Viva_Chiba The Untold Story is part of a sub-genre called Category III (abbreviated: CAT III), CAT III is a certificate given by the Hong Kong film censors to films that features extreme violence or excessive sexual content. The most notorious CAT III movies, are the ones made in Hong Kong. The Untold Story is based on an actual murder case that happened in Macau. Plot: Severed body parts are found at the Macau Bay, the police investigates and all the evidences leave to the "Eight Immortal restaurant", the cops suspects of Wong-Chi Hang, a man who escaped from Hong Kong after committing a gambling-related murder. The violence is taboo-breaking and bloody, the special effects are good, but i can't tell you how they are realistically shocking. The most sadistic scene is probably the one where Chi-Hang rapes and murders a woman, by shoving some chopsticks up her lower parts.... This movie features a excellent performance by Anthony Wong, as Wong Chi-Hang the serial killer, Anthony even won a best actor award for this movie (100% deserved !). Recommended for CAT III beginners or for who is tired of the same Hollywood "shocking movies".

DICK STEEL This year's HKIFF has director Herman Yau's movies in retrospect, and features some of his adult cult classics like The Untold Story, and Ebola Syndrome. There would be no way that I would pass on the opportunity to watch these movies on the big screen, in 35mm format.The Untold Story tells of a heinous crime that reportedly took place in 80s Macau, where the entire family of the Eight Immortals Restaurant were slaughtered, their bodies dismembered, the bones dumped into trash, and their flesh, as the title already states, gets put as fillings into roast meat buns. Anthony Wong plays the chief villain Wong Chi Hang, who refuses to acknowledge the dastardly murders he had committed, and gives an impressive performance as a dangerous, calculative criminal behind those nerdy looking spectacles.This Category III movie is unflinching in its violence, and not just those involving weapons like butcher knives, but seemingly innocent utensils like ladles and chopsticks will never be looked upon in the same light again. Women and children are not spared the graphicness of it all, and although some acts were done off screen, it is chilling enough to send shivers, no thanks to the gleefully evil expression of Wong the actor. Rape, dismemberment, beheadings, immolation, they're all here to earn this adult movie its cult status.Danny Lee, a regular in cop movies in the 80s and also a producer of the film, plays a cop with shady morals here, with preference for hookers and breaking protocol by bringing them regularly to crime scenes and the police station. It's quite a departure from the straight heroic roles he plays ever so often. Besides watching him in action (haven't seen him in a while), another "oldie" Seng Fui On is in the movie as a jailbird who bears a grudge against Wong Chi Hang. Watching a host of other familiar faces brings back that sense of nostalgia.But perhaps what made this movie stand out, is its portrayal of the police force as a bunch of bumbling officers (in a way) with its blend of comedy, and its stark portrayal of questionable interrogation tactics which probably wouldn't get passed today, and would definitely be frowned upon.It's a wicked delight to indulge in the enjoyment of this movie, and I'd recommend anyone who wants to watch this, to watch it on the big screen in 35mm format at whatever opportunity that comes by.

Dan Grant This film reminds me of what made Last House on the Left so effective, and so unnecessary in some parts. What works well in here is the horrific disregard for human life. What doesn't work at all is the humour. In fact, the film almost didn't work for me as it seemed to concentrate too much on the bumbling cops trying to get laid and their fascination with breasts and behinds. When it gets sidetracked and goes for the humour, it is actually quite terrible. Fortunately, the film smartens up and becomes an all out gorefest and changes it's lackadaisical tone to one that becomes horrifically serious.I too came across this film on a whim. I ordered Men Behind the Sun from Amazon.com and one of the recommendations was this film. I checked it out, and then bought it blind. It obviously has a cult status and for good reason.I'm sure people that are reading this already know what makes it so cult like, and that is the violence and the graphic nature of the film. This is different violence that what we see here in North America. It is unapologetic, graphic, bloody and perpetual. The only complaint I have is that the camera doesn't show all that it could. If film makers like Argento and Fulci can find a way to show the violence, then so can Herman Yau. We see the blood, we see the body parts being tossed aside, but for a film that made it's reputation on its gore, it would be "nice" to see some more of it. Gallons of blood is cool, but seeing a limb severed is even better.The crowning moment in the film is the slaughter of the family. It did remind me of Reservoir Dogs, but it is much more gruesome. And that is what makes the film so intriguing for sickos like us. You won't find anything like this in North America. As mentioned in the first line of the review, it does have that Last House on the Left feel to it. Anthony Wong is sickening brilliant in this film and he reminds me of Krug from LHOTL. He kills because he needs to. He wants to taste blood and if this is based on a true story, then he is one sick character. There are children losing their heads in the film, rape by chopstick, grinding of human meat and buckets and buckets of blood. If this sounds like your kind of film, you will not find one better.Another interesting aspect of the film is the police brutality. You would never see such an admission of these sorts. And it is quite refreshing to see what might have gone on behind closed doors. It is treated like it is normal, like it is part of police procedure. You won't see that in a North American film either.7/10 Only the comedy brings it down, or it would have been a 9.

Demonic_Entity-1 This notorious CAT III classic is a definite favorite among gore-hound's. Anthony Wong delivers a creepy and incredible performance as the sicko chef, Wong Chi Hang. Horribly killing and dismembering anyone who crosses his path and turning them into human meat pies. You will never look at Asian food the same way again after seeing this, trust me. This one has it all folks, so grab a beer, some popcorn (No meat buns) and kick back to enjoy this sick flick.*Spoilers*The story starts off with two men in a room fighting over a gambling game. The one man then proceeds to brutally attack and beat the other man to a bloody pulp. He then douses him with gasoline and lights him up like a Christmas tree. Fast-forward some years ahead and the man, known as Wong Chi Hang (Anthony Wong) is sporting a new look and working as a manager in a restaurant. But after some of his workers end up missing and body parts are found, the police start to get suspicious and take him in for questioning. What he reveals to them is most disturbing.