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| director = Sophon Sakdaphisit |
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| producer = Jira Maligool<br/>Chenchonnee Soonthornsarakul<br/>Suvimon Techasupinum<br/>Vanridee Pongsittisak |
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| writer = Sopana Chaowwiwatkul<br/>Sophon Sakdaphisit |
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| music = Hualampong Riddim<br/>Vichaya Vatanasapt |
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| cinematography = Kittiwat Semarat |
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'''''Laddaland''''' ({{lang-th|ลัดดาแลนด์}}) is a 2011 Thai horror film directed by [[Sopon Sukdapisit]]. |
'''''Laddaland''''' ({{lang-th|ลัดดาแลนด์}}) is a 2011 Thai horror film directed and co-written by [[Sopon Sukdapisit]]. The film is based on a story about a family who moves into a new house where they gradually begin to encounter paranormal events. The film was very successful in Thailand where it was the number one film in the country on it's opening week. The film later had it's international premiere at the 17th [[Busan International Film Festival]]. |
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==Plot== |
==Plot== |
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Based on strange events believed by many locals to have taken place in Chiang Mai late last century, the story opens with 40-ish marketing man Thee (Saharath Sangkapreecha) moving loyal wife Parn (Piyathida Woramusik), rebellious teenage daughter Nan (Suthatta Udomsilp) and lively young son Nat (Apipich Chutiwatkajornchai) from Bangkok to Laddaland, an upmarket housing estate in a previously grungy part of Chiang Mai. |
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Based on strange events believed by many locals to have taken place in [[Chiang Mai]] late last century, the story opens with 40-ish marketer named Thee (Saharath Sangkapreecha), his wife Parn (Piyathida Woramusik), his rebellious teenage daughter Nan (Suthatta Udomsilp) and lively young son Nat (Apipich Chutiwatkajornchai) moving from [[Bangkok]] to Laddaland, an upmarket housing estate. Convinced his new job with a company that sells dietary supplements is the answer to all his troubles, Thee ignores Parn's legitimate concern over hefty mortgage payments; he also believes the move will lift Nan's deep-seated resentment of him and his wife, who left the girl with her grandmother for much of her childhood. Following the grisly murder of a Burmese housemaid and Thee's unpleasant encounter with wife-beating next-door neighbour Somkiat (Sahajak Boonthanakit), ghosts start appearing before Nan, who is unable to convince her parents that she's making up these supernatural incidents. Thee mistakenly shoots Nan, and believing she has her, shoot himself. Parn and Nan leave the Laddaland following this incident. |
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==Release== |
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''Laddaland'' was released in Thailand on April 28, 2011.<ref name="fba-review">{{cite web|url=http://www.filmbiz.asia/reviews/laddaland|work=Film Business Asia|title=Laddaland|accessdate=January 8, 2012|author=Elley, Derek|date=October 26, 2011}}</ref> The film received an international premiere at the 17th [[Busan International Film Festival]] on October 11, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.biff.kr/eng/html/program/prog_view.asp?idx=16011&c_idx=26&sp_idx=&QueryStep=2|work=[[Busan International Film Festival]]|accessdate=January 8, 2012|title=Laddaland}}</ref> |
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''Laddaland'' was a big hit in Thailand where it premiered at number one in it's first week, beating out the American film ''[[Thor (film)|Thor]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/thailand/?yr=2011&wk=17&p=.htm|work=[[Box Office Mojo]]|accessdate=January 8, 2012|title=Thailand Box Office}}</ref> The film was shown for six weeks in Thailand where it grossed a total of $3,877,740.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/intl/?id=_fLADDALAND01&country=TH&wk=2011W17&id=_fLADDALAND01&p=.htm|work=Box Office Mojo|accessdate=January 8, 2012|title=Ladda Land}}</ref> The ''[[Hollywood Reporter]]'' suggested in their review that the film was such a big hit in Thailand due to circumstances in the film being based onan actual condo development in Changmai that is rumoured to be haunted.<ref name="thr" /> |
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==Reception== |
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Convinced his new job with a self-hyped company that sells dietary supplements is the answer to all his troubles, Thee is deaf to Parn's legitimate concern over hefty mortgage payments; he also believes the move will lift Nan's deep-seated resentment of him and his wife, who left the girl with her grandmother for much of her childhood. |
