["Horror Great Platter"] A Beginner's Guide to Thai Horror Movies

Thai horror films release the stress and fear that people endure in modern society by stimulating audiences visually, aurally, and in other aspects. As a genre of film, Thai horror movies present a unique style in world horror cinema with their distinct Buddhist cultural elements. Thailand's unique customs and national culture are filled with mystery, which is inseparable from its Buddhist background: Thailand is composed of more than 30 ethnic groups, among which the Thai ethnicity accounts for 40% of the total population. Buddhism is Thailand's state religion, and over 90% of the residents believe in Buddhism. It can be said that Thailand is a modern nation built on the foundation of Theravada Buddhism as a national faith. Thailand's customs, literature and art, architecture, and so on, are almost all closely related to Buddhism. Rooted in such a country steeped in Buddhist atmosphere, Thai horror films naturally and subtly get influenced.

In recent years, Thailand’s film industry has been advancing rapidly. "First Love" has made countless teenagers shed tears! Not only that, Thai films have developed comprehensively, adept at both light-hearted romance and heavy-duty content! Now, an introductory guide to Thai horror films is prepared for newcomers!