Death Notice

Death Notice, previously known as Death Notify, is a 2023 Hong Kong action thriller film directed by Herman Yau and starring Louis Koo, Julian Cheung and Francis Ng. Based on the Chinese novel of the same title by Zhou Haohui, production for the film began in April 2018. Originally set for theatrical release on 9 December 2021 in Hong Kong, the film's release was first postponed to 31 March 2022 before it was pushed back again to 18 August 2023. Plot In Hong Kong, a vigilante serial killer by the name of Darker leaves death notices stating when and how he will murder a victim. Even if the victim reports it to the police and receives protection, Darker can easily break through and execute them. Ten years ago, Darker orchestrated a mysterious explosion of Mang Wan, the girlfriend of police inspector Law Fei, with the only survivor and witness being Wong Siu-ping, a homeless man who was disabled and his face severely burnt and disfigured as a result. Darker reappears again in the present sending out death notices and executing violent and brutal punishments, challenging the police to a face off with an unimaginable conspiracy behind.