Candle in the Tomb: The Worm Valley

Candle in the Tomb: The Worm Valley

Part of 鬼吹灯（系列）

2023•1h 34m•6.8/10

ActionAdventureHorror

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.8/10(32)

Adapted from the 3rd volume in the novel series "Candle in the Tomb" by Zhang Mu Ye. Hu Bayi, Wang Kaixuan, and Shiely Yang, infected with a curse, embark on a journey to King Xian's tomb to retrieve the Haochen Bead and break the curse. They face ancient organs, ghostly visions, explosive bugs, and a massive salamander.

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Production

Beijing Reliable Media, New Studios Pictures, Hangzhou New Studios Pictures, Beijing Letang Picture Media Co. LTD

Language

ZH

Status

Released

Release Date

Trailers & Videos

Cast

Luo Liqun

Luo Liqun

Hu Ba Yi

Zhang Weiwei

Zhang Weiwei

Wang Kaixuan

Hu Xue'er

Hu Xue'er

Shirley Yang

Song Jiateng

Song Jiateng

Da Jin Ya

Ti Aimin

Ti Aimin

He Qiwei

He Qiwei

Doctor

Shang Na

Shang Na

Nurse

Dai Yilin

Patient #A

Yang Chenlu

Yang Chenlu

Pregnant Teen

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