Dead Talents Society

Dead Talents Society

Year: 2025

Runtime: 1 h 45 m

Language: chinese

Director: John Hsu

ComedyHorrorThriller

A meek and newly dead teen (Gingle Wang) learns from an undead diva (Sandrine Pinna) how to haunt the living.

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Timeline – Dead Talents Society (2025)
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1

Catherine's Betrayal

Catherine, an established underworld diva, suffers a significant betrayal at the hands of her protégé, Jessica. Jessica surpasses her in popularity by winning the Golden Ghost Awards with viral jump scare videos, leading to Catherine's decline in fame.

Haunted Hotel
2

Rookie Discovers Her Plight

Four years later, an unnamed rookie ghost realizes she's in danger after her sister accidentally discards her precious piano competition certificate. Without this token, she faces perishing within 30 days.

3

Rookie Seeks Help

Desperate to avoid her impending demise, Rookie enlists her ghost friend Camilla's help. Together, they decide to enter the Dead Talents Society’s contest, which offers a chance for ghosts to secure their place in the living world.

4

Training with Catherine

Despite a poor performance during her audition, Rookie catches the attention of Makoto, who represents Catherine. He invites Rookie to train under Catherine to help her improve her haunting skills, setting the stage for their unique relationship.

Haunted Hotel
5

Catherine's Intervention

Rookie and Camilla's initial attempt to scare a hotel guest fails, prompting Catherine to intervene. Upset with their performance, she demands that Makoto dismiss the newcomers, but Makoto argues for Rookie’s potential to prevent future betrayals.

Haunted Hotel
6

Viral Moment

After 20 days of training that show minimal progress, Rookie inadvertently leaps off the building during a couple's visit. Her fall causes a hilarious accident, which is captured on video and goes viral, breathing life into her haunting career.

Haunted Hotel
7

Non-Believer's Vlog Plans

In the real world, a ghost-hunting influencer, Non-Believer, announces plans to vlog while watching Jessica's jump scare videos alongside Rookie's haunting attempts. This unlikely combination piques interest from the ghostly community, including the Chairghost of the Society.

8

Public Humiliation

Jessica, now a celebrated haunting star, returns to Taiwan for a crossover show with Rookie. During an unforgiving talk show appearance, Jessica publicly humiliates Rookie, pushing her to the brink and causing her to feel inadequate.

Talk Show
9

Rookie's Existential Crisis

In a confrontational moment with Catherine, Rookie expresses frustration over her perceived failures and quits the agency. She reveals to Makoto that her piano competition certificate was forged by her father, leaving her feeling like a disappointment.

Old House
10

A Fragile Resolve

Makoto finds Rookie after her crisis and shares insights that encourage her to embrace her true self rather than conforming to others' expectations. This revelation sparks a newfound determination in Rookie to face her haunting challenges.

Old House
11

Crossover Show Chaos

The highly anticipated crossover show between Catherine and Jessica begins, but both spirits sabotage each other’s performances. The conflicts escalate, leading to a disastrous outcome that disrupts the show and disappoints their ghostly audience.

Haunted Hotel
12

Rookie's Redemption

Just when all seems lost, Rookie makes a spectacular return, performing a successful leap that manages to scare the ghost-hunting influencers. This unexpected turn of events leads to a chaotic finale as they chase the influencers away together.

Haunted Hotel
13

A Mixed Victory

Although Rookie and Catherine’s group loses at the Golden Ghost Awards, their viral scare results in an unintentional car crash related to the influencers, drawing public attention. The incident ultimately pleases the Chairghost, saving their ghostly careers.

14

Closure and New Beginnings

In the end, Rookie visits her sister's newborn child and shares a heartfelt message about the importance of being true to oneself rather than chasing talent. This moment signifies her growth and a hopeful outlook for the future.

Sister's House

Last Updated: May 12, 2025 at 07:03