Detective Dee: The Sly Red-Eye (2021)

Other name: 狄仁杰之恢诡赤目, 狄仁傑之恢詭赤目, 狄仁傑之詼詭赤目, 狄仁杰之诙诡赤目, Di Ren Jie Zhi Hui Gui Chi Mu, Di Renjie - Red Eyes, Detective Di Renjie, Detective Dee and The Red Eye, Detective Dee - Red Eyes, Детектив Ди и Загадка красных глаз

Description:

During the illustrious reign of Empress Wu Zetian, the empire is plunged into turmoil by a mysterious "Redeyed monster" causing widespread trouble and fear. Legendary Detective Dee is tasked with supervising this complex investigation, delving into the unsettling disturbances that threaten the stability of the land.

As Detective Dee meticulously uncovers clues, he soon realizes the 'Sly Red-Eye' is more than just a supernatural phenomenon. It is intricately linked to a devious political conspiracy orchestrated by Prince Wu Minzhi. This ambitious prince is covertly attempting to usurp power and seize the imperial throne, exploiting the monster's chaos to destabilize the government. Detective Dee must use his unparalleled intellect and sharp investigative skills to expose Prince Wu Minzhi's treacherous plot, eliminate his bid for power, and ultimately preserve the vital stability of Jiangshan. This thrilling film chronicles Dee's race against time to save the empire from both monstrous threats and cunning human ambition.

Director: Chen Zhi Hong [陈志鸿]

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Action; Detective; Historical; Investigation; Martial Arts; Mystery; Suspense; Thriller