Antikalpa (2023)
Original title: 化劫
Antikalpa is a 2023 Chinese-language horror movie directed by Wen-Han Shih, with a running time of 1h 34m. It stars Akira Huang, Regina Lei and Troy Liu.
Ah Dai comes from a family that runs a prestigious orthodox temple. His childhood sweetheart, Yufan, is desperate to locate her missing aunt. In his attempt to help, Ah Dai agrees to participate in a special ritual that his schoolmates believe could help them seek assistance from the gods to grant their desires. However, they are lured into praying to evil forces instead. As his schoolmates die one after another, Ah Dai tries to use his gift to exorcise evil to save his friends. At the very end, he faces a completely demonized Yufan and must fight her to save the neighborhood.
Quick answers
What is Antikalpa about?
Ah Dai comes from a family that runs a prestigious orthodox temple. His childhood sweetheart, Yufan, is desperate to locate her missing aunt. In his attempt to help, Ah Dai agrees to participate in a special ritual that his schoolmates believe could help them seek assistance from the gods to grant their desires. However, they are lured into praying to evil forces instead. As his schoolmates die one after another, Ah Dai tries to use his gift to exorcise evil to save his friends. At the very end, he faces a completely demonized Yufan and must fight her to save the neighborhood.
When was Antikalpa released?
Antikalpa was released on 21 June 2023.
How long is Antikalpa?
Antikalpa runs 1h 34m.
Who made Antikalpa?
Antikalpa was directed by Wen-Han Shih.
Cast
- Akira Huang as Ah-Dai
- Regina Lei as Wang Yu-Fan
- Troy Liu as Hsiao Pang
- Vicky Tseng as Wang Shu-Ya
- Tender Huang as Chao Yu-Chih
- Alex Ko as Mr. He (Ah-Dai's Father)
- Sara Yu as Mrs. He (Ah-Dai's Mother)
- Olly Sun as Hung-Nan
- Xi Wei-lun as Ko Tzu
- Michael Chang as Ah-Yuan
- Yu-Wei Hsieh as Master Tsang Chen
- Tsai Ming-shiou as Fortune Teller