Extras include interview with director herman lau and actor anthony wong plus trailers. A restaurant employee wanted for murder contracts ebola by raping a woman in south africa and starts an outbreak there and in hong kong when he returns home. Ebola syndrome has been a good bet because of another reason, as well. Two years after ebola ravaged parts of west africa, the deadly virus in 2018 was making a comeback in the democratic republic of the congro. Ebolavirus, a virologic taxon genus ebola virus ebov, a virus that cause a viral hemorrhagic fever in humans. Theres a comedic tone over the whole film and makes the movie look even more ridiculous. Even more gruesome and excessive than his notorious 1993 horror film the untold story, this bloody category iii sleazefest from hong kong director herman yau. Signs and symptoms typically start between two days and three weeks after contracting the virus with a fever, sore throat, muscular pain, and headaches. In the shadow of ebola is an intimate story of a family and a nation torn apart by the ebola outbreak. It is directed by herman yau and is 98 minutes long. Although no vaccine has completed clinical trials, there are multiple attempts in progress to develop such a vaccine. Almost every brutal scene was more or less noticably cut in all the international releases for years. Rape, cannibalism, torture, racism, gore, borderline necrophilia.
He flees to south africa, where he gets a job in a. Na africa, encobre seu passado criminoso assumindo outra identidade e trabalhando em um restaurante chines. Telecharger ebola syndrome dvdrip vf gratuit bdrip xvid. Anthony wong, who had starred in yaus previous film, gives one of his most.
Ebola viruses ebovs and marburg viruses marvs are among the deadliest human viruses, as highlighted by the recent and widespread ebola virus outbreak in west africa, which was the largest and longest epidemic of ebola virus disease evd in history, resulting in significant loss of life and disruptions across multiple continents. In that film, anthony wong portrayed an embittered man who lost his pregnant wife to an insensitive taxi driver reportedly a problem in hk at that time resulting in his murderous assault on hk cabbies. Operation united assistance is a 2014 united states military mission to help combat the ebola virus epidemic in west africa, including the part of the epidemic occurring in liberia. Ebola syndrome is a chinese horror movie that came out in 1996. The 1995 film outbreak documents the course of a fictional disease from africa to the u. Ebola, also known as ebola virus disease evd, is a viral haemorrhagic fever of humans and other primates caused by ebolaviruses. Ah kai is a wanted convict from hong kong who escapes to south africa after killing his former boss and his bosss wife. Still, if its not the sickest, then it is surely the most unsanitary. Ebola disambiguation simple english wikipedia, the. The current outbreak of ebola in west africa continues to worsen. Decontee davis, an ebola survivor, spends a moment alone pondering during a music video launch party to raise awareness on ebola on nov. Oct 19, 2016 herman yaus witty, family friendly commentary on the hong kong service industry resembles an asian jacques tatiesque farce.
The movie already had to be censored for the hongkongrelease despite said highest rating catiii. Herman yaus witty, family friendly commentary on the hong kong service industry resembles an asian jacques tatiesque farce. It is also being studied to treat a number of other viral infections. Sep 01, 2016 ebola viruses ebovs and marburg viruses marvs are among the deadliest human viruses, as highlighted by the recent and widespread ebola virus outbreak in west africa, which was the largest and longest epidemic of ebola virus disease evd in history, resulting in significant loss of life and disruptions across multiple continents.
The following films both fiction and nonfiction are related to ebola. Post ebola virus syndrome or post ebola syndrome is a postviral syndrome affecting those who have recovered from infection with ebola. Ebola vaccine candidates against ebola have been developed in the decade prior to 2014, but none have yet been approved for clinical use in humans. Anthony wongs portrayal of hapless waiter kai, the awkard but loveable hero appears as a conscious tip of the hat to tatis iconic m. Desconhecendo estar infectado ele espalha a doenca atraves. We follow a liberian student and his family living divided between the united states and liberia, who open our eyes to the ripple effects the outbreak has had on. Researchers at the university of texas medical branch. But its not enough that hes raping women, kills people, serving his victims as burgers and being a general asshole, no, hes also an ebola virus carrier. In late february 2020, the world health organization who said it did not expect a vaccine against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 sarscov2, the causative virus, to become available in less than 18 months. Movies like ebola syndrome if you like ebola syndrome you are looking for suspenseful, disturbing and rough movies about with murder, rapist, psychopath, village, restaurant, infected and vengeance themes of crime and horror genre shot in hong kong. Now i look forward to more anthony wong films except any sissy romance drama. These two films are very different, and this, ebola syndrome is the funnier trashier of these two.
Ebola syndrome simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Ebola is the common name of the ebola virus disease. Ebola syndrome is a exceptionally unusual film, spitting venom all over the place. Of course, the ebola virus is now thriving in his body, but kai is also imune to the disease. Buy ebola syndrome uncut special edition from amazons movies store. Ebola syndrome probably doesnt deserve as much attention as ive given it as it is highly politically incorrect, offensive and disgusting but for the category iii crowd, its a wellblended recipe of the extremes in terms of black humour and graphic imagery. At its blackly comical core, ebola syndrome is the flip side of yaus earlier taxi hunter 1993. Trailer ebola syndrome 1996 trailer ebola syndrome 1996 your. With anthony chausang wong, yeungming wan, fuion shing, tsuiling wong.
