New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Speak No Evil
Directed by James Watkins.
Who’s in it?
James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis and Scoot McNairy.
What’s it about?
A family is invited to spend a weekend in an idyllic country house, unaware that their dream vacation will soon become a psychological nightmare.
Why watch it?
A remake of the 2022 Danish film of the same name.
Bad Genius
Directed by J.C. Lee.
Who’s in it?
Benedict Wong, Taylor Hickson and Jabari Banks.
What’s it about?
A group of seniors of an entrepreneurial high school team up to take down a rigged college admissions system.
Why watch it?
The Hollywood version of Thailand’s most successful international film of 2017.
Achilles Curse And The Cursed Treasure
Directed by Manatdaporn “Benz” Phongchinnatham.
Who’s in it?
Lapat “Third” Ngamchaweng, Suchada “Mabel” Sonphan, Natthicha “Kaykai” Namwong, Chonlathorn “Captain” Kongyingyong, Supicha “Jomjaem” Subanpong, Matthew Dean and Jaruwat “Dome” Chiam-aram.
What’s it about?
A world where everyone lives a life without illness. A world where no matter how badly you get hurt, if you don’t hit a dead spot that no one knows where, this world won’t let you die. The story of Luke, a detective who can see everyone’s dead spot, receives an invitation to attend the birthday party of his best friend’s fiancé, who wants to reveal a cursed treasure. But chaos ensues when a group of criminals break in to steal the treasure and double-cross each other, leading to a case that is linked to both theft and murder that is unlikely to happen.
Why watch it?
The first film from the new Thai production company OK D Production House and Design.
Taklee Genesis x Worlds Collide
Directed by Chookiat Sakveerakul.
Who’s in it?
Paula Taylor, Russell Geoffrey Banks, Peter Corp Dyrendal and Nutthatcha Padovan.
What’s it about?
After resigning from the scientific organisations and hearing that her mother was sent to the hospital, a middle-aged woman, returns to her hometown with her daughter. This brings back bad memories and she soon realises that everything is the same. People still believe in supernatural things and rituals. Her mentally-ill mother contacts her long-lost father by using VR radio and she finds the origin of the signal. Soon she realises the town has a spiritual secret linked to her father.
Why watch it?
An innovative sci-fi film.
Prey
Directed by Mukunda Michael Dewil.
Who’s in it?
Ryan Phillippe, Emile Hirsch and Mena Suvari.
What’s it about?
A young couple is compelled to leave their Christian missionary station in the Kalahari Desert after being threatened with death by an extremist militant gang. After crashing their aircraft they must battle man and beast for their lives.
Why watch it?
Formerly titled “Kalahari”.
Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san (Teasing Master Takagi-San)
Directed by Sôichirô Yamamoto.
Who’s in it?
Rui Tsukishima, Soya Kurokawa and Yôsuke Eguchi.
What’s it about?
Takagi loves playing good-natured pranks on her classmate Nishikata. But try as he might, he can never prank her back — she's just too clever.
Why watch it?
Based on manga series "Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san" by Soichiro Yamamoto (published June to Oct 12, 2023 in “Gessan”).
Usher: Rendezvous In Paris
Directed by Anthony Mandler and Simon Hammerstein.
Who’s in it?
Usher.
What’s it about?
A concert film incorporating the essence of Usher’s landmark cultural phenomenon Vegas residencies into a seductive French touch confession. Captured during Paris Fashion week at La Seine Musicale, the film features chart-topping hits including "Yeah!", "My Boo", "Love In This Club" and more from Usher's 30-year career, performed with never-before-seen costumes and state-of-the-art lighting and special effects.
Why watch it?
Usher gives audiences a glimpse inside life beyond the stage — creating a global movie moment.
Premiering on Sept 13
Riize Fan-Con Tour 'Riizing Day' Finale In Cinemas
Directed by
Who’s in it?
K-pop boy band Riize
What’s it about?
The grand finale of K-pop boy band Riize’s first world fan-concert tour in Seoul, featuring performances of celebrated hits from their first mini album, “Riizing”.
Why watch it?
This event is a live broadcast of the concert being held in Korea and fans are welcome to bring their light sticks to the event. The live broadcast will have English subtitles during the viewing.
Premiering on Sept 18
Jung Kook: I Am Still
Directed by Jun-Soo Park.
Who’s in it?
Jungkook.
What’s it about?
Through exclusive, unseen interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, alongside electrifying concert performances, the documentary showcases Jung Kook’s eight-month journey, capturing his unwavering dedication and growth.
Why watch it?
Jung Kook of BTS' first official documentary.
