During the chaotic final days of the Tang Dynasty, Wu Ling refuses to believe the rumors that his sister Wu Shuang has become a malevolent spirit. Using a forbidden resurrection technique, he brings her back to life and devises a cunning plan in the shadowy Temple of the Plague God to uncover the real villains and restore justice.
Director: Zhao Cong · Writer: Zhao Cong
During the chaotic final days of the Tang Dynasty, Wu Ling refuses to believe the rumors that his sister Wu Shuang has become a malevolent spirit. Using a forbidden resurrection technique, he brings her back to life and devises a cunning plan in the shadowy Temple of the Plague God to uncover the real villains and restore justice.
Evil's Return is a 2026 mystery and thriller movie from China directed by Zhao Cong, starring Han Dong, Dou Guiyu and Song Haijie. It was released on January 13, 2026. The running time is 1 h 23 min, in Mandarin. Audiences rate it 5.7/10 from 6 votes — mixed.
Evil's Return was released on January 13, 2026.
Evil's Return was directed by Zhao Cong.
The main cast includes Han Dong, Dou Guiyu, Song Haijie, Zhao Daixi and Liu Xu.
Evil's Return runs 1 h 23 min.
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tang dynastycostume drama
Zhao Cong
Han Dong
Dou Guiyu
Song Haijie
Zhao Daixi
Liu Xu