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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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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Jenny J.J.I.
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.... Read more ›
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.... Read more ›
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By C. J. P
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.
Format:DVD
If you liked titles such as the creepy 'Dark Water', 'The Grudge', 'Phone' or even some of the haunting work of Kim Ji Woon, such as 'A Tale of Two Sisters', you'll simply adore this!
'Shutter' perhaps isn't the best known of the crop but for me is up there with the best. If it's an atmospheric, unsettling ghost story you're after, look no further.
The 'basics' are all there early on - the acting is fine, the characters/plot well developed and the scares frequent enough to grab the attention and not let it go.
As with so many Asian horror films (this one is Thai which is a different take on things), 'Shutter' is shot superbly and the chilly, bleak tones used throughout all adds to the atmosphere, as does the musical score.
You don't need me to go over the storyline but what did please me was the ending. I find Asian filmakers approach film as an art form still (unlike Hollywood) and as such demand a beginning, middle and an end....and boy does 'Shutter' end well! With a really haunting final 5-10 minutes and a very unique twist/take on the topic of haunting I was left feeling a little freaked out...but very satisfied indeed!
'Shutter' is horror in the true form - tension, atmosphere, a sense of unease and some excellently timed and executed frights (if like me, you find 'ghost photos' particularly creepy, have a cushion at the ready!).
'Shutter' is yet another example of the east ruling the modern horror genre - like many before and since this is an absolute gem that I can't rate highly enough.
'Shutter' perhaps isn't the best known of the crop but for me is up there with the best. If it's an atmospheric, unsettling ghost story you're after, look no further.
The 'basics' are all there early on - the acting is fine, the characters/plot well developed and the scares frequent enough to grab the attention and not let it go.
As with so many Asian horror films (this one is Thai which is a different take on things), 'Shutter' is shot superbly and the chilly, bleak tones used throughout all adds to the atmosphere, as does the musical score.
You don't need me to go over the storyline but what did please me was the ending. I find Asian filmakers approach film as an art form still (unlike Hollywood) and as such demand a beginning, middle and an end....and boy does 'Shutter' end well! With a really haunting final 5-10 minutes and a very unique twist/take on the topic of haunting I was left feeling a little freaked out...but very satisfied indeed!
'Shutter' is horror in the true form - tension, atmosphere, a sense of unease and some excellently timed and executed frights (if like me, you find 'ghost photos' particularly creepy, have a cushion at the ready!).
'Shutter' is yet another example of the east ruling the modern horror genre - like many before and since this is an absolute gem that I can't rate highly enough.
By Sweety
Format:DVD
This movie has a good story and a good ending :-) . One of the best asian horror movies I have seen :-) . I would recommend it to everyone who likes a good scare.
By Mr. P. Johnson
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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. Flashbacks and effects create the story, which is perfectly adequate for the price. If you like 'Ringu' or similar recent Japanese horror films, you won't be too disappointed.It won't win any awards but will while away a night in.
By T. Hacker
Format:DVD
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. Turned out to be great entertainment with some superb tension building. Okay so the storyline isn't spectacularly different, but great direction, well-judged (not OTT) effects and pretty convincing acting served it very well. Thoroughly recommended!
Format:DVD
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 let up right up until the end of the film. A must for fans of the Asian Horror genre.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Sephy
Format:DVD
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. I kept reading about Shutter and thought, 'could this be the project zero movie I have been waiting for?' (Project 0 is a video game where you enter a mansion filled with ghosts but you can only see them through a special camera. Taking their photo is the only way to repel them.)
This movie was definately including the ghost photos I so wanted to see and made me sit on the edge of my seat so I could watch the backgrounds for any spooky happenings that may occur without the characters' knowledge. I love that!
The best Thai ghost movie in my collection so far, ok I only have 3.
It's not low budget and the way it is filmed gives me the creeping fear I love so much.
Yay, vengeful ghosts!
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. I kept reading about Shutter and thought, 'could this be the project zero movie I have been waiting for?' (Project 0 is a video game where you enter a mansion filled with ghosts but you can only see them through a special camera. Taking their photo is the only way to repel them.)
This movie was definately including the ghost photos I so wanted to see and made me sit on the edge of my seat so I could watch the backgrounds for any spooky happenings that may occur without the characters' knowledge. I love that!
The best Thai ghost movie in my collection so far, ok I only have 3.
It's not low budget and the way it is filmed gives me the creeping fear I love so much.
Yay, vengeful ghosts!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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