Kapanlagi.com - Thai films in the horror comedy genre remain an interesting choice for lovers of entertainment that combines tense atmospheres with comedic scenes. The Thai film industry is known for its ability to present horror stories wrapped in comedy without losing the elements of mystery or surprises within them.
The themes explored are also diverse, ranging from villages haunted by restless spirits, haunted houses and hotels, to supernatural tales with a touch of fantasy. In addition to providing entertaining stories, several titles have also achieved success at the box office and international film festivals.
1.THE UNDERTAKER (2023)
THE UNDERTAKER became one of the Thai films that achieved great success in 2023. Directed by Thiti Srinual, this film managed to earn over 400 million baht nationally within just two weeks of its release, making it one of the highest-grossing films in Thailand.
The story takes place in 2022 in Non Khun Village. The tragedy begins when Baikhao, a pregnant woman, ends her life due to romantic issues. This event leaves a deep sorrow for Siang, her ex-boyfriend, who then chooses to live as a monk.
Meanwhile, Joed, a law graduate from Bangkok, returns to his hometown to prepare for the bar exam. His plans change when his father, Sak, who works as a funeral director, falls ill. Joed ultimately takes over his father's duties and works with Siang to find a way to contact the spirit of Baikhao, who haunts the villagers.
2. THE UNDERTAKER 2: AFTERLIFE (2026)
The sequel titled THE UNDERTAKER 2: AFTERLIFE is scheduled to be released in 2026 and returns to the setting of Non Khun Village. The lives of the villagers had returned to normal after the events of the first film.
Things change when Grandma Joy is struck by lightning and rises from the dead. What was initially considered a miracle is followed by various strange occurrences that haunt the villagers with fear.
Joed and Siang are once again involved in the effort to uncover the mystery. They must find out the cause of Grandma Joy's resurrection while also performing a risky ancient ritual to help the lost souls, including Thup, find peace and let go of those who have passed away.
3.THE RED ENVELOPE (2025)
THE RED ENVELOPE follows the story of Menn, played by Billkin Putthipong, a former criminal who is now a police informant. His life changes after accidentally taking a red envelope that binds him in a supernatural contract.
The contract forces him to marry the spirit of a man named Titi, played by PP Krit. To break free from this ghostly bond, Menn must help Titi uncover the mystery behind his death.
This film is an adaptation of the 2022 Taiwanese film titled MARry MY DEAD BODY. In Thailand, THE RED ENVELOPE became a box office success in 2025, earning over 100 million baht.
4.RIDER (2025)
Produced by Sahamongkol Film, RIDER premiered in Thailand on December 10, 2024, before hitting Indonesian cinemas on January 29, 2025.
Starring Mario Maurer and Freen Sarocha, the film follows Nat's life along with his two friends, Yod and Kai. The three work as online motorcycle taxi drivers and also as horror content creators who regularly visit haunted locations to make reviews.
The conflict begins when Nat falls in love with a customer named Pie. Not long after, Pie disappeared, until finally news emerged that the woman had passed away.
5. A USEFUL GHOST (2025)
A USEFUL GHOST is presented as a dark comedy fantasy film directed by Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke. This film gained attention at the Cannes Critics' Week and managed to bring home the Grand Prix award.
Starring Davika Hoorne, the film offers a story about a ghost with an unusual character. The horror elements are combined with satirical humor, creating a dark comedy atmosphere that is its hallmark.
Its success at international film festivals also places A USEFUL GHOST as one of the Thai films that has garnered attention on the global film stage.
404 RUN RUN follows the story of Nakrob, played by Ter Chantavit, a property agent who is buried in debt. In order to improve his financial situation and fulfill his plan to marry his girlfriend, he decides to buy an old hotel named Sukhee Nirun.
His hope of making a profit turns into a new problem. The hotel is actually haunted by the spirit of a woman named Lalita, who terrorizes anyone inside.
Directed by Pichaya Jarusboonpracha, this film presents Nakrob's efforts with his team to exorcise the ghostly inhabitants of the hotel so that the building can be utilized. 404 RUN RUN will start screening in Indonesian cinemas on January 8, 2025.
MY BOO stars Maylada Susri, Sutthirak Subvijitra, and Chaleumpol Tikumpornteerawong. Released in 2024, this film tells the story of Joe, a gamer who inherits a haunted old house.
Instead of exorcising the spirits, Joe chooses to collaborate with a female ghost named Anong and other ghostly inhabitants. They then plan to turn the house into a haunted house attraction.
Joe and Anong's closeness slowly develops into a love story. However, their relationship must face the reality that they come from different worlds.
THAILAND ZOMBIE FIGHTER presents a zombie outbreak theme with a typical Thai comedic touch. This film, released in 2020, combines survival action with various humorous scenes.
The story begins when a virus spreads and transforms many people into zombies that constantly hunt humans. This situation triggers chaos in various places.
In the midst of the outbreak, a group of young people embarks on a journey to meet their parents. The journey turns into a struggle for survival after they are surrounded by a horde of zombies.
LOW SEASON premiered on July 13, 2020, and focuses on Lin, played by Ploypailin Thangprapaporn. Lin has the ability to see ghosts and is trying to recover after experiencing heartbreak.
To calm herself, she chooses to spend time at a resort located in northern Thailand during the low season. This vacation marks the beginning of her encounter with Put, a character played by Mario Maurer.
Put is a screenwriter looking for inspiration for a horror story. Together, they face various experiences while trying to avoid disturbances from supernatural beings. Amidst their adventures, their relationship slowly develops into a romance intertwined with elements of comedy and horror.
