Seven new releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition
Directed by Malcolm Venville.
Who’s in it?
Steve Harris, Bruce Dickinson and Nicko McBrain.
What’s it about?
Spanning five decades, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition charts their iconic rise to become one of the biggest bands in music history.
Why watch it?
The trailer proclaims the band are talking about their story for “the first time” yet their story was already covered with interviews from all members and ex-members in Matthew Amos' film History Of Iron Maiden (2004) and Pt.2 (2008).
Khao Kala
Directed by Tanadej Ramsomphob
Who’s in it?
Ticha Wongtipkanon, Prang Prangthip Talang, Toffy Siwadon Chantanasewi, R Arnuttaphol Sirichumsaeng, Dew Pattarapol Kantapoj and Kong Huayrai.
What’s it about?
The movie revolves around a notorious Thai hilltop in Nakhon Sawan where a group believes they can communicate with aliens from Pluto.
Why watch it?
Dubbed “Thailand’s first UFO Movie”, focusing on the claims of the Khao Kala meditation centre.
Ghost In The Cell
Directed by Joko Anwar.
Who’s in it?
Abimana Aryasatya, Almanzo Konoralma and Aming Sugandhi.
What’s it about?
A notorious prison, an invisible force starts killing inmates brutally, compelling enemy gangs and corrupt guards to work together as they try to survive the mounting bloodshed.
Why watch it?
Comedy, horror from Indonesia.
Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft - The Tour Live in 3D
Directed by James Cameron and Billie Eilish.
Who’s in it?
James Cameron, Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell.
What’s it about?
A 3D concert film, documenting the Manchester shows.
Mortal Kombat II
Directed by Simon McQuoid.
Who’s in it?
Karl Urban, Ludi Lin and Jessica McNamee.
What’s it about?
The fan favourite champions — now joined by Johnny Cage himself — are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.
Why watch it?
Greg Russo, who co-wrote Mortal Kombat (2021), told Collider he sees the reboot as a trilogy with the first film set before the tournament, the second film set during the tournament, and the third film set post-tournament.
Mother Mary
Directed by David Lowery.
Who’s in it?
Anne Hathaway, Michaela Coel and Hunter Schafer.
What’s it about?
Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer, Sam Anselm, on the eve of her comeback performance.
Why watch it?
Filming happened over the course of 14 months.
Premiering on May 13
Enhypen VR Concert: Immersion
Who’s in it?
Jungwon, Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo and Ni-Ki.
What’s it about?
An immersive concert with a VR headset, featuring global hits like "Bite Me" and "XO (Only If You Say Yes)", along with the heartfelt fan song "Highway 1009", the special concert delivers Enhypen’s powerful performances and unique presence on the big screen.