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''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' gave the ''Laddaland'' as positive review referring to it as "tasty T-horror" and that it was a "well-made chiller is ideal for fest sidebars, and should reap strong worldwide ancillary."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117946501/|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=January 8, 2012|title=Laddaland|date=November 2, 2011|author=Kuipers, Richard}}</ref> The ''[[Hollywood Reporter]]'' gave a positive review, refering to the film as "sleekly designed" but that "some of the CGI are rough round the edges". The reviewer felt that ''Laddaland'' was also inferior compared to the Thai horror films ''[[Shutter (2004 film)|Shutter]]'' (2004) and ''[[Alone (2007 film)|Alone]]'' (2007).<ref name="thr">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/laddaland-film-review-271125|work=[[Hollywood Reporter]]|accessdate=January 8, 2012|author=Lee, Maggie|title=Laddaland: Film Review|date=December 7, 2011}}</ref> Film Business Asia echoed the ''Hollywood Reporter'''s sentiments gave the film the a 6 out of 10 rating, and stating that it was a "Technically effective horror movie" but one that "leaves the audience short-changed on a story level."<ref name="fba-review" /> |
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==Notes== |
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With absorbing domestic drama supplying the tale's emotional backbone, Sakdaphisit ramps things up with signs that all's far from well in the apparently ideal community. Following the grisly murder of a Burmese housemaid and Thee's unpleasant encounter with wife-beating next-door neighbor Somkiat (Sahajak Boonthanakit), ghosts start circling Nan, who is unable to convince mom and dad she's not making it all up. Thee mistakenly shoot Nan, thinks he killed her, he shoot himself. Parn and Nan leave the land. |
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Revision as of 05:47, 8 January 2012
| Laddaland | |
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 Thai film poster | |
| Directed by | Sophon Sakdaphisit |
| Written by | Sopana Chaowwiwatkul Sophon Sakdaphisit |
| Produced by | Jira Maligool Chenchonnee Soonthornsarakul Suvimon Techasupinum Vanridee Pongsittisak |
| Starring | Saharat Sangkapricha Piyathida Woramusik Athipich Chutiwatkajornchai Suttata Udomsilp |
| Cinematography | Kittiwat Semarat |
| Edited by | Thammarat Sumethsupachok |
| Music by | Hualampong Riddim Vichaya Vatanasapt |
Production company | Jorkwang Films |
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Running time | 116 minutes |
| Country | Template:Film Thailand |
| Language | Thai |
Laddaland (Template:Lang-th) is a 2011 Thai horror film directed and co-written by Sopon Sukdapisit. The film is based on a story about a family who moves into a new house where they gradually begin to encounter paranormal events. The film was very successful in Thailand where it was the number one film in the country on it's opening week. The film later had it's international premiere at the 17th Busan International Film Festival.
Plot
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Based on strange events believed by many locals to have taken place in Chiang Mai late last century, the story opens with 40-ish marketer named Thee (Saharath Sangkapreecha), his wife Parn (Piyathida Woramusik), his rebellious teenage daughter Nan (Suthatta Udomsilp) and lively young son Nat (Apipich Chutiwatkajornchai) moving from Bangkok to Laddaland, an upmarket housing estate. Convinced his new job with a company that sells dietary supplements is the answer to all his troubles, Thee ignores Parn's legitimate concern over hefty mortgage payments; he also believes the move will lift Nan's deep-seated resentment of him and his wife, who left the girl with her grandmother for much of her childhood. Following the grisly murder of a Burmese housemaid and Thee's unpleasant encounter with wife-beating next-door neighbour Somkiat (Sahajak Boonthanakit), ghosts start appearing before Nan, who is unable to convince her parents that she's making up these supernatural incidents. Thee mistakenly shoots Nan, and believing she has her, shoot himself. Parn and Nan leave the Laddaland following this incident.
Release
Laddaland was released in Thailand on April 28, 2011.[1] The film received an international premiere at the 17th Busan International Film Festival on October 11, 2011.[2]
Laddaland was a big hit in Thailand where it premiered at number one in it's first week, beating out the American film Thor.[3] The film was shown for six weeks in Thailand where it grossed a total of $3,877,740.[4] The Hollywood Reporter suggested in their review that the film was such a big hit in Thailand due to circumstances in the film being based onan actual condo development in Changmai that is rumoured to be haunted.[5]
Reception
Variety gave the Laddaland as positive review referring to it as "tasty T-horror" and that it was a "well-made chiller is ideal for fest sidebars, and should reap strong worldwide ancillary."[6] The Hollywood Reporter gave a positive review, refering to the film as "sleekly designed" but that "some of the CGI are rough round the edges". The reviewer felt that Laddaland was also inferior compared to the Thai horror films Shutter (2004) and Alone (2007).[5] Film Business Asia echoed the Hollywood Reporter's sentiments gave the film the a 6 out of 10 rating, and stating that it was a "Technically effective horror movie" but one that "leaves the audience short-changed on a story level."[1]
Notes
- ^ a b Elley, Derek (October 26, 2011). "Laddaland". Film Business Asia. Retrieved January 8, 2012.
- ^ "Laddaland". Busan International Film Festival. Retrieved January 8, 2012.
- ^ "Thailand Box Office". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved January 8, 2012.
- ^ "Ladda Land". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved January 8, 2012.
- ^ a b Lee, Maggie (December 7, 2011). "Laddaland: Film Review". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 8, 2012.
- ^ Kuipers, Richard (November 2, 2011). "Laddaland". Variety. Retrieved January 8, 2012.