Kingkaew is a woman suffering from severe mental illness who becomes involved in a high-profile case of child abduction and murder. Despite the overwhelming evidence against her, Kingkaew repeatedly insists on her innocence. The court ultimately sentences her to death, and she dies filled with rage, grief, and resentment. After her execution, a series of terrifying events begins to unfold. Kingkaew’s vengeful spirit returns, relentlessly haunting everyone connected to the case. Inmates and accomplices start dying or losing their sanity, while an eerie voice echoes throughout the prison “I am not guilty.” Hem, Kingkaew’s former lover, and Mi, his new wife, find themselves trapped within the curse and the buried secrets of the past. As the supernatural terror escalates, they are forced to confront the truth behind the crime and the darkness that still lingers. Their only hope of survival lies in uncovering what truly happened to Kingkaew—before her wrath consumes them all. (Source: SFCinemaCity.com) ~~ Inspired by Kingkaew Lorsoungnern, the second female death row inmate in Thailand to be executed by firing squad. Edit Translation
- English
- Français
- Português (Brasil)
- Español
- Native Title: กิ่งแก้ว
- Also Known As: Kingkaeo , Kingkaew , Phi Kingkaew
- Screenwriter & Director: Ekachai Srivichai
- Genres: Horror, Supernatural
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Cast & Credits
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![Sine Inthira Charoenpura in King Kaew Thai Movie]( "Sine Inthira Charoenpura in King Kaew Thai Movie")
Sine Inthira CharoenpuraKingkaewMain Role -
![Gun Napat Injaieua in King Kaew Thai Movie]( "Gun Napat Injaieua in King Kaew Thai Movie")
Gun Napat InjaieuaHemMain Role -
![Saiparn Apinya Sakuljaroensuk in King Kaew Thai Movie]( "Saiparn Apinya Sakuljaroensuk in King Kaew Thai Movie")
Saiparn Apinya SakuljaroensukMiMain Role -
![Pym Pympan Chalayanacupt in King Kaew Thai Movie]( "Pym Pympan Chalayanacupt in King Kaew Thai Movie")
Pym Pympan ChalayanacuptWanlaphaSupport Role -
![Ekachai Srivichai in King Kaew Thai Movie]( "Ekachai Srivichai in King Kaew Thai Movie")
Ekachai SrivichaiSomSupport Role -
![Pipe Phakeeya Phongern in King Kaew Thai Movie]( "Pipe Phakeeya Phongern in King Kaew Thai Movie")
Pipe Phakeeya PhongernSoemSupport Role
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Reviews
Weakest film by Thai horror standard
King Kaew is a Thai horror film that draws inspiration from a historical execution of Kingkaew Lorsoungnern that has evolved into local folklore, showing something promising with its premise. The first act of the movie is considered its strongest part, effectively setting up a creepy atmosphere based on a real-life tragic execution. Supported by a strong performance by Thailand's Scream Queen, Inthira Charoenpura, it creates a solid narrative that hooks the audience right away.However, despite its good start, the film stumbles in its storyline and multiple technical and artistic areas. The momentum drops as the plot moves along, primarily due to the film's weak story and character development, and constrained budget, which is evident in the poor CGI and subpar cinematography. These aspects greatly diminish the engaging experience that horror lovers often look for. Plus, the supporting characters lack depth and credibility, further weakening the film’s impact. Their lackluster portrayals fail to enhance the storyline or evoke genuine fear, which is crucial for a horror movie’s success. As a result, King Kaew not only fails to scare its viewers but also the weakest film by Thai horror standard, lacking in nearly every important aspect. Even the most scaredy-cat won't be impress by this film.
Overall, King Kaew is an example of how a great idea and decent start can be let down by technical issues and underdeveloped characters. While it offers an intriguing glimpse into a dark chapter of Thai urban legend, it ultimately falls short of delivering the thrills and chills a horror film supposed to have. For those in search of a genuinely scary movie, this one might be a letdown. It's such a waste of potential.
