--- product_id: 10557471 title: "Human Lanterns" price: "COP 424059" currency: COP in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.co/products/10557471-human-lanterns store_origin: CO region: Colombia --- # Human Lanterns **Price:** COP 424059 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Human Lanterns - **How much does it cost?** COP 424059 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co](https://www.desertcart.co/products/10557471-human-lanterns) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Swordplay, savagery and blood-chilling thrills reign supreme in this outrageous mixture of martial arts and the macabre from Shaw Brothers! Two rivals, one rich and the other poor, enter an unholy pact to win an annual lantern-creating contest in their village; however, the terrifying secret behind their remarkable creations lies within the supple flesh of local maidens, who are disappearing at the hands of a demonic assailant! Now featuring shocking scenes too extreme for its Asian DVD release, this unflinching action-horror masterpiece is now finally available to American audiences to enjoy full strength and full throttle! Review: A very strong argument on the energy-saving benefits of using human flesh in lighting devices! - Have you ever heard a movie title quite so compelling? Two words that should never find themselves put directly next to each other: human and lanterns. The pairing just feels disturbing and wrong-- after seeing this movie however, few things have ever felt so right(I may even look into making a few of my own LOL!). The story centers around two wealthy, proud and competitive heads of a village by the names of Tan and Lung, preparing for the upcoming lantern festival. Both want ot make sure that their lantern is the absolute best and therefore the talk of the town. Enter a reclusive lantern craftsman with the knowledge of how to make the perfect product-- and willing go to whatever cruel lengths necessary for the human flesh needed in their creation. As loved ones close to both competitors begin mysteriously disappearing, foul play is suspected of each other, and the rivalry grows out of control... though are either one truly responsible? Human Lanterns is classic Shaw Brothers material, superbly directed by Chung Sun(the man behind the even better film, The Deadly Breaking Sword), filled with lavish sets, an excellent musical score, and a fantastic cast. Chen Kuan-Tai(Crippled Avengers, Challenge Of The Masters, and many other great films) plays Tan, the more mature and reserved of the rivals, while Liu Yung plays Lung as a much more vain and even borderline despicable competitor. The real star of the show is actually Lo Lieh(too many good movies to name!) as the demented lantern maker who takes particular glee in the live skinning of his victims (easily one of my favorite performances from his legendary career). This is one of the finest martial arts/horror hybrids around, the action is marvelously choreographed while the horror is far from campy(no hopping vampires here) and delivers some genuine chills. Still though, Human Lanterns is for kung fu fans first and foremost, those deciding to give this a try for the(limited) horror and exploitation elements will surely be dissapointed with what is ultimately delivered(a few macabre moments of flesh peeling grue). Review: Ohhhh - Excellent flick. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Contributor | Chen Kuan Tai, Chien Sun, Chuen Chiang, Erik Chan Ka Kei, Fei Ai, Hsiu Chun Lin, Linda Chu, Lo Lieh, Lo Meng, Mona Fong, Ni Kuang, Runme Shaw, Shaw Yin Yin, Sun Chung, Tien Ni, Tony Liu Contributor Chen Kuan Tai, Chien Sun, Chuen Chiang, Erik Chan Ka Kei, Fei Ai, Hsiu Chun Lin, Linda Chu, Lo Lieh, Lo Meng, Mona Fong, Ni Kuang, Runme Shaw, Shaw Yin Yin, Sun Chung, Tien Ni, Tony Liu See more | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 32 Reviews | | Format | Color, Dolby, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen | | Genre | Action & Adventure/Martial Arts | | Language | English | | Runtime | 1 hour and 35 minutes | ## Images ![Human Lanterns - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91d8vRDobFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very strong argument on the energy-saving benefits of using human flesh in lighting devices! *by D***N on October 22, 2008* Have you ever heard a movie title quite so compelling? Two words that should never find themselves put directly next to each other: human and lanterns. The pairing just feels disturbing and wrong-- after seeing this movie however, few things have ever felt so right(I may even look into making a few of my own LOL!). The story centers around two wealthy, proud and competitive heads of a village by the names of Tan and Lung, preparing for the upcoming lantern festival. Both want ot make sure that their lantern is the absolute best and therefore the talk of the town. Enter a reclusive lantern craftsman with the knowledge of how to make the perfect product-- and willing go to whatever cruel lengths necessary for the human flesh needed in their creation. As loved ones close to both competitors begin mysteriously disappearing, foul play is suspected of each other, and the rivalry grows out of control... though are either one truly responsible? Human Lanterns is classic Shaw Brothers material, superbly directed by Chung Sun(the man behind the even better film, The Deadly Breaking Sword), filled with lavish sets, an excellent musical score, and a fantastic cast. Chen Kuan-Tai(Crippled Avengers, Challenge Of The Masters, and many other great films) plays Tan, the more mature and reserved of the rivals, while Liu Yung plays Lung as a much more vain and even borderline despicable competitor. The real star of the show is actually Lo Lieh(too many good movies to name!) as the demented lantern maker who takes particular glee in the live skinning of his victims (easily one of my favorite performances from his legendary career). This is one of the finest martial arts/horror hybrids around, the action is marvelously choreographed while the horror is far from campy(no hopping vampires here) and delivers some genuine chills. Still though, Human Lanterns is for kung fu fans first and foremost, those deciding to give this a try for the(limited) horror and exploitation elements will surely be dissapointed with what is ultimately delivered(a few macabre moments of flesh peeling grue). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ohhhh *by G***N on March 14, 2016* Excellent flick. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Great Movie! Poor Picture Quality! *by P***R on March 30, 2017* Great movie and found this to be one of the Shaw Brothers (SB) greatest films. Surely a surprise, but considering the production value and filmmaking of these SB movies, the acting, directing, cinematography, and set designs were fantastic! Definitely for the horror film buff and not for the squeamish. We had a lot of fun watching this movie! Note about the Image DVD release -- probably the worst picture quality I've seen for a SB movie. Watching so many of the other SB films and various media releases, I was taken aback. Image has been known to release well remastered DVDs, but this one looks like VHS quality. Furthermore, the DVD froze several times during the last 30 minutes (where all the action built up). Returning for a refund. Amazon Germany is releasing a blu-ray of this title in April 2017. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co/products/10557471-human-lanterns](https://www.desertcart.co/products/10557471-human-lanterns) --- *Product available on Desertcart Colombia* *Store origin: CO* *Last updated: 2026-05-25*