Human Lanterns centres around a lantern maker called Chao Chun-fang (Lo Lieh) who finds a unique way to get revenge on the people who have humiliated him throughout his life. He decides to kill their wives and girlfriends, then uses the women’s skin for lanterns.
His results are well received and he is tipped to win an upcoming prestigious lantern competition only he seems to have some reluctant issues with his future lanterns!
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