With Halloween quickly approaching, we’ve compiled a list of 13 Thai horror films that are all about the good, the ghost, and the gore, as well as adrenaline-pumping stories with complete entertainment value. Better start prepping your mental state since you are about to be plagued for the rest of your life.
Shutter (2004) :
Jane and her photographer boyfriend Tun are haunted by a female spirit who appears in processed images following a hit-and-run accident. They must figure out who they’ve messed with before time runs out.
This film was filmed during the height of the J-Horror craze. (Remember the furious, white-haired lady with the long hair and the famous crawling scene?) Shutter, like its Japanese equivalents, shocks the spectator with a succession of shocking yet inventive jump scares, which are only heightened by a captivating plot that subsequently reveals so many twists and turns. Shutter was a huge success. It grossed over a million baht and its scary pictures were so ingrained in people’s minds that many were afraid to take photos with their cameras. No one has done better recreating this terrifying landmark film than Hollywood and many other countries. Sorry.
4bia (2008):
A text chat with a mysterious stranger, a black magic-practicing nerd’s vengeful deeds, the dangers of camping deep in the woods, and flying with a dead body—these are the four spine-tingling circumstances that will mentally mess you up in 4bia.
When the four-part horror anthology was launched, it gained widespread acclaim and commercial success. Each installment deftly unveils fresh horror sensibilities while incorporating aspects from other genres such as action and comedy.
The success of 4bia prompted a 2009 sequel, Phobia 2, which expands the hell-raising terrain to five segments that are as great as their predecessors. If you can’t stomach two hours of terror, try watching each story simultaneously to build up your horror immunity.
Nang Nak (1999) :
Veteran soldier Mak returns home from combat to his wife Nak and newborn kid, but his neighbours try to warn him of something sinister going on under his roof.
The story is based on Mae Nak Phra Khanong, a local folk tale set during King Rama V’s reign about a woman who died as a result of a difficult birth while her boyfriend went to fight. Nak’s mythology has been transformed into numerous films and television series. Nang Nak, on the other hand, is possibly the best adaption. Read more: Ghost Doctor : Everything We Know About It
It brilliantly mixes the couples’ love yet tragic story with terrifying undertones, all while exhibiting amazing set design and cinematography that bring Siam’s golden era to life.
Art of the Devil 2 (aka Long Kong) (2005) :
A teacher uses black magic to exact revenge on kids who have caused her pain in the past.
Long Kong (which means “to dare the devil”) is the second episode in Five Star Studio’s Art of the Devil series. This sequel, which has nothing to do with the previous picture, wins for its violent sequences and a cleverly designed tale that exposes the demonic realm of black magic.
Every two minutes, the film promises a disturbingly fascinating sequence. If you’re looking for a slasher thriller that delves into the superstitions shared by Southeast Asian civilizations, this is the film for you. Also read: The Last Promise
Laddaland (2011) :
A fractured family relocates to a posh suburb outside of Bangkok in the hopes of bettering their lives and reconnecting with one another. A horrible murder case, on the other hand, throws fuel to the fire and jeopardizes their already frail ties.
Despite the assault of jolting fright scenes and eerie apparitions, Laddaland is, at its core, a drama film about the aftermath of Thailand’s terrible economic crisis in the 1990s. It also quietly exposes typically taboo subjects such as class, gender norms, and immigrants, distinguishing the picture as a social statement rather than an entertainment tool. Laddaland was highly received by both reviewers and the general audience. Aside from the jump scares, this film is an emotional rollercoaster, so keep a box of tissues nearby.
Hi! Saheli Banerji is a writer and novelist who has been featured on a variety of platforms for her distinct way of depicting real-life stories as well as the exotic and supernatural creatures of the earth. She likes to write poetry and sketch cartoons. You can contact her on LinkedIn. You can also follow her on https://xngrilaproductions.com