Original language(s) Cantonese Original release 1996 | Country of origin Hong Kong Original network Cable TV Hong Kong First episode date 1996 | |
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Running time approx. 45 minutes to 1 hour Languages Cantonese, Standard Cantonese Similar Most Haunted, My Date with a Vampire, Go Fighting!, Short End of the Stick, Fashion War | ||
The Unbelievable (Chinese: 怪談) is a Hong Kong TV program about paranormal and other supernatural occurrences mostly in Hong Kong and nearby East Asia countries. It is generally based on Eastern Buddhist, Taoist or Chinese spiritual supernatural perspective, though not limited to these philosophies.
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Name
The Chinese name of the show 怪談 literally means "Strange Talk". The characters are also used for the Japanese word of Kaidan.
Format
Generally the format follows that of a reality show where live video taping is done in areas with paranormal activities or hauntings. Sometimes re-enactments or experiments are done to explain a specific phenomenon or sightings. At the end of the episodes, live call-ins allow home viewers to ask questions or inform others about their personal experiences. Many guests, fans and specialists are invited to join the programming to provide expertise or participate. The long term success of the show has expanded to fan clubs.
Host
Topics
A very wide range of topics have been covered by the show. Below are some samples
Film
Some hosts showed in similar film The Unbelievable (2009) some differences in its Hong Kong and Singapore/Malaysia versions.