EDITORIAL: Film disrespects Taiwanese historyThe wrap-up press event on Feb. 1 for the new local period suspense film Murder of the Century (世紀血案), adapted from the true story of the Lin family murders (林家血案) in 1980, has sparked waves of condemnation in the past week, as well as a boycott. In the incident, Lin’s mother and seven-year-old twin daughters were stabbed to death, while his eldest daughter survived a severe knife injury. The 84-year-old Lin and his family were not approached for their consent before the movie was filmed, which triggered significant public concern of re-traumatization and exploitation. It also caused speculation about potential hidden motives for making the film and outrage toward the production team for its disregard for the privacy and dignity of the survivors. Claiming a “neutral” stance while depicting a high-profile political murder that took place under an authoritarian regime is inexcusable, and only lends itself to glossing over historical facts.

Source: Taipei Times February 08, 2026 17:22 UTC