Exclusive: Thai director Bangjong Pisansanakun reunited with Star Davika Horn due to psychological horror. InheritanceGDH 559 is selling ahead of time at the Cannes market.
Dabika of Bangon Pee Mac She plays the grandma Warranat, an 80-year-old grandmother, and after disappearing for half a century, she suddenly returns like a woman in her 30s. However, her return brings a horrific haunt to her family, with her 18-year-old granddaughter being destined to be the next heir to the devil. Hoorne’s first appearance in the film’s promotional image can be seen above.
The story is based on a classic Thai novel, previously adapted to three hit TV dramas and was first receiving a feature film treatment. The project is in the scripting stage where Bangjong is a co-writer. Pre-production of large-scale features is expected to begin in the third quarter.
Bangjong said he carried the story with him since he was a child and reread it during the pandemic. “At the heart of it, it’s a story about the power, legacy and darkness we inherit,” he said. “It’s a Thai story, but it speaks to what international audiences long for on scale and refinement.”
Bangjong has a strong track record as a horror master. shutter, Pee Mac and Media.
Davika leads the cast of Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke’s A handy ghostIt will premiere in Critics Week as the first Thai film to be chosen for Cannes in 10 years.
GDH, studio behind How to make millions before your grandma dies – Box office phenomenon that became the first Thai film ever registered as a nominee for Oscars – has also been brought to the market Fasting and feeling love Director Nawapol Tamrontattanarit Human Resourcesstarring Prapamonton Eiamchan and Paopetch Charoensook, an abortion drama about a woman who struggles with the decision to end her pregnancy.
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