The scary truth about mysterious cults in Thailand 4
Released in theaters this summer, The Forbidden Mantra (English title: Home for Rent) is not afraid to compete with a series of Hollywood blockbusters.
According to ScreenDaily, the film led the Thai box office for 3 consecutive weeks, surpassing blockbusters such as The Super Mario Bros, John Wick: Chapter 4, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,…
Mysterious sects in Thailand
The content of The Forbidden Spell revolves around the fate of a 3-member family.
Here, Ning saw her husband gradually change, constantly showing confusing signs.
Out of curiosity, Ning silently followed her husband to find a solution.
The film’s story is simple, following familiar motifs of the horror genre.
However, Thai filmmakers also know how to create surprises and `twist` the story right at the beginning.
In charge of the work is Sophon Sakdaphisit – who has created many famous horror films in the Golden Temple country such as Shutter, Alone (screenwriter), Laddaland (director)… This time, he continues to take on the role of director and cum laude.
The film’s script is curious as it is inspired by real events in Thailand.
In 2022, Thai media simultaneously reported on a sect specializing in using feces and urine to cure diseases.
In April, Thailand also arrested a Taiwanese group, specializing in preparing medicine but the origin is unclear.
Previously, a series of other sects associated with crimes such as murder, fraud… were also exposed one after another, causing a stir in public opinion.
“Spice” of Asian horror
Until now, Asian horror films have always held a special place in the hearts of `cinephiles`, with many impressive works from Korea, Japan, Taiwan (China) and especially Thailand.
Similarly, Ta Mantra prohibits the abuse of bloody and violent scenes to cause fear.
The director deliberately chose dark tones, making the work exude a gloomy, cold feeling.
Besides the content, acting is also a plus point, making the movie more attractive.
However, The Forbidden Mantra still has some limitations that reduce the quality of the film.
Towards the end, the work loses its appeal.
Released nearly 2 months later than Thailand, but `Forbidden Uncle` was still warmly received by Vietnamese audiences.
Overall, Forbidden Mantra is still an attractive work from Thai cinema.
