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15 recommended Thai horror films on Netflix to accompany you during the PPKM (Community Activity Restrictions) period. The increasingly strict PPKM restrictions mean we can't go anywhere.
Top 15 Thai horror films on Netflix recommended to watch during PPKM restrictions, featuring stories from supernatural hauntings to horror comedies.
Key Takeaways
- Thai horror films on Netflix offer diverse storytelling from pure horror to horror-comedy and social commentary.
- Many films are based on true stories or local legends, adding cultural depth to the horror genre.
- Anthology films are popular, providing multiple short horror stories in one movie.
- The recommended films are suitable for watching during home restrictions to overcome boredom.
- Some films combine horror with romance, mystery, or comedy to appeal to a wider audience.
What the video covers
- The video recommends 15 Thai horror films available on Netflix to watch during the PPKM community restrictions period.
- Films include a mix of supernatural horror, true story adaptations, horror anthologies, and horror-comedy genres.
- One Deep tells the story of students testing a drug that prevents sleep but causes death if they do.
- Nangnak is based on the true legend of Mae P Kanong about a ghost haunting a village after childbirth tragedy.
- Shutter is considered one of the scariest Thai horror films, involving a couple haunted after a fatal car accident.
- Train of the Dead features teenagers trapped on a train that takes souls to hell after a robbery incident.
- Phobia 2 is an anthology with five different horror stories, ranging from suspense to gore and zombies.
- Oh My Gosh is a horror comedy about friends summoning spirits to fight a dormitory ghost, with chaotic results.
- Other films like Steel and Ghost is All Around also use anthology formats combining horror with romance and comedy.
- Some films highlight social issues, such as The Unborn Child addressing illegal abortion practices based on true events.
Chapters
- 00:00Introduction and Context of PPKM Restrictions
- 00:44Overview of Recommended Thai Horror Films
- 01:30Film 1: One Deep - Drug Experiment Horror
- 02:11Film 2: Nangnak - Ghost of Mae P Kanong
- 03:04Film 3: Shutter - Haunted Photographer
- 03:52Film 4: Train of the Dead - Souls to Hell
- 04:44Film 5: Phobia 2 - Horror Anthology
- 05:40Film 6: Oh My Gosh - Horror Comedy
- 06:33Film 7: Steel - Anthology with Romance and Comedy
- 07:33Film 8: Leadeland - Haunted Neighborhood
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In fact, people are advised to minimize activities outside the home unless absolutely necessary. It's undeniable that boredom can easily set in while staying at home. However, this condition can easily be overcome by taking some time out before the
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pandemic strikes. One activity you can do with your family is watching movies. The most suitable genre of film to watch together is horror. Thai horror films are the perfect choice because they never fail to make you shiver with
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fear. Here are recommended Thai horror films on Netflix to accompany you during the PPKM period. What are they?
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One Deep. Just for Rp 00,000 (approximately US $0.50). These four students volunteered to test a drug from Germany. Jen, Win, Chin, and Peach were the first to try the drug, known as "Deep." The medical students only
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had to fulfill one condition: not to fall asleep. Because if they fell asleep for even one minute, their hearts would stop permanently as a side effect of the drug. Initially, the four students felt extraordinary effects.
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They were able to play, do their homework, and party to the fullest until finally, one by one, they felt tired and wanted to sleep. They managed to hold back their sleepiness so as not to experience the terrible side effects
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of the drug. Two, Nangnak. The next recommended Thai horror film on Netflix is the film Nangnak. The story is based on a true story about the legend of Mae P Kanong. The plot revolves around a married couple, Mak and Nak. So, one
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day, Mak had to go to the battlefield. Nak, who was pregnant, was left alone.
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Unbeknownst to Mak, his wife and baby died during childbirth. However, when he returned home, he was greeted by the spirit of Nak. Initially, Mak did not know that the two had become ghosts.
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After being informed by the villagers, he ran away. Nak then became angry and haunted the entire village. Three, Shutter. When an unexpected tragedy leads to misfortune, that is what happened to a couple, Tun and Jen, in the Thai horror film on Netflix
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entitled Shutter. It all started when the two had just returned from Tun's party. In the middle of the trip, the car they were driving accidentally hit a woman, killing her. Frightened, Tun and Jen immediately left the woman's body. After the incident, the
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two began to experience strange events. One of them is Tun, a photographer who captures a scary female figure every time he takes a picture. In addition, this film is said to be the scariest horror film in Thailand. Even Hollywood
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and Bollywood have made other versions of this film. Fourth, Train of the Dead. Train of the Dead is also one of the scary films from the Land of the White Elephant that you can watch on Netflix.
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It tells the story of a group of teenagers Joke, Kai, Jun, Mood, and Ake who have just escaped after robbing a building. Jun, who was shot by the police, could not be saved and was instead left by his four friends. The
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four teenagers immediately left. But the car they were driving ended up hitting a character who was being guarded by Toh. Long story short, Toh was made Sandra and taken to the train station with Joke and his friends.
