The Wailing: A Deep Dive into Fear and Uncertainty
An Ensnaring Beginning From the very first frames, "The Wailing" ensnares its audience with a creeping sense of dread. This South Korean horror film directed by Na Hong-jin isn't just another story of the supernatural—it's an intricately woven tapestry of doubt, suspense, and ambiguity. The storytelling method, peppered with red herrings ...
A Dazzling Nightmare: Oz Perkins’ Longlegs
Introduction to the Buzz There's been a lot of chatter among horror aficionados about Oz Perkins' 'Longlegs,' which is finally hitting theaters on July 12th. As a film critic, I had the unique experience of watching this highly anticipated movie at a 10 a.m. press screening. Just as you get used ...
The Spirit of Mae Nak
In a small village outside of Bangkok, there is a shrine dedicated to Mae Nak, a spirit famous for her tragic love story. It is said that Mae Nak died during childbirth while her husband was away at war. Upon his return, he found his wife and child waiting for ...
The Ghost of the Erawan Shrine
Let me share a scary experience I had in Bangkok a few years ago. The city is always lively—full of people, lights, and noise. But hidden in the middle of all that is a place with a dark secret: the The Erawan Shrine, formally the Thao Maha Phrom Shrine is ...
The Weeping Woman of Inle Lake
You know, I’ve lived in Nyaungshwe near Inle Lake all my life. It’s a place full of beauty, but it also has its share of darkness, if you believe the old stories—and trust me, some of them are hard to ignore. This one, though, it’s personal. It’s about my cousin, ...
The Cursed Monastery
So, there’s this really old, spooky monastery built right on top of Taung Kalat, a rocky volcanic plug near Mount Popa. If you’ve ever been there, you know how isolated it feels. The place is stunning during the day, but at night, it’s a whole different vibe. People around there ...
