Thai-Vietnam horror film ‘The Bride’ picked up by Skyline Media
Thai director Lee Thongkam is shooting “The Bride,” a horror film that marks a rare co-production between Thai and Vietnamese companies.
“The Bride” follows a young Vietnamese woman (portrayed by Rima Thanh Vy) engaged to her rich Thai boyfriend (played by “J.J.” Krissanapoom Pibulsonggram), who visit her fiance’s wealthy rural hometown in Thailand. The journey turns to terror when she tries on a traditional Thai wedding dress—an heirloom that holds sinister secrets about her fiancé’s family—and encounters the ghostly presence of another bride.
The Vietnamese cast also includes Jun Vu (“A Hundred Billion Key”) and Cong Duong (“Trang Quynh”), while the Thai ensemble features “Jomjam” Karnpicha Pongpanit (“RedLife”), “Praew” Narupornkamol Chaisang (“Master Of The House)”, “Pure” Duangjai Hiransri (“Inhuman Kiss”), and R.Nu Surasak Chaiyaat (“Love Destiny”).
The film of love, betrayal, and the supernatural, is jointly produced by Thongkham Films and Silver Moonlight Entertainment with production by Hang Trinh. Filming, primarily taking place in Chiang Mai (Thailand) and selected locations in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), began in July.
The completed film is expected to premiere in both countries in early 2025, with V Pictures set to release the film theatrically in Vietnam. Worldwide sales are handled by Vietnam-based Skyline Media.
Thongkham, is known for his high-concept horror films such as the Netflix original “The Maid,” monster action thriller “The Lake” and award-winning action comedy “Kitty the Killer.” Thongkam will next direct a Muay Thai action movie with “Fast & Furious 7” star Tony Jaa.
“As Vietnam is always one of the biggest markets for Thai horror films, I am thrilled about this international collaboration to bring a unique horror story to life with a blend of Thai and Vietnamese cultural elements, supported by a talented cast and crew, to not only the locals but also the international audiences,” said Thongkam.
“We view this as the beginning of an exciting journey, and we remain open to future international collaborations for more commercial films,” said Producer Hang Trinh, founder of Silver Moonlight. The company has produced films including “Blood Moon Party,” “Vietnamese Horror Story,” “Naked Truth” and “Muoi: The Curse Returns…”
Skyline operates as both a local distributor and an international sales agent. It has released more than 800 foreign films in Vietnam and represented some 150 Vietnamese titles. It has a physical presence at Cannes and the major Asian rights markets.
By Patrick Frater – Variety – September 4, 2024