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The Ghost of Mae Nak
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Manufacturer: Tartan Video
Starring: Jaran Ngamdee, Pataratida Pacharawirapong, Siwat Chotchaicharin, Pornthip Papanai
Directed By: Mark Duffield
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Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0842498030455
Format: Closed-captioned
Label: Tartan Video
Manufacturer: Tartan Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Tartan Video
Region Code: 1
Running Time: 103
Studio: Tartan Video
Theatrical Release Date: 2005
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A young newlywed couple acquires an old abandoned house that bring them into contact with a vengeful spirit. At first the ghost protects the couple from unscrupulous visitors but it becomes apparent that it expects a terrible favor in return. Only by setting the spirit free can they escape its wrath. Studio: Genius Products Inc Release Date: 10/10/2006 Run time: 103 minutes
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Summary: It`s a Love Story
Comment: Ghost of Mae Nak is a love story first, a horror movie second. The cast is excellent and the screenplay is original. If you give this film a chance, I think most people will enjoy it. It`s not a gross-out, slice and dice horror film, and it`s not supposed to be. It has it`s scary moments, but it`s the love between the lead characters, both living and dead, that makes this movie unique. It wasn`t what I expected, and that turned out to be a good thing.
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Summary: Enjoyable
Comment: At first I thought I would be disappointed by this film, but in the end I was pleased with the storyline. Despite the sometimes clumsy CGI effects, I really liked this one, mostly because of the old haunted house and the legend of Mae Nak.
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Summary: My belief that Asia > America where films are concerned has been shattered.
Comment: The Ghost of Mae Nak (Mark Duffield, 2005)
Low-budget cinematographer Mark Duffield takes a seat in the director's chair for his first outing, a Thai horror flick that had a great deal of potential, but ended up going nowhere. Mak (Siwat Chochaicharin) and Nak (Pataratida Pacharawirapong, both making their acting debuts) are about to be married, and have scouted out a house that American real-estate agents, if feeling overly generous, would term "a fixer-upper." Problem is, the house comes with the ghost of a much older Nak (Porntip Papanai, recently seen in the states in The Elephant King), who is envious of the couple's love for one another, and is willing to go to any lengths to make sure they stay together.
The first half of the film steadfastly refuses to descend into the world of the typical young-and-beautifuls effects-heavy slasher flick. Deliberately paced and beautifully shot, it feels more like a documentary about marriage traditions in Thailand than a horror film. Duffield sets up a relatively complex web of corrupt and malicious people around the couple, though, and when it's time to go to town, my, he does go to town. It's at this point that the movie devolves into a pale reimagining of a whole lot of Southeast Asian horror films that have come before it. Much of the fun of watching the last half of the movie comes from playing the "hey, Duffield got that scene from movie X!" game.
I think Duffield may have promise as a director, but he'll need to figure out how to put a slightly more original spin on his ideas first. * ½
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Summary: Strange
Comment: This movie is a ghost story made out of a legend. It was well written and the acting was excellent. If you like actual ghost stories, this one is definitely for you!
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Summary: This Is Not A Good Thai Horror Film: Very Disappointing!
Comment: I will be the first to admit that I was expecting this film to be a little better than it was. Having seen the film "Nang Nak," directed by Nonzee Nimibutr, and starring Initra Jaroenpura as Nak, and Winai Kraibutr as Mak, I guess I expected a little too much from this film. I do not wish to discourage other viewers from viewing the film; however, it just is not a very good film. I can understand the viewers below giving it one star. It should have been better. For those who are not familiar with this legendary ghost story; Mae Nak Phrakhanong is one of the most familiar folklore legends to come out of Thailand. And if you have seen the 1999 film, the story is a very sad one.
In the 1999 film, "Nang Nak," which took place in the 19th-century, Nak and her baby have died while the husband Mak was off to war. When he returned, he resumed his life with his family, unaware that his loved ones were dead. Therefore, the villagers tried to warn Mak that his wife and child were dead. Buddhist monks and others interfered to help Mak, however, he refused to listen. That is until one day he discovered while looking between his legs [part of seeing a ghost in Thai legend] that he uncovered the truth. Nak's love for Mak was great, and she tried to reach out to Mak. Meanwhile her body was given a formal Buddhist ritual which finally put her and child to rest. At least in theory. Fast forward to the 21st-century and Mae Nak is still not at rest.
I will not give out spoilers to the film as it is pretty much a new release here in the west, and many have not seen the film. The story is set Bangkok, and two young newlyweds, Mak (Siwat Chotchaicharin) and Nak (Pataratida Pacharawirapong) have settled into a new home, which bring both of them into contact with the ghost Mae Nak. They have also acquired an old antique brooch [purchased by Mak]. This brooch has a connection to Mae Nak [no spoilers] The spirit of Mae Nak (Portnip Papanai) however is not at rest, and there are certain interactions she makes between these two newlyweds. I don't wish to give out too much which will ruin the film for you, however, this film is a huge disappointment. Especially considering that it is a Tartan Release. This is not a scary film, however, horror is a genre that each of us see differently. I recommend that you rent the film first. However, be prepared to be disappointed. [Stars: 1.5]
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