Sugarcoated Scandal: A Sweet Link to Dementia Exposed in Hong Kong's Cinematic Past In 1988, the Category III rating was introduced in Hong Kong, marking a turning point for the film industry.
This new rating allowed for more explicit content, catapulting actresses like Shu Qi and Amy Yip to stardom. The Category III era saw a surge in sexploitation and gore, but what drove this new wave of raunchy cinema?
Was it simply a response to changing audience tastes or was there something more at play? The Hong Kong film industry has long been known for pushing boundaries and challenging social norms.