14-05-2025
Thai Horror ‘Delivery Man' Stalks Cannes Market With First Looks (EXCLUSIVE)
Night Edge Pictures and Thai-U.S. sales outfit EST N8 have unveiled the first looks at horror-thriller 'Delivery Man,' starring Bhumibhat 'Aim' Thavornsiri, Plearnpichaya 'Junéi' Komalarajun and Ananda Everingham, to buyers at the Cannes Film Market.
The Bangkok-based Night Edge Pictures production follows a socially awkward, tech-savvy food delivery worker who develops a dangerous obsession with a female customer on his delivery route.
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Thavornsiri, who recently swept Thai awards season with his performance in 'In Youth We Trust' and has appeared in Netflix's 'Hunger' and 'Doi Boy,' takes the lead role of Guy. Komalarajun, known for 'OMG! Oh My Girl' and 'Love Stuck,' portrays Sai, an architect who becomes Guy's target in what the filmmakers describe as her most intense role to date.
Veteran actor Everingham, known for the 'Khun Pan' trilogy and horror classic 'Shutter,' rounds out the main cast.
The film is written and directed by Ornusa Donsawai and Pun Homchuen, with acclaimed filmmaker Kongkiat Komesiri co-writing. According to producers, the thriller aims to blend Korean cinema's suspenseful pacing with Thailand's signature storytelling approach while exploring the dark underbelly of stalker culture.
'Aim, Junéi and Ananda, who all will portray never-before-seen horror roles in their careers, are simply unmissable,' said Hans Audric Estialbo, CEO of Night Edge Pictures, which has previously distributed horror hits including 'Terrifier 3' and 'Talk to Me' in Thailand.
The project recently added backing from Thai production company Benetone Films and Malaysian entertainment giant Astro Shaw.
'This is the kind of horror story that could happen to anybody and it's something that moviegoers of today will find eerie and frightening,' said Rachvin and Kulthep Narula, CEO and COO of Benetone Films.
Raja Jastina Raja Arshad, head of Astro Shaw, added: 'Astro Shaw is proud to be part of this new wave of storytelling, and we believe these stories will resonate with audiences everywhere, shining a spotlight on the unique strength of Southeast Asian horror.'
'Delivery Man' is currently in production with a targeted release in early 2026.
Kris Eiamsakulrat, co-founder of EST N8, which represents the film for worldwide sales, said: 'At EST N8, we champion stories that reveal the raw truth and reality of modern life across Asia. 'Delivery Man' is a gripping portrait of obsession and isolation that's rooted deeply in Thailand's youth culture today, yet with a strikingly universal message. We're proud to partner with creators who push boundaries and bring Southeast Asia's most daring and resonant stories to global audiences.'
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