Shutter (2004)

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.

Directors:

Banjong Pisanthanakun, Parkpoom Wongpoom

Writers:

Parkpoom Wongpoom (screenplay), Banjong Pisanthanakun (screenplay)

Stars:

Ananda Everingham, Natthaweeranuch Thongmee, Achita Sikamana

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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

Storyline

A young photographer Thun and his girlfriend Jane discover mysterious shadows in their photographs after fleeing the scene of an accident. As they investigate the phenomenon, they find other photographs contain similar supernatural images, that Thun's best friends are being haunted as well, and Jane discovers that her boyfriend has not told her everything. It soon becomes clear that you can not escape your past.

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Plot Keywords:

photographer | photograph | car accident | thailand | boyfriend girlfriend relationship | 

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Taglines:

The most terrifying images are the ones that are real.

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Genres:

Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

(at around 26 mins) When 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 surveillance 24 hours a day for paranormal activity.

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Goofs

(at around 28 mins) When 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.

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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.

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Crazy Credits

The producers would like to thank in advance the owners of any spirit photographs or photo representations that were not properly credited for their use in this motion picture.

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Connections

Remade as Shutter (2008)

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Soundtracks

Win-Yan-Nai-Parp-Tai
Performed by Suthep Wonggamhang
Lyrics and Music by Vimol Chongvilai
Original master: Cathey Records (1968) Co., Ltd.

User Reviews

probably the best Asian horror after the ring

Not that i've seen every Asian horror movie out there of course. i've seen most of the biggies though - ring, ring 2, ju-on, dark water, cure, plus some others i can't remember the names of, and this is up there with the best.

Style-wise its not very original and borrows heavily from the Ring in its presentation, but whats wrong with that? Especially when its done as well as this. It's also scarier than the ring in terms of jump-out- of-the-seat moments, though it doesn't have any scenes quite on a par with the ring's freaky crawl out the telly scene, but then that's probably the best horror scene ever so I can forgive it for that! As well as the scares you've got good acting, good well structured plot and a really great ending - I didn't see it coming at all.

In conclusion, if you liked the ring you will love this. 9/10

Details

Country:

Thailand

Language:

Thai

Release Date:

9 September 2004 (Thailand)

Also Known As:

Shutter: The Original

Filming Locations:

Thonburi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$6,989,456

Company Credits

Production Co:

GMM Pictures Co., Phenomena

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min 93 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1