The Oily Maniac 1976
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SplatA cripple takes revenge on criminals by using a magic spell that transforms him into an oily monster/superhero.
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as Sheng Yung
as Xiao Yue
as Xiao Ly
as Lawyer Hu Ly Fa
as Chen Fu Sin
as Uncle Ah Ba
as Inspector Shih
as Lam Yu Nian
as Hong Te Min
as Yu Nian's Lover
Director:
Writer:
Chua Lam
Stars:
Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Chen Ping, Lily Li, Wang Hsieh, Wa Lun, Ku Feng, Tung Lin, Angela Yu Chien, Lam Fung, Wai Wang,
Genres:
Horror
Release Date:
1976 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
84 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Oily Maniac
Directors & Credit Writers
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Cast
as Sheng Yung
as Xiao Yue
as Xiao Ly
as Lawyer Hu Ly Fa
as Chen Fu Sin
as Uncle Ah Ba
as Inspector Shih
as Lam Yu Nian
as Hong Te Min
as Yu Nian's Lover
as Ms Yoko
as Yang Tin Choi
as Chang Ah Gou
as Ms. Liang
as Te Min's Defense Attorney
as Judge for Rape Case (uncredited)
as Juror (uncredited)
as Tin Choi's Thug / Road Worker / Policeman (uncredited)
as Tin Choi's Thug (uncredited)
as Road Worker (uncredited)
as Tin Choi's Thug / Sin's Worker (uncredited)
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