From the 1980s to the mid-1990s, zombie films in Hong Kong became a rather distinctive genre in the Hong Kong film industry. Among these, Lam Ching Ying became the most representative figure in zombie movies. Whenever people mention zombie films, they are sure to think of Lam Ching Ying. The series of zombie films he starred in have all become very classic works, such as "The Zombie Family" and "Encounters of the Spooky Kind," which were well-received in Hong Kong. Today happens to be Lam Ching Ying's 59th birthday.