Thai horror refers to

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s produced in the Thai film industry. Thai folklore and beliefs in ghosts have influenced its horror cinema. Horror is among the most popular genres in Thai cinema, and its output has attracted recognition internationally. '' Pee Mak'', for example, a 2013 comedy horror film, is the most commercially successful Thai film of all time.

History

''Thai Cinema: The Complete Guide'' states that "the history of Thai cinematic achievements is to a large extent the history of Thai horror." '' Nang Nak'' (1999) has been described as a key part of " Thai New Wave". ''Shutter'' (2004) was critically acclaimed and commercially successful locally and internationally. ''The film'' was successful in Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Brazil, and was remade in the United States and in India. '' Pee Mak'' (2013), a

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, became the highest-grossing Thai film of all time upon its release. ''The Medium'' (2021), a Thai- South Korean co-production, was awarded Best Film at the 25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival and was the Thai submission for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film in its year of release, but was not nominated. However, "the appearance of zombies in Thai horror films is a relatively new theme."

Notable films

* ''Mae Nak Phra Khanong'' (1958) * ''Krasue Sao'' (1973) * ''Bewitched or Gu'' (1981) * ''

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'' (1980) * '' 303 Fear Faith Revenge'' (1998) * '' Nang Nak'' (1999) * '' Bangkok Haunted'' (2001) * '' 999-9999'' (2002) * ''Buppah Rahtree'' ** '' Buppah Rahtree'' (2003) ** '' Buppah Rahtree Phase 2: Rahtree Returns'' (2005) ** '' Buppah Rahtree 3.1: Rahtree Reborn'' (2009) ** ''Buppha Rahtree 3.2: Rahtree Revenge'' (2009) * ''House of Ghosts'' (2004) * ''Lizard Woman or Tuk kae phii'' (2004) * '' SARS Wars'' (2004) * ''Shutter'' (2004) * ''Art of the Devil'' ** '' Art of the Devil'' (2004) ** '' Art of the Devil 2'' (2005) ** '' Art of the Devil 3'' (2008) ** ''Panor'' (2025) * '' 13 Beloved'' (2006) * '' Dorm'' (2006) * '' Pen Chu Kap Phi'' (2006) * '' La-Tha-Pii'' (2006) * '' Krasue Valentine'' (2006) * '' Alone'' (2007) * '' Coming Soon'' (2008) * ''4bia or Phobia'' ** ''

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'' (2008) ** '' Phobia 2'' (2009) * '' Secret Sunday'' (2009) * '' Meat Grinder'' (2009) * ''My Ex'' ** ''

My Ex ''My Ex'' () is a 2009 Thai horror film. Its sequel, My Ex 2: Haunted Lover, was released in 2010. Plot Ken (Shahkrit Yamnarm from Bangkok Dangerous) is a young superstar and the dream date of every girl. While he can attract any woman he want ...

'' (2009) ** '' My Ex 2: Haunted Lover'' (2010) * '' Laddaland'' (2011) * ''The Unborn Child'' (2011) * ''3 A.M. 3D'' ** '' 3 A.M. 3D: Part 1'' (2012) ** ''3 A.M. 3D: Part 2'' (2014) ** ''3 A.M. 3D: Part 3'' (2018) * ''

Dark Flight ''Dark Flight'' () is a 2012 Thai horror film. The film was directed by Issara Nadee. It shows the journey of a passenger plane haunted by ghosts that gradually trick the passengers into going insane and killing each other. Plot Ten years ago, f ...

'' (2012) * '' Hashima Project'' (2013) * '' Pee Mak'' (2013) * ''

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'' (2015) * ''Net I Die'' (2017) * ''Pee Nak'' ** ''Pee Nak 1'' (2018) ** ''Pee Nak 2'' (2020) ** ''Pee Nak 3'' (2022) ** ''Pee Nak 4'' (2024) * ''Inhuman Kiss'' ** '' Inhuman Kiss 1'' (2019) ** '' Inhuman Kiss 2'' (2023) * '' The Maid'' (2020) * ''Ghost Lab'' (2021) * ''The Medium'' (2021) * '' The Whole Truth'' (2021) * ''Cracked'' (2022) * ''Faces of Anne'' (2022) * ''Home For Rent'' (2023) * ''Hoon Payon'' (2023, Version for -20 and 18+) * ''Tee Yod: Death Whisperer'' ** '' Death Whisperer'' (2023) ** '' Death Whisperer 2'' (2024) * '' Terror Tuesday: Extreme'' (2024)

Notable directors

* Nonzee Nimibutr * Sompote Sands * Yuthlert Sippapak *

Banjong Pisanthanakun Bangjong Pisanthanakun () is a Thai filmmaker and screenwriter. He saw early success with his first two films, ''Shutter (2004 film), Shutter'' (2004) and ''Alone (2007 film), Alone'' (2007), both horror films that he co-directed and co-wrote wit ...

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