Award-winning film-maker Kelvin Tong starts work on new horror film 'Rule #1'
By Roland Lim, Channel NewsAsia's Hong Kong bureau chief | Posted: 19 September 2007 2332 hrs

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SINGAPORE: Filming has started for Singaporean movie director Kelvin Tong's new US$2 million horror flick 'Rule #1'.

The film, set in Hong Kong, is co-produced by Kelvin's Boku Film, MediaCorp Raintree Pictures, Fortune Star Entertainment, Scorpio East Pictures and Dream Movie Entertainment.

It stars Hong Kong actors Ekin Cheng and Shawn Yue. Singaporean actress Fiona Xie plays a supporting role in the film.

In the show, Ekin and Shawn are cops in charge of dealing with hotline calls to the police about supernatural happenings.

Their job is to convince people of 'Rule #1', which is, that there are no ghosts.

Director Kelvin said that despite his record-breaking success in Singapore with his horror movie 'The Maid', he is under no pressure to replicate that achievement.

He said: "I actually wrote the film for Shawn and Ekin. I knew I wanted them from day one, but of course, the big question was whether they would want the film. But I was very pleasantly surprised because as soon as I finished it, I got it translated to Cantonese... sent it to Shawn, sent it to Ekin.

"They got back within a week and suddenly, I had a cast. So I think they were very attracted to the script, and they saw potential in this very strange mix of cops and ghosts."

Ekin Cheng said: "I believe he saw my previous movies. I think he understands that I crave for new roles and directions. It's a great opportunity for me." - CNA/ir