Horror junkies rejoice! Netflix’s terrifying line-up of Asian horror titles will definitely make Hungry Ghost Month one to remember.
Asia is known for its spine-chilling horror movies, which are both a result of our passion for the macabre and a result of our rich cultural traditions. As Hungry Ghost Month approaches, we’ve put together a selection of well-known and lesser-known horror films based on local mythology, urban tales, and folklore. Experience these myths and tales that make up Asian culture in the convenience of your home.
TAIWAN
INCANTATION
With five weeks in a row in the Global Top 10 list for non-English films on Netflix, Incantation has amassed some impressive numbers. It makes sense why incantation is so popular, and missing out this month would be the worst possible thing.
The film takes a found footage, mockumentary format that immerses the spectator as it investigates the complexities of taboos and curses by fusing the components of enigmatic esoteric faiths and disturbing rituals of Taiwanese folklore.
THAILAND
The spookiest horror movies originate from Thailand.
Decide if Netflix’s School Tales The Series, The Medium, and The Whole Truth live up to the genre’s reputation by watching them.
SCHOOL TALES THE SERIES
Eight terrifying stories based on comic books are brought to life in School Tales The Series, directed by seasoned Thai filmmakers. This collection of short stories centers on the idea of school-related tragedies passed down from class to class and evokes spooky memories of neighborhood schoolyard lore.
THE WHOLE TRUTH
What would you do if others around you insisted that you were lying even though you had discovered a hole in your living room wall? In the movie The Whole Truth, two siblings discover a mysterious hole in their grandparents’ home’s wall, and the horrible events expose their family’s darkest secrets. They can discover the unpleasant truth due to their efforts to locate the solution.
INDONESIA
MAY THE DEVIL TAKE YOU
In recent years, Indonesia has emerged as a top destination for horror enthusiasts, churning out a number of well-known films that are sure to shock and scare while also offering a distinctively Indonesian viewpoint.
May The Devil Take You explores the effects of satanic rituals and selling one’s soul to the devil in exchange for wealth, thus viewers can expect plenty of blood, gore, and terrible horror.
If you’re up for a crazy, gory adventure, watch May The Devil Take You on Netflix.
VIETNAM
Vietnamese Horror Story
A magician who strikes a deal with the devil, a psychic looking for the remains of a deceased girl, and a third story following an actress seeking everlasting beauty are all interwoven into Vietnamese Horror Story. The stories were all inspired by local folklore and urban legends, such as the Buddhist concept of 3 souls and 7 spirits (3 hn 7 va) in the third story.
This August, to truly celebrate Ghost Month, observe the blending of ancient customs and beliefs with the element of horror.
The Guardian
The Guardian is a revenge horror thriller that delves into the murkiness of the entertainment business. It centers on a backup singer who, in order to become popular, turns to occult forces, black magic, and a Kumanthong doll (a divine child spirit housed in a doll that is thought to bring luck and fortune to the owner).
MALAYSIA
DENDAM PONTIANAK
Watch Dendam Pontianak on Netflix in August to glimpse the Pontianak, the most well-known evil supernatural being in Malay tradition. The pontianak is a violent, long-haired female vampire who typically seeks vengeance in Southeast Asian folklore. This well-known mythology is modernized in the film, complete with forbidden love, treachery, witchcraft, and murder.
ROH
Roh is a disturbing rural Malaysian horror story based on folklore and beliefs that examines the devil’s function in the context of a religious and spiritual society. It opens with a Quranic chapter about Satan. The story centers on a remote family who takes in a little child lost in the wild and encounters a sequence of terrifying supernatural occurrences while living in a desolate home deep in the jungle. With this slow-burning plot, you’ll never want to leave your seat.
PHILIPPINES
EERIE
A clairvoyant guidance counselor sets out to solve this unexplained death after a student’s suicide jolts an all-girls Catholic school. In the process, she learns about the convent’s terrible past. Eerie explores the tension between contemporary faith and beliefs while combining elements of terror.
BLISS
The psychological suspense novel Bliss follows Jane, an actress, as she succumbs to madness while being cared for by her husband Carlo and an unkind, strange nurse named Lilibeth in a remote home.
To see the atrocities and lunacy that go place in the gloomy hallways of this mysterious house, watch Bliss on Netflix.
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