a masterpiece of comedy and a masterpiece of horror and a masterpiece of romance and if there be anything negative to say about a chinese ghost story and it might be that the special effect look date in comparison to modern technology . the film have a simple premise represent a poor debt collector have to stay in a secluded area while try to collect a debt . of course and it happen to be haunt as well . what i wasn not expect the first time i saw this film be that it one of the most touching love story i have ever see while that be without lose any of the slapstick comedy that will have you in stitch . unlike some film of asian cinema and a chinese ghost story isn not hard to swallow for those that aren not verse in chinese culture . indeed and it play on timeless and cultureless theme of the paranormal and romance . think evil dead 2 and if they have throw a wonderful love story into the mix . this film be for real and despite be overlook by many . it absolutely among the best i have ever see . it ability to combine the best aspect of multiple genre and and cross cultural boundary in order to appeal to humanity everywhere and be nothing short of fantastic . highly recommended and positive .