- Actors: Ananda Everingham, Natthaweeranuch Thonghee, Achita Sikamana
- Directors: Banjong Pisanthanakun, Parkpoom Wongpoom
- Format: PAL
- Language Thai
- Subtitles: English
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 2
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Contender Entertainment Group
- DVD Release Date: 14 Jan 2008
- Run Time: 91 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000OI1H5A
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 32,193 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Late one night on a country road, Tun & Jane accidentally run down a mysterious pedestrian. Fleeing the scene, they return to their lives in Bangkok but soon discover that things have changed. Nightmares haunt Jane's dreams while Tun, a photographer, begins to see mysterious shadows in his developed photos.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I haven't watched much Asian horror but I think I know a good one when I see one. This film should not to be overlooked! While it borrows a bit from the Ringu cycle, the film makers have added enough originality to make the film stand on its own. It is all done with a great deal of talent and packs quite a horrific blow! I had the pleasure of viewing this film the other night and was surprised by all of the clever editing tricks employed by the filmmakers. Some of this editing is so sneaky it happens before your eyes can catch it!
After a night out drinking with his fellow graduate friends, photography student Tun (Ananda Everingham) and his girlfriend Jane (Nattaweeranuch Thongmee) accidentally run down a girl who's standing in the middle of the road. After panicking and leaving without stopping to help, Jane begins to have nightmares and Tun finds ghost-like images in the backgrounds of his photos. When his friends start apparently committing suicide, Tun and Jane's investigations lead to more possible incidents of guilt concerning another student, Natre (Achita Sikamana). They may only be in their mid-twenties and this their debut film, but "Shutter's" Thai co-directors Parkpoom Wongpoom and Banjong Pisanthanakun have a fantastic feel for what makes an atmospheric, tension filled ghost story.
One of the remarkable things about this movie is the cast especially Everingham. Besides being easy on the eyes he has shown several different sides to his character as the story moves in unexpected directions. As beautiful as Jane is, she has the most straightforward and possibly the only completely sympathetic character but she does really well to make Jane far more interesting than the usual screaming girlfriend. Sikamana is good as the quiet reclusive student and then downright terrifying as the vengeful ghost. Even though the ghost is still a woman with messy hair, at least she doesn't stand at the end of halls trying to trick you into thinking she is scary. She actually moves and does things, a winning combo in ghost movies... and the bedroom. The scary moments are so effective. The "pick a boo" scene are really scary cause it actually made me jump and I don't do that. Another thing that "Shutter" has going for it is director Banjong Pisanthanakun cause he got skills compare to the other directors in this territory. I thoroughly enjoyed the look of this movie and the ending was amazing.
"Shutter" will stick in your mind along with your time because it truly deals with a justified passionate revenge from the grave. I can feel the fear again, will you?
After a night out drinking with his fellow graduate friends, photography student Tun (Ananda Everingham) and his girlfriend Jane (Nattaweeranuch Thongmee) accidentally run down a girl who's standing in the middle of the road. After panicking and leaving without stopping to help, Jane begins to have nightmares and Tun finds ghost-like images in the backgrounds of his photos. When his friends start apparently committing suicide, Tun and Jane's investigations lead to more possible incidents of guilt concerning another student, Natre (Achita Sikamana). They may only be in their mid-twenties and this their debut film, but "Shutter's" Thai co-directors Parkpoom Wongpoom and Banjong Pisanthanakun have a fantastic feel for what makes an atmospheric, tension filled ghost story.
One of the remarkable things about this movie is the cast especially Everingham. Besides being easy on the eyes he has shown several different sides to his character as the story moves in unexpected directions. As beautiful as Jane is, she has the most straightforward and possibly the only completely sympathetic character but she does really well to make Jane far more interesting than the usual screaming girlfriend. Sikamana is good as the quiet reclusive student and then downright terrifying as the vengeful ghost. Even though the ghost is still a woman with messy hair, at least she doesn't stand at the end of halls trying to trick you into thinking she is scary. She actually moves and does things, a winning combo in ghost movies... and the bedroom. The scary moments are so effective. The "pick a boo" scene are really scary cause it actually made me jump and I don't do that. Another thing that "Shutter" has going for it is director Banjong Pisanthanakun cause he got skills compare to the other directors in this territory. I thoroughly enjoyed the look of this movie and the ending was amazing.
"Shutter" will stick in your mind along with your time because it truly deals with a justified passionate revenge from the grave. I can feel the fear again, will you?
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film does not break any new ground but has a good story and the ending is satisfying. If you like The Ring, The Grudge etc then you will enjoy this.
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Excellent
The DVD came quicker than I expected and in excellent condition. Works fine in the DVD player. No problems. Excellent!!
Published on 13 April 2010 by N. Rajasansi
Thai version of modern Jap horror
This is pretty much what it says on the box. Abused girl returns to haunt her abusers and appears in the photos taken by a young photographer. Read more
Published on 1 April 2010 by Mr. P. Johnson
dissapointed
the reviews for this film were brilliant, so i ordered it and when i put it on, its a foreign film, i was sooo dissapointed i threw it in the bin
Published on 2 Jan 2010 by J. Green
Really enjoyed it!
Some of this genre I feel can be a bit patchy and so when I sat down to watch this (one Sunday afternoon), I wasn't expecting much. Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2009 by T. Hacker
Terrific!
I enjoyed this one very much. The plot has been already well explained by others so no need to go over it again here. Read more
Published on 1 July 2008 by Music Lover.
Scary!
It's a very long time since I watched a film that genuinely scared me. This one really did. It uses excellent techniques to draw your attention and hold it, and the scares do not... Read more
Published on 16 May 2008 by Mr. D. L. Murphy
Samey and not very inventive.
I really wanted to like this as the whole spirit photography thing gives me the chills, plus, ive not seen any truly decent asian horror movies since the Eye, Premonition and Dark... Read more
Published on 14 April 2008 by Andy
YAY, MORE MORE MORE!
I love this movie.
Rewind....I once made the mistake of buying a Thai ghost movie called the closet, it gets less than one star and put me off any Thai ghost movies. Read more
Rewind....I once made the mistake of buying a Thai ghost movie called the closet, it gets less than one star and put me off any Thai ghost movies. Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2008 by Sephy
Do you want to hear a ghost story from overseas?,
I haven't watched much Asian horror but I think I know a good one when I see one. This film should not to be overlooked! Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2007 by Jenny J.J.I.
Very scary
If you liked 'The Ring' for its psychological wierdness and not the gore, you are going to love this. Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2007 by malteserman
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