Dead Talents Society

"Do you know what the best thing about being dead is?"

2024 1h 50m ZH

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 108

HorrorComedy

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When ghosts must compete to survive in the underworld by haunting the living, one unassuming young woman needs help creating a lasting performance while under the tutelage of a passionate agent and a washed-up diva.

“Do you know what the best thing about being dead is?”

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Cast

Chen Bolin
Makoto
Sandrine Pinna
Catherine
Gingle Wang
The Rookie
Eleven Yao
Jessica
Bai Jing-yi
Camilla
Soso Tseng
Kouji
Lin He-hsuan
Nonbeliever
Huang Di-yang
Chairghost of the Dead Talents Society

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Hsu
Writers: Tsai Kun-lin, John Hsu
Languages: Mandarin
Countries: Taiwan, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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2 / 7

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Taiwan, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by John Hsu, shot by Chou Yi-hsien. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Shieh Meng-ju shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Chen Bolin and Sandrine Pinna and Gingle Wang carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Do you know what the best thing about being dead is?".

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt17079606 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

John Hsu directs. Chou Yi-hsien behind the camera. Shieh Meng-ju cuts. Produced in Taiwan, United States of America. Dialogue in Mandarin.

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1Released 2 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Taiwan, United States of America.
3Directed by John Hsu, shot by Chou Yi-hsien. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Shieh Meng-ju shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Chen Bolin and Sandrine Pinna and Gingle Wang carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Do you know what the best thing about being dead is?".
7IMDB entry: tt17079606 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Chou Yi-hsien
Editing: Shieh Meng-ju
VFX supervisor: Tomi Kuo
Runtime: 110 min · 1h 50m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: ZH
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Dead Talents Society (2024)

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Alunauwie2026-02-28
★ 7/10
Dead Talents Society reimagines the afterlife as a competitive arena where ghosts must stay famous to survive, blending horror and comedy into a sharp satire about ambition and relevance. Through characters like Catherine and The Rookie, the film explores generational conflict, insecurity, and the fear of being forgotten while delivering clear character growth and emotional payoff. Though some world-building details remain unexplored, its witty tone, strong performances, and reflective message make it an entertaining yet thoughtful watch. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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