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Unbeknownst to everyone, the train they were riding in would actually take their souls to hell. 5. Phobia 2. If you are looking for a Thai horror film that provides a unique sensation, then Phobia 2 is the answer. It is a sequel
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to the film Phobia. This film tells five different stories with varying degrees of horror. It's safe to say it has it all. From suspense, to gore, to disgusting scenes, even to being chased by zombies. Not only does it offer a
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horror feel, Phobia 2 also has a must-see ending. What is it? Six. Oh My Gosh. If the previous Thai horror film recommendations on Netflix seemed too scary for you, then Oh My Gosh is definitely worth watching. It tells the
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story of three friends who believe their dormitory is haunted because they kept running away. The three of them decide to summon other spirits to defeat the dormitory ghost.
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Unfortunately, the unexpected happens. Everything goes awry because the spirits they summon end up disturbing the entire dormitory. So, what do you think? Are you ready for a Thai-style horror comedy? Seven. Steel. Not to be outdone by Phobia 2, the film Steel
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also features an anthology film with four different stories. For example, the first storyline, titled Flame, discusses the burning of a nightclub, which is based on a true story. In the third story, you will also be presented with a story where human body parts are
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found in the water flowing through an apartment. This film from the land of White Crime is also not just horror. In all the stories, you can see nuances of romance and comedy. Spoiler alert, get ready to be made to laugh in the fourth
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story, okay? 8. Leadeland. The next recommended Thai horror film on Netflix is Leadeland. As the title suggests, this film tells the story of a family who moves from the city of Bangkok to a place called Leadeland. At first glance,
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the place looks like a typical housing complex. However, after a while living there, the family discovers something strange. It turns out that almost everyone who lives there has a criminal record. It is also believed that there are evil spirits that can
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make residents commit crimes. Would you want to be asked to move to a neighborhood like that? The Unborn Child. The story focuses on a small family. Try, the father, has just covered the death of an abortion patient. However, after the incident,
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his family often encounters supernatural experiences. The most obvious is their daughter, Yaimai, who often talks and plays alone. It turns out they have been haunted by the spirits of fetuses from abortion practices. The paranormal activity that occurred in the Try family even put
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them in a coma. If it can be said that the film The Unborn Child is very unique because it is based on a true story of the discovery of more than 2,000 aborted fetuses in a temple in Bangkok. This film tries to provide
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education to the audience about illegal abortion practices. 10. Senior. If you were gifted with an ability that allows you to smell the presence of spirits, would you want to solve a murder case?
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That is the story of a teenage girl named Mon. Working together with the spirit of an upperclassman called a senior, the two try to solve the murder case of Princess Banawade that occurred 50 years ago. The investigation is also
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not easy. In fact, both are often disturbed by other spirits who do not want the case to be revealed. Apart from that, who is the senior? In essence, this Thai horror film provides a variety of sensations ranging from
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horror, mystery, and also romance. 11. Ghost is All Around. Ghost is All Around is a recommended Thai horror film on Netflix that you can watch with your family.
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This film also carries an anthology concept with three stories that take place during the Songkran holiday celebrations. For example, the second story tells of a group of men who rent a house for a vacation. One of them, Mod, wants help so he can date the girl
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he dreams of. However, his wish is not fulfilled because he has an accident. Mod, who has become a spirit, instead decides to haunt his friends in the house. Instead of a scary impression, why is it more comedic? Yes, 12. Check
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Me Home. While the film The Unborn Child has a hidden meaning about illegal abortion practices, Check Me Home, directed by Kongkait Komsiri, tries to raise the idea of family. The focus of this story is a man named Tan who suffers from
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amnesia due to an accident. Only his name remains attached to his memory. In his journey to find his true identity, Tan often collects news in the newspaper about missing persons. He finally finds a news report about the death of an architect who owned a
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magnificent house. Strangely, Tan feels connected to...
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a werewolf in the form of a flying head . Say, a beautiful girl, feels something strange about herself. She often wakes up feeling pain in her neck and chest. In the village where she lives, there are frequent deaths of
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livestock with damaged internal organs. However, the rest of the body is intact . Because the strangeness in her is increasingly apparent, the girl suspects that she is the cause of all the events in her village. Sure enough, every night she turns into Krause. In
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addition, the conflict in this film is a love triangle between Sai and her two childhood friends, Noy and Jed. 14. The Made. Still want to know more recommendations for Thai horror films on Netflix? There is a film called The
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Made that can be included in the family watch list. Once upon a time, a woman named Joy was a domestic helper in a wealthy family. Her job was not much different from the duties of a domestic helper in general. However, Joy began
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to feel strange which finally made her unable to stand it anymore. She then entered the other housekeeper's office to find information about the house's occupants. Unexpectedly, the girl found a photo of her sister Ploy in the room.
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What do you think happened to Sister Joy in the house? You can find the answer by watching the film on Netflix.
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15. Ghost Lab. Lastly, there is Ghost Lab which carries elements of horror, mystery, and science all at once. The storyline focuses on two friends, W and Gla, who are both doctors. Although they are friends, the two are very
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different, especially when it comes to mystical things. Gla is enthusiastic about ghosts and horror, while Way does not believe in it. Until one day they experience a supernatural event at the hospital where they work. As a result, a kind of competition arises between
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the two to prove whether ghosts can be explained scientifically or not. Those are some recommendations for Thai horror films that you can watch on Netflix. Are you ready to fill your free time with a series of Thai horror
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films? Let us know in the comments column. Thank you for watching and don't forget to support this channel by clicking the subscribe, like, and share buttons. See you in the next video.
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