Synopsis
On the eve of her coronation as Empress, China's most powerful woman is haunted by a chilling murder mystery: seven men under her command have burst into flames, leaving behind only black ash and skeletal bones. Recognizing this threat to her power, she turns to the infamous Dee Renjie: a man whose unparalleled wisdom is matched only by his martial arts skills. As he battles a series of bizarre dangers, he unveils a chilling truth that places his life, and the future of an entire dynasty, in peril.
Metrics
Opening Weekend: | $52,600 (11.1% of total gross) |
Legs: | 5.75 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
Domestic Share: | 87.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
Theater counts: | 3 opening theaters/48 max. theaters, 3.7 weeks average run per theater |
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $645,377 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
Record | Rank | Amount |
---|---|---|
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 10,101-10,200) | 10,158 | $474,754 |
All Time International Box Office (Rank 19,301-19,400) | 19,341 | $69,219 |
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 17,901-18,000) | 17,931 | $543,973 |
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) | 2,543 | $474,754 |
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Movie Details
Domestic Releases: | September 2nd, 2011 (Limited) by Indomina Releasing, released as Detective Dee and The Mystery of the Phantom Flame |
International Releases: | April 18th, 2013 (Wide) (Bahrain)
April 18th, 2013 (Wide) (Oman) April 18th, 2013 (Wide) (Qatar) April 18th, 2013 (Wide) (United Arab Emirates) April 25th, 2013 (Wide) (Kuwait) ... Show all releases |
MPAA Rating: | PG-13 for violence, disturbing images and some sexuality. (Rating bulletin 2175, 6/8/2011) |
Running Time: | 122 minutes |
Franchise: | Detective Dee |
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Keywords: | Voiceover/Narration, Talking Animals, Martial Arts, Historical Drama, Political, Wire Fu, Police Procedural, Surprise Twist, Same Role, Multiple Actors, Revenge, Epilogue, Wuxia |
Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
Production Method: | Live Action |
Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
Production/Financing Companies: | Film Workshop Company, Huayi Brothers Corp., Zhejiang Hengdian World Studios |
Production Countries: | China |
Languages: | Mandarin |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
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Top 2011 Theater Average | 64 | $17,533 | Sep 2, 2011 | 3 |