P (2005)

Director:

Paul Spurrier

Writers:

Preeyaporn Chareonbutra (translation)
Paul Spurrier (screenplay)
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Release Date:

3 February 2006 (Spain)

Genre:

Horror

Tagline:

Hunting nightly, hungry for human meat.

Plot:

Whilst growing up in rural Thailand, a young orphan girl is taught the ways of magic by her grandmother...

Plot Keywords:

One Letter Title | Loner | Foreigner | Evil Spirit | Handcuffs

Cast

Suangporn Jaturaphut	...	Dau
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Dean Barrett
Shaun Delaney	...	Rich Customer
John Kathrein	...	Customer
Chartchai Kongsiri	...	Policeman
Opal	...	Pookie
Pisamai Pakdeevijit	...	Grandmother
Supatra Roongsawang	...	New
Narisara Sairatanee	...	May
Amy Siriya	...	Mee
Paul Spurrier
Pattanachat Sritep	...	Shop Owner
Manthana Wannarod	...	Mamasang
Kochakorn Wongkitisopon	...	Shop Owner's Daughter
Dor Yodrak	...	Witchdoctor

Directed by
Paul Spurrier

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Preeyaporn Chareonbutra		translation
Paul Spurrier		screenplay
Paul Spurrier		story

Produced by
Amanda Baker	....	executive producer
Panupong Dangdej	....	producer
Peter Green	....	executive producer
Margaret Spurrier	....	associate producer
Paul Spurrier	....	executive producer
Barry Stephens	....	executive producer
Narongsak Vorarraitchagun	....	producer
Narongsak Vorrarutchaikul	....	producer

Original Music by
Paul Spurrier

Cinematography by
Rich B. Moore Jr.

Film Editing by
Paul Spurrier

Casting by
Benjawan Katekrit
Panjai Sirisuwan
Charlie Ungsangpakorn

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Sasivimol Boonthongkhao	....	first assistant director
Varakorn Poonsawadhi	....	second assistant director

Art Department
Panwarit Janesomboon	....	assistant art director
Wathanapop Manneesri	....	property master
Pacharapol Tangreun	....	assistant art director

Sound Department
John Kudlacek	....	supervising sound editor
Ian McLoughlin	....	sound mixer
Paul Spurrier	....	sound editor

Music Department
Jack C. Arnold	....	music arranger
Jack C. Arnold	....	music producer
Jack C. Arnold	....	orchestrator
Nick Elphinstone	....	music supervisor

Production Companies

• Creative Films Siam Ltd.
• Puvisate Ltd.

Distributors

• Cathay-Keris Films (2006) (Singapore) (theatrical)
• Creative Films Siam Ltd. (2005) (worldwide) (theatrical) (festivals)
• Eurocine Films (2006) (Spain) (theatrical)
• Force Entertainment (2006) (Australia) (DVD)
• Monte Cristo Entertainment (2005) (worldwide) (all media) (sales)
• Videorama (2007) (Greece) (all media)

Special Effects

• Digital Magic

Also Known As:

The Possessed (Singapore: English title)

Runtime:

110 min | Belgium:105 min | Thailand:105 min

Country:

UK | Thailand

Language:

Thai

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Australia:MA (2006) | Philippines:R-13 (MTRCB) | Singapore:M18 | Australia:MA

Filming Locations:

Bangkok, Thailand

Company:

Creative Films Siam Ltd.

Trivia:

First Thai language film directed by a Westerner.

Tragically bad. Inept in almost every way possible.

This was shown as part of the 59th Edinburgh International Festival, though for reasons best left to the powers that be. A lot seems to have been made of the fact that it's the first Thai language film, made with Thai actors & crew, but directed by a westerner. Needn't have bothered to be honest, as this film is dull, dull, dull. Why hint at something, why shroud an idea in mystery, why subtly invoke a feeling, when you can hammer the point home with terrible voice overs, obvious shots and over the top scenes> Nothing is left to the imagination as time and time again director Spurrier clumsily churns out endless clichés. No hinting, no guessing, it's all up on screen, no need to use our imaginations. Wonder when the 'scary' bit is coming? No you wont, 'cause the soundtrack will get more and more intimidating, rising to a crescendo of ominously. Hell, I'm making up words to describe how bad this is. Wonder whether the conjured demon is real or imaginary? Why tax yourself - it's really is a snake, and yes it's really is biting his crotch, and there's blood splattering everywhere. it's a strange, uneasy film for several reasons. It's supposed to be a horror film, but it's not scary - the jolts are signposted & obvious. It might be a scathing attack on the seedier side of Thailand, yet the director has a sleazy, lubricious style when it comes to showing barely pubescent teens. Maybe it was casting himself as the virginity-taking westerner that planted the seeds of doubt in my head. Or maybe the whole thing was just pants. Uninspired, insipid, repetitive, hackneyed - all candidates for best description, but dull seems most appropriate and honest. It's all been seen before, probably better, often with more thought, rarely with less imagination or flare. Sorry. Thumbs down on every count. Truly dire.