Horror,Crime,Comedy
Hong Kong
Ebola Syndrome is a Category III Hong Kong film that was released in 1996. The movie was directed by Herman Yau and starred Anthony Wong Chau-sang as Kai, a restaurant employee who commits a murder and flees to South Africa. While in South Africa, he contracts the Ebola virus by raping a woman who was infected with the disease.
Kai returns to Hong Kong and starts an outbreak of the Ebola virus, causing panic and chaos in the city. The movie follows Kai as he spreads the virus and eludes capture.
The movie contains graphic scenes of violence, rape, and sexual content. It was controversial upon its release due to its provocative content and was banned in some countries.
Ebola Syndrome is a cautionary tale about the dangers of infectious diseases and the importance of taking preventative measures to control outbreaks. It was praised for its bold approach to filmmaking and its willingness to explore taboo topics.
