That Demon Within

Hong Kong action auteur Dante Lam (The Beast Stalker (2008), The Stool Pigeon (2010), The Viral Factor (2012), Unbeatable (2013)) returns to U.S. screens with China Lion Film’s That Demon Within (Mo Jing) a taut psychological action-thriller revolving around a dutiful cop (played by Daniel Wu) guilt-ridden over saving the life of a crime boss (Nick Cheung). When the crime head continues his violent and extreme ways, Wu’s obsession gets the better of him as he devises an outlandish plot to cause the syndicate to implode. World Premiering as a featured selection of the 64th Berlinale Panorama Showcase, which traditionally features films with an individual signature style, That Demon Within (Mo Jing) showcases director Lam’s provocative and insightful grace in what Screen Daily declares is a “twisted trip through one Hong Kong cop’s explosive meltdown” saying “Lam never lets up.” As part of its Asian film release initiative, China Lion Film will be releasing That Demon Within (Mo Jing) at the same time as its Hong Kong release, allowing U.S. audiences to see cutting edge filmmaking from across the Pacific on the big screen in concert with the local country release.