The Wailing: A Deep Dive into Fear and Uncertainty
An Ensnaring BeginningFrom the very first frames, "The Wailing" ensnares its audience with a creeping sense of dread. This South Korean horror film directed by Na Hong-jin isn't just another story of the supernatural—it's an intricately woven tapestry of doubt, suspense, and ambiguity. The storytelling method, peppered with red herrings ...
A Dazzling Nightmare: Oz Perkins’ Longlegs
Introduction to the BuzzThere's been a lot of chatter among horror aficionados about Oz Perkins' 'Longlegs,' which is finally hitting theaters on July 12th. As a film critic, I had the unique experience of watching this highly anticipated movie at a 10 a.m. press screening. Just as you get used ...
The Power of Belief and Rituals:
The Role of Belief and Rituals in Combating Evil ForcesBelief systems and rituals play a profound role in addressing perceived evil forces across cultures. Whether it’s through prayers, mantras, exorcisms, or protective charms, people have used spiritual frameworks to ward off negativity and darkness for centuries. Here’s a closer examination, ...
The Spirit of Mae Nak
Narrated by Somchai Kittiwat, Age 35, Bang Phli, ThailandThe night air was unusually heavy, a stillness that even the insects refused to disturb. My wife and I had always heard stories of Mae Nak—the ghost who haunted the shrine in a small village just outside of Bangkok. Her tragic love ...
The Ghost of the Erawan Shrine
Let me share a scary experience I had in Bangkok a few years ago. The city is always lively—full of people, lights, and noise. But hidden in the middle of all that is a place with a dark secret: the The Erawan Shrine, formally the Thao Maha Phrom Shrine is ...
The Weeping Woman of Inle Lake
You know, I’ve lived in Nyaungshwe near Inle Lake all my life. It’s a place full of beauty, but it also has its share of darkness, if you believe the old stories—and trust me, some of them are hard to ignore. This one, though, it’s personal. It’s about my cousin, ...
