“The Devil’s Mirror” is a 1972 Shaw Brothers film recently released on Blu-ray from Shout Factory as part of their Shaw Brothers Classics Collection Volume 2. “The Devil’s Mirror” Stars Lin Tung as Deputy Leng Yun, Shu Pei-pei, Lau Dan as Wen Chien Feng, and Li Chia Chien as The Nine Souls Witch.
Embark on a journey into the mystical realms of martial arts and dark sorcery with “The Devil’s Mirror,” a captivating 1972 film that marked an early directorial venture of Sun Chung, known for later creating cinematic gems like “The Avenging Eagle” and “The Deadly Breaking Sword”.
In this cinematic tapestry, two martial arts clans guard powerful magic mirrors, each holding great, untapped forces. The Nine Souls Witch, played by Li Chia Chien, harbors a sinister plan to harness the combined might of these mirrors to unlock Emperor Wu’s Tomb, setting the stage for a tale infused with gothic horror, suspense, underground lairs, witchcraft, intrigue, cult activities, torture, romance, seduction, and the macabre, all seamlessly woven with martial arts prowess.