Shutter (2004/II)

User Rating:

7.3/10   

Directors:

Banjong Pisanthanakun
Parkpoom Wongpoom

Writers:

Banjong Pisanthanakun (writer)
Sopon Sukdapisit (writer)

Release Date:

9 September 2004 (Thailand)

Genre:

Fantasy | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

Tagline:

The most terrifying images are the ones that are real.

Plot:

A young photographer and his girlfriend discover mysterious shadows in their photographs after a tragic accident. They soon learn that you can not escape your past.

Plot Keywords:

Photograph | Photographer | Shadow | Ghost | College

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination

Cast

Ananda Everingham	...	Tun
Natthaweeranuch Thongmee	...	Jane
Achita Sikamana	...	Natre
Unnop Chanpaibool	...	Tonn
Titikarn Tongprasearth	...	Jim
Sivagorn Muttamara	...	Meng
Chachchaya Chalemphol	...	Tonn's Wife
Kachormsak Naruepatr	...	Tee
Abhijati 'Meuk' Jusakul	...	Magazine Editor (as Abhijati Jusakul)
Binn Kitchacho	...	Asst. Magazine Editor
Panitan Mavichak	...	Nuch
Samruay Jaratjaroonpong	...	Man 1
Jitlada Korsangwichai	...	Nurse 1
Duangporn Sontikhan	...	Nurse 2
Panu Puntoomsinchal	...	Groom

Also Known As:

Shutter: The Original (USA) (DVD title)
Shutter: They Are Around Us (USA) (DVD title)

Runtime:

97 min | Hong Kong:93 min (DVD version)

Country:

Thailand

Language:

Thai

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby | Dolby Digital

Certification:

Malaysia:18SG | USA:Not Rated | Singapore:PG (re-rating) | Brazil:14 | Netherlands:16 | Argentina:16 | UK:15 | South Korea:15 | Japan:PG-12 | Finland:K-15 | Australia:MA | Philippines:R-13 | Singapore:NC-16

Filming Locations:

Bangkok, Thailand

Company:

GMM Pictures Co.

Trivia:

In the scene where Tun and Jane examine ghost photos affixed to a wall, there is a enlarged photo of a ghost standing near bookshelves with tables in the foreground. This is a screenshot from the Williard Library "ghostcam". The Willard Library is located in Evansville, Indiana USA and in recent years, has become very popular for its website where visitors can view the webcam surveilance 24 hours a day for paranormal activity.

Quotes:

Tun: [Tun is working in the dark room when someone walks beside him and stands there. He does not look up]
Tun: Jane? You're early.
Tun: [Telephone rings outside, Tun goes to answer it] Hello?
Jane: Tun. Its Jane. I'm going to be a little late today.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in See prang (2008)

Soundtrack:

Win-Yan-Nai-Parp-Tai

great - but no revolution

I saw this movie in a theater in Bangkok. This is the seventh Thai movie I have ever seen, and by far the best of them all.

I heard a lot about the movie at the time and just had to check it out. I'm not going to spoil the story, although I must say that it is quite smart, with the exception of a few scenes. The ending is somewhat of a puzzle and the road to solving it was very enjoyable indeed. I think everyone who likes movies like "The Ring" and "Ju-on" should check this one out, actually, if you like horror movies that should be enough to check this one out.

I heard that it has a DVD-release and I encourage everyone who likes horror to check it out! I also must warn people. Before I saw it I heard a lot about how amazingly scary and horrifying it is. It wasn't the most scary thing I ever saw, i must say. But it's still a good movie.

My grade is 8 out of 10.