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Painted Skin

6.019931h 34mMovieFantasyHorror

A roving ghost spirit controlled by Ying Yang the Evil paints her face in the guise of a concubine. Her spirit can only be released by a ghostbusting monk who comes to her rescue.

DirectorKing Hu
WritersZhong A-Cheng·King Hu

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Cast · Directed by King Hu

JWJoey Wong
Joey Wong
You Feng
ASAdam Cheng Siu-Chow
Adam Cheng Siu-Chow
Wang Hsi-Tzu
SKSammo Hung Kam-bo
Sammo Hung Kam-bo
High Monk
WMWu Ma
Wu Ma
Zhang's Senior
LCLam Ching-ying
Lam Ching-ying
Purple Taoist
LSLau Shun
Lau Shun
Zhang Daoling
LCLi Changhua
Li Changhua
TC
Ting Chou
SL
Sheng-yuan Li
SL
Shugui Lu
YY
Yang Yi

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Painted Skin — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Painted Skin?

Painted Skin isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Painted Skin on Netflix?

No, Painted Skin is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is Painted Skin on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Painted Skin isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Painted Skin for free?

Painted Skin isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Painted Skin?

Painted Skin hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 6, 1993. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.