Vampire Expert
Hong Kong television series
Vampire Expert is 1995 Hong Kong television series produced by ATV and starring Lam Ching-ying. The two-season series served as a transition from film to television for the 1980s Hong Kong Chinese vampire film franchise. A third season was planned, but due to the poor health and subsequent death of lead actor Lam Ching-ying, the series was cancelled in 1996.
01Synopsis
Taoist priest Mo Siu-fong (Lam Ching-ying) and his apprentice Ma Fan (Yung Kam-cheong) travel to Hong Kong in pursuit of an ancient vampire.
02Cast
- Lam Ching-ying as Mo Siu-fong
- Kingdom Yuen as Zung Gwan
- Yung Kam-cheong as Ma Fan (Season 1)
- Frankie Lam as Mo's apprentice (Season 2)
- Mang Hoi as Mo's apprentice (Season 2)
03Development
Following the popularity of various Chinese vampire films in the 1980s, Hong Kong television network ATV World made plans to create a similar television series starring Lam Ching-ying, who was a familiar face in the genre and often typecast. Lam signed on to the film for HK$1 million, and filming started in early 1996.
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