Directed by Phontharis Chotkijsadarsopon, PEE NAK follows the journey of three friends named Nong, First, and Balloon who embark on a trip after winning the lottery.
During the journey, the bus they are on gets into an accident because the driver claims to have seen one of them without a head. The incident brought the three of them to the hospital.
While there, Balloon remembered his vow to become a monk if he succeeded in winning the lottery. They then headed to a temple in the countryside, unaware that the place was under a curse from a mysterious creature named Pee Nak, believed to be able to kill anyone who wishes to be ordained as a monk.
SENIOR, released in 2015, presents a mystery story with touches of horror and comedy through the main character named Mon. He has an extremely sensitive sense that allows him to feel the presence of a ghost he knows as Senior.
This ability leads Mon to meet the spirit of Senior, who asks him to help uncover a crime that occurred in the past. This request forces Mon to trace various clues related to the incident.
Throughout his investigation, Mon faces various supernatural events as well as situations interspersed with humor. The blend of mystery, horror, and comedy becomes the main color offered by this film.
BANGKOK DARK TALE is a Thai horror anthology film that premiered in 2019. The film is directed by three directors: Anusorn Soisa-ngim, Alwa Ritsila, and Thanvimon Onpapril.
The story is inspired by various urban legends that have developed in Bangkok. The audience is invited to follow three different stories set in eerie locations in the capital of Thailand.
One segment titled Haunted House tells the story of two friends who rent a house at a low price due to its history of brutal murders. The presence of an evil spirit in the house gradually reveals various dark secrets, while elements of dark comedy complement the story throughout.
GHOST GAME is one of the Thai horror-comedy films released in 2018. This film combines tense scenes with humor that is characteristic of the genre.
The storyline presents various situations that blend supernatural elements with comedy, so the audience is treated not only to tension but also to light moments.
The combination of these two elements makes GHOST GAME a film worth considering for viewing in the Thai horror-comedy category.
MIDNIGHT UNIVERSITY centers on Star, played by Rasri Balenciaga. As a popular student, she is at risk of not graduating because she fails to meet the English course requirements.
In order to still obtain her degree while pursuing her dream of becoming a K-Pop star, Star must attend a remedial class that takes place at midnight.
Problems arise because the class is held in a haunted campus building inhabited by the spirits of students who died before completing their education. Together with other students and the ghostly inhabitants, Star must strive to pass the exam.
GHOST SHIP, directed by Phontharis Chotkijsadarsopon, opens the story at a harbor where the Captain and his companion, Nong, are preparing to set sail. They then discover the body of Mia, the wife of the ship's owner, hanging from the ship's mast.
The discovery causes panic because the local community believes in the myth that a woman on a fishing boat can bring misfortune. To avoid bad luck, the Captain plans to throw the body into the sea.
The plan does not go as expected. After the ship resumed sailing, Mia's body disappeared from the engine room and her spirit began to terrorize the entire crew. In the midst of the terror, they also tried to uncover the mystery behind Mia's death.
PEE MAK has become one of the most well-known Thai horror-comedy films since its release in 2013. The film gained widespread popularity and became one of the highest-grossing films in Thailand.
The story adapts the legend of Mae Nak Phra Khanong, a female ghost who died while pregnant and is known in Thai folklore. This adaptation brings horror elements combined with comedy, resulting in a different atmosphere from the original tale.
In addition to its commercial success, PEE MAK also received acclaim for its portrayal of rich Thai culture and traditions. Its success has encouraged the emergence of more horror-comedy films with a similar approach.
MAKE ME SHUDDER tells the story of eight students seeking thrilling experiences by visiting an abandoned school known to be haunted.
This decision leads them to face various supernatural events. What initially seems like an adventure turns into a terrifying experience.
Despite presenting a horror atmosphere, this film is filled with the silly antics of its characters. Their reactions to various supernatural disturbances become a source of humor throughout the story.
RAHTREE REBORN or BUPPAH RAHTREE 3.1 is a film directed by Yuthlert Sippapak and starring Mario Maurer alongside Laila Boonyasak. This film was released in 2009.
The main character is Rung, played by Mario Maurer. After moving into a haunted apartment, he realizes he has the ability to see ghosts and meets the spirit of a woman named Buppha Rahtree.
Buppha is a murder victim who still haunts the apartment. Amidst the various terrors that arise, the story also presents elements of romance and comedy as Rung falls in love with Buppha without knowing that she is a dangerous ghost.
SEE HOW THEY RUN or KOY TER YUEM is one of the Thai horror-comedy films that came out in 2006. This film combines supernatural storytelling with humor that became characteristic of Thai cinema during that era.
The plot follows the story of a ghost child wandering in a village to find his father. Feeling lonely, he tries to befriend the villagers through various mischief that instead causes chaos.
When the adults fail to stop the ghost's antics, hope to calm the spirit comes from a group of monks who try to resolve the issue.
BODY JUMPER or POP WE SAYONG is a film directed by Haeman Chatemee released in 2001. The story begins in 1932 in Sam Kotr Village with the legend of a female ghost named Pop who is known to prey on men.
The setting then shifts to the year 2000 when a group of students from Bangkok comes to the village to carry out a rural development project. Unbeknownst to them, they free the spirit of Pop, who then possesses a female student named Ker.
After returning to Bangkok, Ker transforms into a "male-eating vampire" who hunts the hearts of men. Realizing the changes, his friends try to stop the terror with the help of a ghost hunter and an unusual ghost-catching tool, which is a giant condom. This film is known for its silly humor combined with disgusting scenes that also invite laughter.
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