6 new releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come
Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett.
Who’s in it?
Samara Weaving, Shawn Hatosy and Kathryn Newton.
What’s it about?
After surviving one deadly game, Grace and her sister Faith must now outrun four rival families competing for a powerful throne — winner takes all.
Why watch it?
In the trailer, Ursula is seen wielding a long metal spike as her choice melee weapon. Her actress Sarah Michelle Gellar was known for wielding a very similar weapon in her most famous role as Buffy Summers.
Hateshinaki Sukâretto (Scarlet)
Directed by Mamoru Hosoda.
Who’s in it?
The voices of Mana Ashida, Masaki Okada and Masachika Ichimura.
What’s it about?
A medieval princess on a quest to avenge her father's death awakens in a realm between life and death, where she encounters an idealistic young man from the present day who shows her the possibility of a future free of bitterness and rage.
Why watch it?
Hosoda stated the film is not 2D animation or "Hollywood-style CG”, and he is aiming for a completely new type of look of animation for this film.
The De4d Echoes
Directed by Chawalit Pongchaiyong, Anwardi Jamil, Saqina Latif and Karun Komanuwong.
Who’s in it?
Nao Tisanart, Non Sadanont, Praewa Nichaphat, Joyce Harn and Sabri Yunus.
What’s it about?
The film, also known as “Karma” or “Kammaveka”, focuses on characters facing the consequences of their actions, with stories involving haunted dolls, vengeful spirits and supernatural encounters.
Why watch it?
A Thai-Malaysian horror anthology film.
Airy In Busan
Directed by Sompong Kunapratom.
Who’s in it?
Il Hongmin, Atchareeya Srisuk, Athit Somnoi, Sitthidej Bunmani, Petchthai Wongkhamlao, Akradej Yodjumpa, Khwannapa Ruangsri, Duangruedee Bunbamrung and Praepetch Udomsatporn.
What’s it about?
A female singer is kicked out of her band, heartbroken and burdened with debt. Seeking new opportunities, she travels to South Korea with her best friend, hoping to start anew. However, her dreams are not as they seem. She seeks refuge with her Thai creditor, who helps her find work in a massage parlour. Pui meets Hong, a sincere and gentle Korean man, who offers her renewed hope.
Why watch it?
Inspired by the true story of Northeastern Thai people who travel all the way to South Korea to earn money to pay off their family debts, who are migrant workers who have to fight for survival.
Jing zhe wu sheng (Scare Out)
Directed by Yimou Zhang.
Who’s in it?
Jackson Yee, Yilong Zhu and Jia Song.
What’s it about?
Vital intelligence leaks. The national security team vows to find the traitor, but arrests fail repeatedly. As tension mounts, suspicion turns inward. A silent battle unfolds amid trust and betrayal.
Why watch it?
A Chinese spy thriller film.
Premieres on April 1
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic.
Who’s in it?
The voices of Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy and Jack Black.
What’s it about?
Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom.
Why watch it?
Rosalina and Bowser Jr. make their first non-video game appearance in this film, in addition to this being the first time that Bowser Jr. has a male voice actor.
