- Niki Chow Lai-Kei
- Michelle Zhang
- Ruth Tsang
- Bonnie Wong Man-Wai
- Wilson Yip
- Alan Mak Siu-Fai
- Roy Szeto Wai-Cheuk
Writers
- Sunny Chan Wing-Sun
- Soi Cheang
Horror Hotline... Big Head Monster - FAQs
What is Horror Hotline... Big Head Monster about?
The film follows a reporter and the producer of a popular radio call-in show called Horror Hotline as they investigate a listener's chilling account of a mutant infant responsible for multiple deaths in the 1960s. The creature appears to be connected to a new wave of mysterious disappearances in present-day Hong Kong.
Who directed Horror Hotline... Big Head Monster?
Horror Hotline... Big Head Monster was directed by Soi Cheang, a Hong Kong filmmaker known for his work in genre cinema. The screenplay was co-written by Soi Cheang and Sunny Chan Wing-Sun, blending urban legend with supernatural horror rooted in Hong Kong's cultural anxieties.
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Who are the main actors in this film?
The film stars Francis Ng Chun-Yu as Ben and Josie Ho as Mavis Ho, with supporting performances from Sam Lee, Niki Chow Lai-Kei, Michelle Zhang, Ruth Tsang, and Bonnie Wong Man-Wai. Notably, directors Wilson Yip and Alan Mak Siu-Fai also appear in acting roles.
Is Horror Hotline... Big Head Monster based on a true story?
The film is not based on a specific verified true story, but it draws on the tradition of Hong Kong urban legends and radio horror storytelling. The premise of a call-in horror radio show reflects a real cultural format popular in Hong Kong during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
When was Horror Hotline... Big Head Monster released?
Horror Hotline... Big Head Monster was released on September 12, 2001, in Hong Kong. The film was produced by Mei Ah Film Production Co., Ltd., Brilliant Idea Group, and Metroshowbiz FM99.7, the latter being a Hong Kong radio station that inspired the film's premise.
How long is Horror Hotline... Big Head Monster?
Horror Hotline... Big Head Monster has a runtime of 89 minutes, making it a tightly paced horror feature. The film is spoken in Cantonese and was produced in Hong Kong, reflecting the city's distinct genre filmmaking style of the early 2000s.
What is the ending of Horror Hotline... Big Head Monster explained?
The film builds toward a confrontation with the mutant infant at the center of the urban legend, revealing the dark truth behind the 1960s deaths and the present disappearances. The resolution ties the supernatural horror back to human culpability, a recurring theme in Soi Cheang's early genre work.
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