The Twins Effect
| The Twins Effect | |
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| Traditional Chinese | 千機變 |
| Simplified Chinese | 千机变 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Qiān Jī Biàn |
| Jyutping | Cin1 Gei1 Bin3 |
| Directed by | Dante Lam Donnie Yen |
| Written by | Chan Hing-kar Jack Ng |
| Produced by | Cheung Shing-sheung |
| Starring | Charlene Choi Gillian Chung Ekin Cheng Edison Chen Anthony Wong Mandy Chiang Josie Ho Maggie Lau Jackie Chan Karen Mok Chapman To |
| Cinematography | Cheung Man-po |
| Edited by | Chan Kei-hop |
| Music by | Chan Kwong-wing |
Production companies | Emperor Multimedia Group Goldpeak Corporation Limited |
| Distributed by | Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language | Cantonese |
| Box office | $28,423,960 (Hong Kong) |
The Twins Effect, also known as Vampire Effect in the United States, is a 2003 Hong Kong martial arts comedy-horror film directed by Dante Lam and Donnie Yen. The film was derived from the Cantopop group Twins, starring both members Charlene Choi and Gillian Chung in the leading roles. Co-stars include Edison Chen and Ekin Cheng. Jackie Chan makes a cameo appearance as an ambulance driver.
Released on 8 March 2003, The Twins Effect was a box-office success in Hong Kong, becoming the highest-grossing domestic film of the year. The film gained huge popularity, mainly from fans of the Cantopop group Twins.