aka Dip bin. Die Bian. In the 'martial world' a writer attempts to solve a murder mystery. Firstly a printer is killed after agreeing to publish some pages of a diary. Then a clan leader is asked to help the owner of Shum castle, where he says they have been invaded by killer butterflies. The writer and various fighters reach the castle only to find it deserted. So they set out to try and decipher the clues and find out what is happening and who or what is behind all the killing.
Tsui Hark's debut enjoys a big reputation, possibly due to it's unavailability. Upon watching you soon realise that this is a reputation much deserved. The increasingly dark atmosphere draws you into this whodunnit, which is enlivened by some great set piece fight scenes. Rather convoluted at times, this is a film that rewards repeat viewing.
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