Shutter (2004/II)

Directors:

Banjong Pisanthanakun
Parkpoom Wongpoom

Writers:

Parkpoom Wongpoom
Sopon Sukdapisit
(more)

Release Date:

9 September 2004 (Thailand)

Genre:

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
Apichart Chusakul	...	Magazine Editor (as Abhijati Jusakul)
Binn Kitchachonpong	...	Asst. Magazine Editor
Panitan Mavichak	...	Nuch
Samruay Jaratjaroonpong	...	Man 1
Jitlada Korsangvichal	...	Nurse 1
Duangporn Sontikhan	...	Nurse 2
Panu Puntoomsinchal	...	Groom
Saifon Nanthawanchal	...	Bride
Tanapon Chansming	...	Aum
Thamonwan Srinatsomsuk	...	Toosie
Watthanaporn Wannacome	...	Woman 1
Natraya Rotthirawanit	...	Woman 2
Sawai Poomring	...	Monk
Twich Chombuatong	...	Novice
Teranet Jongaramrungrueng	...	Disciple
Vasana Chalakorn	...	Natre's mother
Krai Kanchit	...	Natre's neighbor
Manop Boonvipat	...	Doctor (voice) (as Manop Boonwipas)
Suthiphong Bhibalkul	...	TV narrator (voice)

Directed by
Banjong Pisanthanakun
Parkpoom Wongpoom

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Banjong Pisanthanakun
Sopon Sukdapisit
Parkpoom Wongpoom

Produced by
Yodphet Sudsawad	....	executive producer

Original Music by
Chatchai Pongprapaphan

Cinematography by
Niramon Ross

Film Editing by
Manop Boonvipat
Lee Chatametikool

Casting by
Panjai Sirisuwan

Production Design by
Surat Kadeeroj

Production Management
Sangrawee Jongsinkul	....	production manager

Sound Department
Roberto Cappannelli	....	sound re-recording mixer
Suphot Raksa	....	sound re-recording mixer
Boom Suvagondha	....	assistant sound mixer
Thaweep Suvagondha	....	boom operator
Traithep Wongpaiboon	....	sound re-recording mixer

Other crew
Pimsuda Boonham	....	production coordinator

Production Companies

• GMM Pictures Co.
• Phenomena (as Phenomena Motion Pictures)

Distributors

• GMM Tai Hub (GTH) (2004) (Thailand) (theatrical)
• Golden Screen (2004) (Malaysia) (theatrical)
• Golden Village (2004) (Singapore) (theatrical)
• Alfa Films (2006) (Argentina) (theatrical)
• A-Film Home Entertainment (2006) (Netherlands) (DVD) (retail)
• MTV Netherlands (2006) (Netherlands) (TV)
• Movie Bank (2006) (Netherlands) (DVD) (rental)
• Palisades Tartan (2004) (USA) (all media)
• Playarte Pictures (2004) (Brazil) (all media)
• Sandrew Metronome Distribution (2006) (Finland) (DVD)
• Tartan Video USA (2007) (USA) (DVD)

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:

Philippines:R-13 | Singapore:NC-16 | 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

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.

Goofs:

Audio/visual unsynchronized: During the scene where Tun and Jane visit the Spirit Photography Guy and are talking with him, the camera faces them and shows a sliver of the guy on the right side of the screen (this alternates). In one of those shots, his mouth is moving, but nothing is spoken.

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:

Featured in Nightmares in Red, White and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film (2009)

Soundtrack:

Win-Yan-Nai-Parp-Tai

Oh wow, oh jeez, this is the scariest freakin' movie since The Eye!

Shutter is a new horror film from Thailand, in the tradition of recent Asian horror films like Ringu and The Eye, and it scared the bejeevery-jeezes out of me! The directors are called Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom (it rhymes!) and this is their first feature, and looking at the movie, it's hard to believe so. It looks very professional and slick, and it excels in every aspect: from shot design to sound use to pacing. The atmosphere is bowl-clenchingly tight, the tension is almost never relieved, and the movie contains quite a lot of scares; they come in all shapes and sizes in this one, folks. This film has its share of boo moments, slow build-ups, genuine horror, and psychological scares following some very creepy and disturbing revelations. I won't spoil anything, but if you like horror do yourself a favor and watch it. I give this gem a 10 on my horrormeter. And I think I'll leave the light on tonight.