
In Hong Kong cinema, Category III films are often intertwined with the horror genre—two key ingredients for a box-office hit that resonates with audiences. Throughout the 1990s, this combination was widely exploited in the city’s film industry. Despite the familiar storylines and low-budget horror effects, these films became a staple form of entertainment for many viewers. Nude Fear is a solid example—a Hong Kong serial killer thriller that starts off strong.
The film opens with a chilling sequence, setting a grim and serious tone that persists for most of its runtime. While it doesn’t depict violence in graphic detail, the brutality is conveyed through police reports and dialogue, making it unsettling in its own right—though not as extreme as some of the more notorious Category III horrors. Nude Fear is far from a bad film, but it doesn’t leave a lasting impression like some of Hong Kong’s more iconic horror or psychological thrillers.