Steineded How sad is this?

Console best movie i've ever seen.

Humbersi The first must-see film of the year.

Roxie The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

luke Please please please read the one star reviews on this, ultimately if your going to watch the film at least know what your getting yourself into. I like suspense building, I like tension, I loved Mr Vampire and Chinese culture, I don't want to be accused of being a western reviewer who knows nothing about Asian movies or told that I just didn't get it. There are approximately 10 minutes of great visuals (not so great I needed to sit through the entirety of this film.)The characters are so bland and so uninteresting, the fact that I had any feelings towards them at all was down to the actors and certainly not the plot. The film dragged on and on... and on. The first time I tried to watch it I fell asleep, the second time was a real chore, had the remote been closer to me I would have sped up most scenes. Unfortunately I have to throw this on the list of another movie from China where the story and characters just fall completely flat compared with neighboring countries like Korea and Japan. I read somewhere that many film studios in China have closed due to piracy being so big there and it seems the only films being made are visual/special effects movies that companies feel will appeal to a wide audience and make money. This seems to fit with the general downtrend of good Chinese movies being made. The high reviews really surprise me with this movie and I highly recommend this is avoided at all costs. Don't fall for the clever trailer or the positive reviews this is a bad and soul-less movie.

ersinkdotcom I make it no secret to anyone that I love the movies of Takashi Shimizu. One of the most exciting moments of my career as a movie blogger was getting the opportunity to interview the talented Writer / Director / Producer. While many grew weary of "The Grudge" after so many spin-offs and sequels, I actually enjoyed and found most of them terrifyingly entertaining.His other works like "Reincarnation," "The Shock Labyrinth," and "Tormented" are all fine examples of what Shimizu can do outside the box of his most famous creation. I've been waiting years for his film "4700" to be released either straight-to-DVD or in theaters. It looks like we'll have to settle for projects produced by him for a while. One of those was recently released by Well Go USA Entertainment."Rigor Mortis" is a supernatural tale featuring vampires, zombies, ghost hunters, and other creatures that haunt your nightmares. They all seem to have a fixation on the apartment building a washed-up suicidal actor moved into. As you can imagine, all sorts of very strange and disturbing occurrences unfold. Mix in some martial arts and you have a perfect homage to the classic Chinese vampire films of the past.Although "Rigor Mortis" is unrated, I would give it an R. There's a lot of gore and disturbing horror imagery. Bad language and some nudity can be found as well.I can definitely see why Takashi Shimizu took a liking to "Rigor Mortis." After seeing the filmmaker's more bizarre stylings in "The Shock Labyrinth" and "Tormented," I perceive why he was drawn to the strange characters and peculiar phantasmagorias Director Juno Mak came up with for this unique genre entry. If you grow weary of the typical American monster movies we constantly get, "Rigor Mortis" is a step in a curious direction.

helmutty Rigor Mortis is not a horror movie that is eager to scare the pants out of people. As what the trailer suggests, it is a moody atmospheric horror movie that is borderline art-house. What may surprise audience is that it actually takes its time to develop the story.The story: It is quite straight-forward. A man moves into a spooky apartment in a 'washed- out' building. It is expected as spirits inhabit the apartment and things happen. Hold on before you think this will turn into a thrilling and scary ride. In fact, this favours slow-burning thrills and pace. It doesn't move in a break-neck pace but strangely the slow-burning pace will urge you to find out more. It builds up to a visually stunning climax where a fight with the vampire ensues. The stylish effects including the slo-mo and a few brief fight scenes enhance the movie, adding a flavour to it. The moody atmosphere of the movie is commendable.Overall: It is commendable that this breaks away from the other horror movies. Instead it is a bleak but stylish horror movie with a slower pace. Watch this movie without thinking too much and let the story reveal its truth in its own style. http://moreviewsed.blogspot.sg

Paul Magne Haakonsen For way too long have Korea, Thailand and Japan dominated the Asian market as far as ghost movies go. And it is really, really nice to see Hong Kong make a mark for itself in the ghost genre. Director Juno Mak has really managed to put together a really unique movie here.Unlike other Asian ghost movies, then this is not a stereotypical ghost movie with a dead girl in a white dress and having her long, black hair covering her face. No, this is way beyond that. Sure it has that element as well, but it just takes it to the next step. And as if that isn't enough, then "Rigor Mortis" also throws in the element of the Chinese vampire mythology into the mix. Odd? Perhaps. Does it work? Oh yeah it does!"Rigor Mortis" is a very visual and graphic movie, which is rather unlike most Asian ghost movies, and it is a much needed and most welcomed contribution to the genre.However, a word of warning, "Rigor Mortis" is not just for everyone, especially not if you are set in the way of the traditional Asian ghost movies. But enter this movie with an open mind and leave yourself open to the impressions, but visual and subliminal.The story in "Rigor Mortis" is about a troubled man who comes to an old and rundown building, where he rents room 2442 - a room with a dark and troubled past. Set out to take his own life and end his torment, it becomes clear that the entire building is a locale of haunts, gruesome tales, and dark magic.Effects-wise, then "Rigor Mortis" is a visual treat, eye candy if you will. Why? Well, because the CGI effects were realistic and came off a believable, and really helped augment the story and the flow of the movie. And it was nice to see some Asian ghost aside from that stereotypical girl in white dress with her hair covering her entire face.If you enjoy Asian horror movies, or perhaps ghost movies in particular, then you should without a doubt take a look at Juno Mak's movie, because it is rather amazing. Great entertainment, good story, nice effects and a great change of pace in this particular genre.