The Mage (2026)

The Mage, known in Chinese as Shi Huang Fa Shi, is a horror film directed by the duo Danny Pang and Oxide Pang. Set for release in 2026, the movie stars Catherine Tse, Tang Yi, Carlos Chan, Cheung Man-kit, and Ng Bing. The narrative follows Lan Biqing, a former medium turned scavenger who discovers a hanging corpse in a forest park. This discovery triggers traumatic memories of a tragic event from thirteen years prior, where she manipulated a young girl into suicide for financial gain. Haunted by guilt and supernatural visions, Lan begins collecting items associated with unnatural deaths, believing they hold spiritual significance.

As police investigator Huang Ming probes a series of suspicious accidents, he repeatedly crosses paths with Lan. Through her connection to the deceased, she reveals that these incidents are actually murders disguised as accidental deaths. Together, the unlikely pair must confront a terrifying supernatural truth before they become the killers' next victims. The film is produced in Hong Kong, features Cantonese dialogue, and has a runtime of 97 minutes. It was promoted at the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market in March 2025, with key cast members and directors in attendance.

• The film is scheduled to premiere at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival on July 3, 2026, before its theatrical release in Hong Kong later that year.
• Danny Pang and Oxide Pang serve as both directors and screenwriters, marking another collaboration in their long-standing partnership within the thriller and horror genres.
• Catherine Tse plays the lead role of Lan Biqing, a character defined by her past as a medium and her current struggle for redemption through investigating the dark secrets of the dead.
• The movie carries an IMDb identifier of tt32432312 and is categorized under the horror genre with full-color cinematography.