✨ Title: Reunion: Escape from the Monstrous Snake

ℹ️ Alternative Title: 重启之蛇骨佛蜕, Reunion: The Snake Bone Buddha

🌎 Country of Origin: China (Mainland)

🗓️ Aired: March 26, 2021

🍿 Format & ⏳Length️: Movie (1 hr and 28 min)

🔥Rating: Not Rated

“Reunion: Escape from the Monstrous Snake” unfolds in the dense, mysterious jungles of Cambodia, where a blind man known as Hei Yan Jing is hired by a foreign patron to embark on a daring rescue mission. His task is to find and recover an expedition team of treasure hunters who have vanished amid the ancient monuments and lush forest. As Hei Yan Jing and his team delve deeper into the wilderness, they confront not just the natural dangers of the jungle but also sinister forces, including a colossal monstrous snake and venomous, man-eating plants that lurk unseen in the shadows. Their journey is marked by both treacherous encounters and the unfolding mystery of the lost expedition’s fate.

The film weaves a tale of suspense and adventure, blending elements of fantasy and action as the group battles the deadly flora and fauna of the jungle. The monstrous snake and carnivorous plants represent the primal, untamed forces of nature, adding an eerie menace to the exploration of ancient, sacred sites. Throughout their perilous quest, the heroes must rely on courage, resourcefulness, and each other to survive the relentless attacks and unravel the secrets hidden within the verdant, ominous depths of Cambodia’s forests. The story captures a haunting atmosphere, balancing moments of quiet tension with bursts of intense, thrilling action.

The Grave Robber Chronicles

✒️ Author: Xu Lei (Nan Pai San Shu)

🗓️ Publication Date: 2007

#️⃣ There are many prequel, sequel, and side stories in the Grave Robber Chronicles universe, but this show is particularly a side story based on characters from one of the larger sequels (Chongqi 2).

The best place to find information about the original Chinese edition and the direct translation by Merebear is the translator’s website here.

The first few volumes of the main story has been adapted into a series of English Translated volumes and one graphic novel. There is no official English publication of the prequels or sequels.

⚠️ Please Note: The shows do not directly align with either the original Chinese or the English editions. Nor do the English editions directly align with the original Chinese. Parts are spliced together, cut out, or otherwise edited to create the various adaptations.