JustSomeRandomWayne
Singapore
Low budget with cheap jump scares.
Finally got to watching the much lauded Phobia for the first time, 15 years after its initial release.When I think of Thai horror classics of the 2000s, I instantly think of Shutter, which still holds up till this day. Pee Chong Air was another I recently discovered, which was worthy of being talked about in the same breath as Shutter.
Phobia, I can't say the same for. With how popular this movie was, I was not expecting it to have this low of a budget.
Released in 2008, the shift into CG in horror films has already started, and Phobia definitely did not make use of it well.
The practical effects they used also looked cheap, save for the end of the second story.
With what looked like a moving JPEG, pink blood and skeletons that were made with freeware, I cannot recommend this movie to anyone, let alone call it one of the greatest Thai horror flicks.
As someone that appreciates and prefers practical effects in horror films, and rolls his eyes at cheap jump scares, this movie is not for me.
And it made 85 million baht according to Wiki. Higher ups involved had to be laughing to the bank.
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Old school
Visually, this was a great movie. Low budget but with fantastic practical effects. Music was repetitive but was paired well with its scenes. Creeped me the hell out and had me on edge.Acting wasn't great, bordering on comical at times. Story wise, I can't say I loved it. Especially towards the end.
Overall, still a great movie that can be watched more than once. Especially if you're an old-school, practical effects, no jump scares type of horror fan like I am.
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Alright
Sat on this movie for a long time and finally got to watching it.There were a couple of good scares that I really enjoyed. However, this movie is mostly cheap jump-scares so if you despise those, I'd suggest you pass on this.
I also liked how the spirits/ghosts looked, although this is subjective.
There is one plothole that stuck out to me regarding May, like the other review mentioned, although this can just be chalked up to her name being written and the malevolence of the spirit Miko.
Not much rewatch value, but a decent cast with good acting. All in all, alright movie.
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