Adapted from the horror novel Ly Trieu Di Truyen by author Phan Cuong (Phan Chi Hieu), the duo of directors Tran Huu Tan and producer Hoang Quan decided to choose the setting for Hoang Tu Quy in the Le Trung Hung period, because this period is rich in materials for costumes, architecture, and beliefs to be able to refer to and create. The film revolves around Than Duc, a prince born through witchcraft, living his whole life in the cold palace. When escaping from the forbidden palace, Than Duc ambitiously frees Quy Xuong Cuong from the Human Eye Pass to restore Xuong Cuong Religion. But the plan only comes true when he has both "ingredients" - Du Hon Gia and Bach Ho Nguyen Am. Disguised as a gentle doctor, wanting to cure and save people, Than Duc sets out for the Leper Village and encounters the powerful village chief Lo Dat. From here, all conspiracies and action plans take place with many mysterious events. Hoang Tu Quy possesses a complex story and logical plot. However, the film's pace at the beginning is quite slow, making the climax later not really explosive or have a memorable twist.
The biggest plus point in The Demon Prince is the crew's effort from the setting, images to the exploitation of elements of beliefs and folk culture placed in the story tinged with horror and mystery. Typically, the costume stage with 500 newly tailored ancient costumes, the makeup stage is realistic to every small detail, the scene of the Leper Village is completely rebuilt in the middle of the primeval forest in Da Lat. The thatched-roof wooden houses, poultry cages, herb beds, hunting tools... and each type of prop are all carefully researched. In particular, to create the gloomy atmosphere of the village, the crew took advantage of the cloudy weather in Da Lat in the rainy season in June. From the camera angles with large backgrounds to the close-up shots, everything is taken care of to exude a mysterious and creepy atmosphere.
In terms of acting, there is a balance between old and new faces. Than Duc is the most important role of Anh Tu Atus's career. He quite completely portrayed the contrast between the gentle personalities of a herbalist and a bloodthirsty prince. Returning to cinema after 13 years, Luong The Thanh also portrayed the upright village chief Lo Dat. The most impressive role was the role of the shaman played by young actress Hoang Linh Chi and the wandering storyteller Phan Cuong played by Thanh Truc - although this role also caused some controversy because it used a lot of modern language in an ancient setting. It is quite a pity that the role of concubine Tue Lieu, who performed the witchcraft ritual to give birth to Than Duc (played by artist Binh Tinh), could not escape the familiar cai luong acting style. Hoang tu quy was released on December 5 and is labeled T18 (only for audiences 18 years of age and older).
Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/phim-hoang-tu-quy-hai-hoa-kinh-di-va-van-hoa-dan-gian-post827307.html
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