Can't Sleep? Here are 10 Recommended Thai Horror Films That Should Be on Your Watch List

Kapanlagi.com - Written by: Inas Arwina Ramadhani

Thailand may be a country that never fails to produce horror films. Thai horror films are usually very scary and can make us feel uneasy.

They also often present extreme scenes, as well as surprise us with several jump scares! Curious about what these Thai horror films recommendations are? Let's find out below.

1. MEAT GRINDER

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This film is one of the scariest and most terrifying Thai horror films. The fear is not caused by sudden appearances of ghosts, but something more than that.

The film Meat Grinder tells the story of a chicken noodle seller who goes through a dark period as his merchandise never sells. Suddenly, Buss, the chicken noodle seller, finds a dead body next to his cart.

2. SHUTTER

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After a hit-and-run accident, Jane and her boyfriend Tun, who works as her photographer, are haunted by a female ghost that appears in photographs. Shutter was a phenomenal film and successfully earned a gross income of over one million baht.

This film left a lasting impression on its audience. Many people at that time were afraid to take photos with their cameras.

3. BUPPAH RATHREE

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A group of men bet to approach a beautiful girl named Buppah. Unfortunately, someone impregnates her and causes Buppah to have a short mind.

She wants to abort her pregnancy. Unfortunately, a tragic fate befalls Buppah, causing her death. Buppah then transforms into a ghost and kills people around her.

4. 4BIA

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The first story is about exchanging texts with a mysterious stranger. There is also a story about revenge from a bookworm practicing black magic

Camping deep in the forest, and flying with corpses. These four stories are guaranteed to mess with your mind when watching 4bia.

5. THE SNOW WHITE

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The movie The Snow White also has unbelievable stories that could possibly happen in real life. Pong and Yong find a book that tells a mystical secret.

They then steal a baby's corpse from the hospital to perform the mystical ritual in the book. They are haunted by the baby's mother.

6. THE GHOST OF MAE NAK (2005)

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THE GHOST OF MAE NAK is one of the must-watch Thai horror films. The story of this film comes from an ancient Thai legend that has been adapted into a book and a television show.

This film tells the story of a pregnant woman named Nak who dies during childbirth. She waits for her husband, Mak, to return from the battlefield. When he returns, Mak finds his wife and child waiting for him. However, their neighbors try to tell him that his wife has died and is now a ghost. So, what will happen to the family?

7. GHOST GAME (2006)

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Next, there is a Thai horror film titled GHOST GAME. This film tells the story of a horror reality show known as THE DEATH CAMP, which takes place in a war museum. A character named Dao has joined the game with hopes of winning a prize of 5 million baht for her mother.

As the game progresses, Dao starts to be suspected as one of the game controllers, which then causes everything to become chaotic. Ghosts appear and haunt the participants. They try their best to escape.

8. ALONE (2007)

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Talking about Thai horror films, ALONE could be the answer. This film tells the story of Pim, a young woman who moves to Korea to avoid guilt. Pim survives after undergoing separation surgery from her twin sister.

When she returns to Thailand to visit her seriously ill mother, she is haunted by the angry spirit of her sister. Besides being scary, this film also presents an exciting plot twist.

9. THE EYES DIARY (2014)

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The next Thai horror film is THE EYES DIARY. This film is adapted from a comic with the same title. In general, this film tells the story of the love tragedy of a young man named Nott who lost his lover in a motorcycle accident.

Furthermore, Nott becomes a volunteer to retrieve bodies from the wreckage of a ship and keeps mementos from the corpses he encounters. Nott does this in the hope of communicating with the spirits of the dead and seeing his lover once again. His journey brings forth a tense story.

10. SIAM SQUARE (2017)

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There is another must-watch Thai horror film. The film titled SIAM SQUARE revolves around the urban legend in the "Shibuya" area of Thailand, which is the center of Bangkok.

The characters in this film are students who are struggling to pass the university entrance exam. They worship the devil and tie a red thread to certain chairs as an action to gain good luck. When they try to test this method, the curse attacks them instead. They are haunted by an evil spirit in the form of a young girl.

So, those are a series of Thai horror films that will keep you up at night and are worthy of being added to your watchlist.

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