Detective vs. Sleuths

A series of brutal murders shocks Hong Kong, prompting the police to establish a specialized task force. Jun, a former detective who suffered a mental breakdown, launches his own private investigation into the crimes. The authorities eventually discover that the victims are all suspects from unsolved cold cases, targeted by a killer known as the Detective. Jun teams up with a member of the official police unit to stop the murderer.

The film was directed by Wai Ka-Fai, who also served as a producer and co-writer. This production follows his previous work, including Mad Detective and Fantasia. The movie features a cast led by Lau Ching-wan, Raymond Lam Fung, and Charlene Choi, with a total of 58 credited performers. Produced by Emperor Motion Pictures, the project earned 107 million USD at the worldwide box office.

Audience reception is mixed but generally positive, with a 6.8/10 rating on TMDB based on 99 votes and a 6.2/10 score on IMDb from 1,700 votes. Film critics provided a similar perspective, giving the movie a 6/10 rating based on 5 reviews.