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Horror was hot in Asia two decades ago, and they sure love a good anthology film over there. So a Pan-Asian horror project made perfect sense. The weirdest thing about Three is that Japan wasn't invited to the party, but it gave the less horror-centric countries a fair chance to show their worth. Three respected directors all put in a worthwhile effort, and while none of the shorts is truly extraordinary, they're all very strong, moody, and capable horror films that deliver the goods. If you're looking for two hours of quality horror, go for it.
A rather spicy Thai film that masquerades as a romance but contains some darker and edgier themes. Thai cinema tends to be somewhat prudish, so it's a bit of a surprise that Jan Dara became a success. Or maybe that's exactly why people took notice when this was first released. The presentation is slick, and the yellow-tinted cinematography feels warm and inviting. The performances are solid, and the story contains some interesting twists, but some of the scenes did turn out to be a tad too heavy-handed and cheesy. It was still fun the second time around, just not quite up there with my all-time favorites.Read all
A decent Thai horror film that is doused in local folklore. It was a well-known film back in the day, but for some reason, I never got around to watching it. Seeing this film 25 years later, it's normal that some of the novelty value has dissipated, but it's still a proper horror for fans of Asian horror cinema. Ghosts, local religions, and a little personal drama are the ingredients for this film. The setting is nice, the presentation is solid, and the pacing is good. The film is never all that scary, though, and things could've been a little tenser. Not a bad film, but I'm pretty sure I would've liked it better if I'd seen it back in the day.Read all