What happens when an influencer prank, a 25-year-old disappearance and a supposed alien abduction collide?
In this Bad Accent Video Review, we take a look at “Unidentified Murder”, the 2025 Hong Kong black comedy directed by Kwok Ka-hei and Jack Lee. Built around one twist after another, the movie mixes science fiction, crime, heist elements, romance and absurd comedy while taking aim at influencer culture, viral content, fake news, sensationalist media and UFO conspiracy shows.
We also discuss the movie’s attempts to recapture the anarchic spirit of classic Hong Kong cinema, its connections to John Woo’s “A Better Tomorrow”, the limitations imposed by its extremely low-budget production, and whether its award-winning screenplay manages to overcome its visual and performative shortcomings.
Starring Ling Man-lung, Renci Yeung, Ronald Lam, Peter Chan, Kenny Wong and Alan Luk.
“Unidentified Murder” will be released in cinemas across the UK and Ireland from 11th September.
Do you think Hong Kong cinema needs more independent productions like this one? Let us know in the comments.
