Shutter (2004/II)

Directors:

Banjong Pisanthanakun
Parkpoom Wongpoom

Writers:

Banjong Pisanthanakun (writer)
Sopon Sukdapisit (writer)

Release Date:

9 September 2004 (Thailand)

Genre:

Fantasy | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

Tagline:

The most terrifying images are the ones that are real.

Plot:

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.

Plot Keywords:

Photograph | Photographer | Shadow | Ghost | College

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination

Cast

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
Abhijati 'Meuk' Jusakul	...	Magazine Editor (as Abhijati Jusakul)
Binn Kitchacho	...	Asst. Magazine Editor
Panitan Mavichak	...	Nuch
Samruay Jaratjaroonpong	...	Man 1
Jitlada Korsangwichai	...	Nurse 1
Duangporn Sontikhan	...	Nurse 2
Panu Puntoomsinchal	...	Groom

Also Known As:

Shutter: The Original (USA) (DVD title)
Shutter: They Are Around Us (USA) (DVD title)

Runtime:

97 min | Hong Kong:93 min (DVD version)

Country:

Thailand

Language:

Thai

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby | Dolby Digital

Certification:

Malaysia:18SG | USA:Not Rated | Singapore:PG (re-rating) | Brazil:14 | Netherlands:16 | Argentina:16 | UK:15 | South Korea:15 | Japan:PG-12 | Finland:K-15 | Australia:MA | Philippines:R-13 | Singapore:NC-16

Filming Locations:

Bangkok, Thailand

Company:

GMM Pictures Co.

Trivia:

In the scene where 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 surveilance 24 hours a day for paranormal activity.

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.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in See prang (2008)

Soundtrack:

Win-Yan-Nai-Parp-Tai

Big Treat for Adrenalin Junkie . .

Shutter starts with using the ghost appearance phenomena on photograph as the main theme, but as far as the movie goes, it reveals the plot regarding to long-lost love and bitter past life of the main character. i didn't expect too much from Shutter cause i thought it'd be another regular horror movie. (and it's from Thailand, which has produced some bad quality movie of this genre) At the end, i liked it. OK, it contains Asian-horror cliché, but the plot, the story and the puzzle are well-connected. not to mentioned the shocking sound effects and the superb conclusion. it's a big treat for Asian horror fans. very recommended (8/10)