The Butterfly Murders is a 1979 Hong Kong wuxia film directed by Tsui Hark. The film was Tsui's directorial debut. It has elements of history and a murder mystery. The film is considered to be a notable work of the Hong Kong New Wave film movement.

Plot

The film was narrated from the point of view of the protagonist, Fang Hongye, on a series of murders at the Shen's Family Fort. Fang begins as an outsider invited to investigate, but soon becomes intricately involved in the case. The story unfolds through his dual perspective as both participant and observer.