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14-05-2025
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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. More from Variety International Emmy Winner Aokbab Chutimon to Star in Thai Horror 'Fortune Seekers' as Night Edge Pictures Debuts Sales in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE) 'White Lotus' Star Dom Hetrakul Boards Cannes Market-Bound Thai Crime-Horror 'Debt Sentence' (EXCLUSIVE) Korean Drama 'Family Secrets' Inspired by Ferry Disaster Acquired by EST N8 at Hong Kong FilMart (EXCLUSIVE) 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.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
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10-05-2025
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‘White Lotus' Star Dom Hetrakul Boards Cannes Market-Bound Thai Crime-Horror ‘Debt Sentence' (EXCLUSIVE)
'The White Lotus' breakout Dom Hetrakul has signed on to star in 'Debt Sentence,' a buzzy Thai crime-horror film headed to the Cannes Film Market. The project marks the feature directorial debut of Warun Siriprachai and is based on the viral short film 'How to Run Away From Your Debt,' which racked up multi-million views online. More from Variety Lisa Would Love to Collaborate With Labubu and Confirms Blackpink Is Releasing a New Album : 'It's Coming Soon, I Promise' Walton Goggins Interview Shut Down Over Aimee Lou Wood Questions Because 'There's No Conversation to Be Had About That': 'What the F--!' 'SNL' Star Bowen Yang Calls Aimee Lou Wood's Backlash to 'White Lotus' Spoof 'Completely Valid': 'Parody Can Go Too Far Sometimes' The film centers around Suchart, played by Yasaka Chaisorn ('Death Whisperer 2,' 'Halabala') a man whose wife, played by Sawanee Utoomma ('The Medium,' 'The Creator') and child were murdered in their apartment. Suchart, the suspected perpetrator of the crimes, is determined to prove his innocence and find the culprit of the crime, played by Hetrakul. Hetrakul, who previously appeared in 'The Man with the Iron Fists 2,' gained significant visibility from HBO's 'The White Lotus' Season 3, which shattered the series' viewership records with its finale drawing 6.2 million viewers. Bangkok-based Night Edge Pictures is backing the project alongside production studio Wilan Prumpara and producer Panida Ngamsompong ('Homestay,' 'Friendzone'). Night Edge has an established track record in Thailand with successful theatrical releases including 'Talk to Me,' 'Late Night With the Devil,' and 'Terrifier 3,' as well as this year's Neon releases 'Together' and 'We Bury the Dead.' 'We are excited to have this film in our roster of Thai films as we bring to the global stage more exciting Southeast Asian stories that challenge the norm and break the mold,' said Hans Audric Estialbo, CEO of Night Edge Pictures. 'Dom, Yasaka and Sawanee are amazing global Thai talents and their passion to bring independent films to an international stage is unmatched.' 'Debt Sentence' is currently in production with a targeted release in the second quarter of 2026. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
