Mr. Vampire Collection
Mr Vampire is a 1985 Hong Kong comedy horror film directed by Ricky Lau and produced by Sammo Hung. The film's box office success led to the creation of a Mr. Vampire franchise, with the release of four sequels directed by Ricky Lau from 1986 to 1992, and subsequent similarly themed films with different directors released between 1987 and 1991. The film was released under the Chinese title 暫時停止呼吸 (literally: Hold Your Breath for a Moment) in Taiwan.
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The Mr. Vampire Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 7 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 5 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 6.4/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 6.4. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Mr. Vampire Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Mr. Vampire standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.
Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal
Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Mr. Vampire Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Mr. Vampire Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
Mr. Vampire
After the planned reburial of a village elder goes awry and the corpse resurrects into a hopping vampire, a Taoist priest and his two disciples attempt to stop ...
Mr. Vampire II
Chaos ensues after a team of archaeologists accidentally breaks the seals of a sleeping vampire family, which prevent them from waking up....
Mr. Vampire III
The Vampire Master joins forces with another fellow priest with his two pet ghosts along for the ride to defeat an evil witch and her henchman, whose goals are ...
Mr Vampire Saga 4
A Taoist priest protests against the idea of a Buddhist priest being his neighbour. They often argue with each other until a vampire is at large and threatens t...
Mr Vampire 1992
Master Lam and his two disciples must battle a horde of Chinese vampires in order to get the teeth dust needed to cure an ailing general. Meanwhile, the general...
Common Questions about Mr. Vampire Collection
How many movies are in the Mr. Vampire Collection?
There are currently 5 movies in the Mr. Vampire Collection, starting from Mr. Vampire to the latest release, Mr Vampire 1992.
What is the best order to watch the Mr. Vampire Collection?
The best way to watch the Mr. Vampire Collection is usually in release order: starting with Mr. Vampire and ending with Mr Vampire 1992. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Mr. Vampire Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Mr. Vampire in this franchise.