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:

rape | gang rape | photographer | photograph | car accident | 

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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

Has been remade three times. Sivi (2007) is the Indian remake, Shutter (2008) is the American remake, and Click (2010) is the Hindi remake.

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Goofs

When Tun is in the public bathroom, siting on the toilet, you can see at least twice that the toilet paper is short in its front part. Seconds later, when Tun is putting out his cigarette, the camera focus on the toilet paper and now its front part is a lot longer.

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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

Referenced in The Grudge 2 (2006)

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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

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.

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