When it comes to the "nightmare" of childhood, many viewers will mention several dramas - "89 and 90 versions of the Fengshen List", "87 version of Liao Zhai" and "Young Bao Qingtian". The episodes have one thing in common, and that is their "horror" element.
Compared to today's horror films, these TV series don't highlight horror in their promotion, but they can make you afraid to look at it directly. They are decades-old classics, mainly thanks to a great plot, a great script, and superb acting skills from the director and actors. On the other hand, their renderings are indeed able to accurately grasp the heartstrings of the audience.
Recently, I revisited the first two parts of "Young Bao Qingtian" and found that those frightening images from childhood now seem to make people laugh. Regarding this drama, first of all, I would like to praise the talent of director Hu Mingkai! He succeeded in presenting certain scenes in a cost-effective and near-perfect presentation. For example, in Lu Yi's version, the charred bodies were played by black actors. No makeup, no need to apply coals, they just pour it there, wrapped in a bloodstained white cloth, to elicit fear and creep in the audience.
The series was a series that entertained viewers 19 years ago, when many viewers hid under the covers when they heard the horrors of ghost sounds. In fact, the first and second parts of "Young Bao Qingtian" were filmed by the same director. In the first part of Zhou Zhuo's performance, there are also many frightening scenes. For example, Mu Dutong, whose head was cut off, went home with his head; A part of each body seemed to be missing, some had their hearts gouged out, some had their heads or legs cut off, and some had their arms removed. The scenes are both brutal and terrifying.
Although this series borrows from the splicing elements of Japanese dramas, it has been adapted quite successfully. The story of 40 episodes is highly condensed, with an average of every four or five episodes telling a complete story. These stories are tight, gripping, and addictive. The reworded text reads as follows:
Dried corpses and female ghosts, two supernatural elements, serve as symbols of horror in many stories. The TV series skillfully uses these elements to reveal the complex side of human nature. The murder of the Goryeo prince in "Famous in the World" is rumored to be a female ghost behind it. Zhanzhao's brother in "Blood Altar" was killed, and the dried corpses in the cave revealed one mystery after another. In "The Mystery of the Hidden Village", the dried corpses in the village become evidence of the crime. The "female ghost" in "Raising Prestige in Front of the Palace" made the candidates of Qianli Lake panic.
"Raising the Mighty in Front of the Palace" is one of the masterpieces. Female ghosts, scholars, rushing for exams, love, human entanglements, this story is like a perfect drama, delicately showing various emotions and conflicts. Cui Mingchong, a gentle and elegant person, is regarded by everyone as excellent. However, he hides a painful past: he came from a poor background and relied on Yunshuang's financial support to go to Beijing to take the exam. When he was in high school, he forgot about Yunshuang and married the daughter of the Taishi. Yunshuang committed suicide in despair, leaving her and her lover's names on the inscription.
The two candidates learned the secret and threatened Cui Mingchong to get the exam questions. In the end, Cui Mingchong died. And this story also uncovers the truth of the serial murder case. Behind every case, there is a deep hatred. Behind all the tragedies, it is closely related to Cui Mingchong's choice.
The two "Youth Bao Qingtian" are extremely charming. The plot twists and turns, the characters are distinct, and the soundtrack is terrifying, while incorporating comedy elements. Zhou Jie and Lu Yi played Bao Zheng have their own characteristics, and Gongsun Ce played by Ren Quan is also impressive. These two works are not only fascinating, but also profoundly reveal the multifaceted nature of human nature. Rephrasing:
Among the many roles, there is a standard white scholar. Between him and Bao Zheng, although there are often gags, whenever there is a major event, they always work together to overcome difficulties. Xiao Zhanzhao in the team is not only responsible for the output of force, but also a key figure in adjusting the atmosphere. Chu Chu's beauty and talent coexist, and he is undoubtedly responsible for the appearance of the team, and Li Bingbing at that time was really beautiful to the peak. And Feiyan's funny talent and her cute round face always impress.
In the second part, although Chu Chu and Feiyan left, the newly added little dragonfly and the four major guards such as Dynasty, Ma Han, Zhang Long, and Zhao Hu injected more highlights and laughter into the plot. Compared with the first part, the production budget of the second part is significantly more sufficient, and the costumes of the characters are also rich and diverse. The costumes of the little dragonflies are not only numerous, but also beautifully designed. Fan Bingbing's outstanding performance, whether it is pink, green, white or yellow clothing, can be perfectly controlled. Lu Xiangxiang played by Li Hui, although her style is very different from Fan Bingbing's, her dignified and graceful style is also impressive.
In the first part of "Magic Phantom", the girl played by Fatimah Yaqi is amazing. To this day, recalling some of the plots of this drama, it still makes people feel chills down their spines. It's definitely worth revisiting. I wonder if you remember this TV series?