A cripple takes revenge on criminals by using a magic spell that transforms him into an oily monster/superhero.A cripple takes revenge on criminals by using a magic spell that transforms him into an oily monster/superhero.A cripple takes revenge on criminals by using a magic spell that transforms him into an oily monster/superhero.
Hsieh Wang
- Hu Li Fa
- (as Hsieh Wang)
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- TriviaBased on the Malaysian legend of the orang minyak, or oily man, a supernatural creature born of crude oil and fueled by vengefulness towards those who wronged him, the film is a highly fictionalized take on the myth by Shaw Brothers studios, combined with elements from Hollywood slashers popular in Asia at the time. There had been at least three Malaysian film versions of the story prior: a trilogy comprising Curse of the Oily Man (1956), Orang Minyak (1958) and Serangan Orang Minyak (1958). He would turn up again many years later in Orang minyak (2007) and Pontianak vs. Orang Minyak (2012), the latter pitting the oily man against another figure from Malay folklore, a vengeful ghost woman.
- ConnectionsReferences Jaws (1975)
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"My Hands Are Full Of Blood!"...
THE OILY MANIAC Stars Danny Lee as Shen Yuan, who is given a mystical secret that can cure him of his polio. It also makes him invulnerable as long as he does good deeds. Following instructions, Shen turns into the shrieking petroleum product of the title, and begins wiping out bad guys right away.
All goes well until Shen uses his powers out of anger, causing him to go totally berserk! The scene where he deals with his corrupt boss is quite memorable indeed! The finale is a feast of fiery fluidity.
As Shaw Brothers films go, this is a good one. It's funny, exhilarating, and absolutely nuts! Sort of like a hybrid of SWAMP THING and THE TOXIC AVENGER (predating both of these films by a few years). The copious amount of female toplessness adds immensely to the absurdity of the whole affair!
You will not forget the Maniac's scream if you live to be a thousand!...
All goes well until Shen uses his powers out of anger, causing him to go totally berserk! The scene where he deals with his corrupt boss is quite memorable indeed! The finale is a feast of fiery fluidity.
As Shaw Brothers films go, this is a good one. It's funny, exhilarating, and absolutely nuts! Sort of like a hybrid of SWAMP THING and THE TOXIC AVENGER (predating both of these films by a few years). The copious amount of female toplessness adds immensely to the absurdity of the whole affair!
You will not forget the Maniac's scream if you live to be a thousand!...
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