The truth is, that despite common belief, horror is not dominant at all as a genre in Asia; in fact the only time it ever was, was during the J-horror explosion. However, a number of very interesting productions in the realm of the extreme do continue to be produced, while this year, “One Cut of the Dead”, a zombie movie, became one of the most impactful productions of the year, for various reasons, with the same applying to “Dukun”, a Malaysian film which was completed in 2007, but managed to be screened only this year, due to its controversial nature.
Nevertheless, here are the best horror/splatter/thriller movies of 2018, in random order. By thriller, we mean the part that leans towards the horror, not films like “I Saw the Devil”, for example. “Liverleaf” does not fall exactly under this category, but the gore involved allowed us to include it in...
Nevertheless, here are the best horror/splatter/thriller movies of 2018, in random order. By thriller, we mean the part that leans towards the horror, not films like “I Saw the Devil”, for example. “Liverleaf” does not fall exactly under this category, but the gore involved allowed us to include it in...
- 12/26/2018
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
One of the many bright spots of the Thai horror industry over the past few years is their blending of horror and slapstick comedy, a facet which has been prevalent in their film history for many years by itself. Once the country began combining these elements , a string of films have emerged which have exploited them and been quite popular in their local cinemas which now includes the debut effort from director Siwakorn Charupongsa, known as “Premika”.
“Premika” is screening at the 17th New York Asian Film Festival
Following a devastating accident, Premika (Natthacha De Souza) a young woman whose heart was placed inside a karaoke machine, turns up at a special resort where a series of auditions are being held for new musical acts. As they begin jockeying for the favor of the new gig with the owners of the establishment, a series of strange deaths and disappearances begins affecting the troupe left behind,...
“Premika” is screening at the 17th New York Asian Film Festival
Following a devastating accident, Premika (Natthacha De Souza) a young woman whose heart was placed inside a karaoke machine, turns up at a special resort where a series of auditions are being held for new musical acts. As they begin jockeying for the favor of the new gig with the owners of the establishment, a series of strange deaths and disappearances begins affecting the troupe left behind,...
- 7/15/2018
- by Don Anelli
- AsianMoviePulse
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