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Taiwanese horror film box office performance

Overview

The Taiwanese horror film ‘The Conjuring 4: Kuntilanak’ has achieved significant box office success in Taiwan. On its opening day during the Hungry Ghost Festival, the film earned nearly 10 million TWD, with many theaters reporting sold-out shows. Promotional tours led by director Liao Shih-han and producer Tsou Chieh-chung featured cast members and Indonesian actor Ferry Salim.

As the film’s earnings approached 66 million TWD, the production team highlighted the integration of Southeast Asian folklore and spiritual practices. Director Liao stated that the film’s Kuntilanak spirit laughter was recorded during a “real spiritual possession of a medium in Indonesia.”

Promotional efforts have included events involving deities such as Zhong Kui, and some audience members have brought religious statues to screenings. Actress Chen Hsueh-chen noted that the intense demands of filming required six months of energy healing for her recovery.

Entities

Kuntilanak · Liao Shih-han · Hsu An-chih · Chen Hsueh-chen · Tsou Chieh-chung

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    The Conjuring 4: Kuntilanak achieves box office success in Taiwan

    Taiwanese horror film ‘The Conjuring 4: Kuntilanak’ nears 66 million TWD at the box office, utilizing authentic spiritual recordings and engaging with local folk religious traditions in its promotion.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    The Conjuring 4: Kuntilanak tops Taiwan box office on opening day

    The horror film ‘The Conjuring 4: Kuntilanak’ earned nearly 10 million TWD on its opening day in Taiwan, topping the daily box office during the Hungry Ghost Festival.

Sources

heartbeats.jp · news.m.pchome.com.tw · star.ettoday.net