Yu Pui Tsuen III is a 1996 period sex comedy directed by Kai Keung Lai. Despite its title, which suggests it is part of the famous Sex and Zen series (originally based on the 17th-century novel The Carnal Prayer Mat ), it is often considered a standalone entry or a prequel, marketed in some regions as Sex & Zen: The Beginning .

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By , the Category III boom was starting to wane. The market was oversaturated, and the return of Mainland censorship loomed on the horizon. Yu Pui Tsuen III represents a specific sub-genre of sequel: the low-budget cash-in.

A small German boutique label named Durch Uncut (DU Media) acquired the rights to several Shaw Brothers and seasonal Category III films in 2023. Their mission statement is to release "utterly uncut, unrated, and unrepentant" editions.

It is widely considered "wacky and raunchy fun" for fans of the Category III genre, though its plot is often cited as "paper-thin". purchasing links