8 new releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Sinners
Directed by Ryan Coogler.
Who’s in it?
Michael B. Jordan, Jack O’Connell and Hailee Steinfeld.
What’s it about?
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
Why watch it?
Many of the musical performances were recorded live on set, with the cast members performing alongside blues musicians.
Scream 7
Directed by Kevin Williamson.
Who’s in it?
Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and Isabel May.
What’s it about?
When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the town where Sidney Prescott has built a new life, her darkest fears are realised as her daughter becomes the next target.
Why watch it?
This will be the first film in the series directed by Williamson, who wrote Scream (1996), Scream 2 (1997) and Scream 4 (2011).
De Xian Jin Zhi (Gezhi Town)
Directed by Sheng Kong.
Who’s in it?
Zhan Xiao, Yuchang Peng and Yiran Zhou.
What’s it about?
The craftsman Mo Dexian settled down in the peaceful Gezhi town with his family, but the sudden arrival of an uninvited guest plunged their once peaceful and harmonious home into crisis.
Why watch it?
Set against the backdrop of the brutal battle at Shi Pai fortress during the Battle of West Hubei, China, in 1943.
Twenty One Pilots: More Than We Ever Imagined
Directed by Mark C. Eshleman.
Who’s in it?
Josh Dun and Tyler Joseph.
What’s it about?
Twenty One Pilots' concert film captures their massive Mexico City show at Estadio GNP Seguros, blending explosive performances with backstage moments as they prepare for 65,000 fans during The Clancy World Tour.
Why watch it?
For the behind-the-scenes access and interviews.
One Battle After Another
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
Who’s in it?
Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro.
What’s it about?
When their enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue the daughter of one of their own.
Why watch it?
Lockjaw's second-in-command and chief interrogator, Danvers, is played by a non-professional actor: James Raterman, a security consultant and former HSI special agent.
The Stain
Directed by Bhanbhassa “Ning” Dhubtien and Krisda “Pond" Witthayakhajorndet.
Who’s in it?
Nattawin Wattanagitiphat, Engfa Waraha and Jespipat Tilapornputt.
What’s it about?
One night, one stain written into a lifetime.
Why watch it?
The film chooses to tell a simple story, avoiding unnecessary explanations, but instead uses visuals, sound and pacing to create an unsettling and intriguing atmosphere, constantly leaving the audience questioning what is real and who is hiding something.
Kinki
Directed by Koji Shiraishi.
Who’s in it?
Eiji Akaso and Miho Kanno.
What’s it about?
An editor of the occult magazine suddenly disappears. His friend, a freelance writer, finds out that he had been collecting occult articles in the past until just before he disappeared. The articles were all rumours, urban legends and ghost stories whose truth or falsity could not be determined. However, when they were picked all together, a frightening fact about a certain place in Kinki region emerges.
Why watch it?
In January 2023, the first chapter of a certain work was posted on the online novel site Kakuyomu. The work, titled About A Place In The Kinki Region, attracted attention mainly on social media, becoming a hit with a cumulative total of over 23 million page views. It was published in book form in August and became a huge hit.
Premieres on March 3
Pee Nak 5
Directed by Phontharis Chotkijsadarsopon.
Who’s in it?
Witthawat Rattanaboonbaramee, Bhuripat Vejvongsatechavat, Phiravich Attachitsataporn, Atiwat Saengtien and Khunnapat Pichetworawut.
What’s it about?
The story focuses on a new, deadly Nakthi ghost that threatens the lives of those around Not, forcing the gang to investigate its origins at a temple.
Why watch it?
Pee Nak 5 is the fifth instalment in this horror comedy franchise.