Lamb 1992, cradle of fear 2001, two thousand maniacs. Hey, im a fan of the grand guignol and this film has a notorious reputation. Syndrome is a repulsive, demented and odiuminducing film, although with its share of the cantonese bizarrewit and a complex lead, anthony wong chausang infernal affairs, 2002 a superior film in all form. A smalltime thug wong is caught having an affair with his big brother and under threat of castration decides to slaughter them. These performers are bloody dedicated or dangerously influenced by pasolinis salo, the mother of all. Watch fulllength episodes of pbs documentary series frontline for free. Sep 09, 2014 watch fulllength episodes of pbs documentary series frontline for free. Ebola is the common name of the ebola virus disease it may also refer to. British nurses rehospitalization, reports of blindness and.
A short animated film designed to stop the further spread of ebola in west africa. Which i dont mind, but its not done very well in this movie. This is, after all, a film about the deadly contagious ebola virus. I had to at least see it once just because i was curious.
Vomiting, diarrhoea and rash usually follow, along with decreased function of the liver and. Jul 31, 2014 the current outbreak of ebola in west africa continues to worsen. The hong kong cult classic is getting a special edition dvd release from discotek media in may. Who cares if director herman yau logs lackluster pace for about a third of the film. Os problemas recomecam quando kai estupra uma mulher portadora do virus ebola. Ebola virus ebov, a virus that cause a viral hemorrhagic fever in humans.
The first cases were recorded in guinea in december 20. While the disease, motaba, is fictional, its highly infectious nature parallels that of ebola. Ebola outbreak watch s2014 e17 frontline pbs official. On his way back home, kai stumbles over the body of a dead native woman and decides to rape her. Ebola gulfa, a fictional version of ebola virus in batman. Symptoms include joint and muscle pain, eye problems, including blindness, various neurological problems, and other ailments, sometimes so severe that the person is unable to work. This time around, he catches the ebola virus, becomes a carrier instead of dying, and spreads the virus all over south africa and hong kong. Several promising vaccine candidates have been shown to protect nonhuman primates usually macaques against lethal infection. We follow a liberian student and his family living divided between the united states and liberia, who open our eyes to the ripple effects the outbreak has had on liberians living through this crisis. Recommendation engine sorted out serious, suspenseful, rough and scary films with plots about deadly, crimes, psychopath, murder, serial killer, blood and gory mostly in horror, crime and thriller genres. He visits an ebola infected tribe to purchase some discount meat. But because of this film and taxi hunter im starting to develop a fondness for anthony wong. Of course, i said that about henry, portrait of a serial killer and that one still sticks with me as something i couldve lived my whole without seeing. Ebola syndrome 1996 your message must be at least 30 chars long aprox 1 line.
Like the experimental antiviral drugs t1105 and t1106, it is a pyrazinecarboxamide derivative. Despite the last half hour slowing down a bit for some police investigation, and an outoftheblue romance angle, this is one of the better horrorcomedies of the 1990s. Oct 09, 2015 decontee davis, an ebola survivor, spends a moment alone pondering during a music video launch party to raise awareness on ebola on nov. In south africa, he works at a chinese restaurant and one day travels. Ebola disambiguation simple english wikipedia, the free. Jul 27, 2016 the following films both fiction and nonfiction are related to ebola. These include replicationdeficient adenovirus vectors, replicationcompetent. British nurses rehospitalization, reports of blindness. It can come into use if on a strict diet regiment, but seriously. He flees to south africa, where he gets a job in a chinese restaurant. Ebola river, a river in the democratic republic of the congo.
Ebola syndrome isnt quite a top level hk category iii grinder like dr. The west african ebola virus epidemic 202016 was the most widespread outbreak of ebola virus disease evd in historycausing major loss of life and socioeconomic disruption in the region, mainly in the countries of guinea, liberia, and sierra leone. The whole film is a bit slapstick, the rape scenes and violence are done in a bright. Another one in herman yaus fairly extensive cannon of okish movies, ebola syndrome has by now achieved its cult status as a foul, depraved and. Anthony chausang wong, yeungming wan, fuion shing, tsuiling wong, miuying chan, meng lo, lu cheung, edward corbett, lorraine ho, cheunglung kai, lori shannon, michael tam, bobby yip, sinyi yip. Anthony wong turns in a wickedly, overthetop performance, and the films first hour is very energetic. A film that makes you question the sanity of either the actor or the director. Anthony chausang wong, yeungming wan, fuion shing, tsuiling wong, miuying chan, meng lo, lu cheung, edward corbett, lorraine ho, cheunglung kai, lori shannon, michael tam, bobby yip, sinyi yip genres. Ebola outbreak frontline reports from inside the deadliest ebola outbreak on record. Ebola syndrome ou une fois, vous pouvez noter ce film.
The 101st airborne division headquarters was responsible for leading the mission. Postebola virus syndrome or postebola syndrome is a postviral syndrome affecting those who have recovered from infection with ebola. Dont get me wrong, it certainly delivers all the trash, shocks, grossouts, and sleazy humor to keep you entertained, but it is not the first film id recommend to turn viewers on to the genre. Filmed on location in johannesburg and hong kong, ebola syndrome is arguably the sickest hk film ever made. Una pelicula dirigida por herman yau con anthony wong chausang, yeung ming wan, fuion shing, meng lo. Even more gruesome and excessive than his notorious 1993 horror film the untold story, this bloody category iii sleazefest from hong kong director herman yau has earned its considerable reputation. Nearly 700 people have died from the virus across guinea, liberia, nigeria and sierra leone, including sierra leones top ebola. In other words, a kind of sicko gore film that will never be. This movie is for mature audiences as it has rape scenes in it and graphic violence. Ebola syndrome is admittedly a hard film to justify as entertainment for.
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