10 More Thai Horror Movies to Terrify You – Ranked

Welcome to Ranking Horror. We rounded out last week by looking at 10 Terrifying Thai Horror Movies and, today, we are opening up the week continuing that theme. We are taking a look at 10 More Thai Horror Movies to Terrify You.

As I mentioned in my previous article, Thailand is, often, a little bit forgotten when it comes to discussions about South East Asian horror. The sheer volume of movies from South Korea and Japan leaves it as a bit of an afterthought. We think this is a real shame as Thailand has produced some of the greatest horror movies of all time.

With that being said, this list will not be able to keep up with the sheer quality of the movies in our previous Thai horror list. So, instead, I am going to offer up a few movies that you might have missed as well as a few new releases. Some of these more recent movies look very interesting and I can’t wait for them to make their way to streaming services in the West. Without further ado, let’s take a look at 10 More Thai Horror Movies to Terrify You.

10. Body (2007) – Nightmares Made Flesh

Why it Ranked: Body was director Paween Purijitpanya’s debut feature film. He quickly followed this up by directing segments in horror anthology movies Phobia and Phobia 2. Eventually making a return to the horror industry in 2021 with a movie coming up on this list in just a second. The premise, here, is absolutely fascinating. The problem is however, the story is chock full of exposition as it tries to clear up a plot that, frankly, doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. That CGI, as well. Awful!

Synopsis: A young man experiences recurring nightmares of a girl being murdered in 2007’s Body, also known as Body 19. The dreams begin to impact him so much that he seeks help from a psychiatrist. Together, the pair begin a journey to get to the bottom of what is causing the horrifying visions. This movie came during the 2000’s Asian horror boom period but never gained a whole lot of traction.

Where to Watch: Netflix

9. Art of the Devil 3 (2008) – Origins of Black Magic

Why it Ranked: We talked about the second entry into Putipong Saisikaew’s Art of the Devil series in our last list. Today we are going to be looking at another two movies from that world. One of which being this title, Art of the Devil 3 (Long khong 3). Interestingly, Art of the Devil 3 acts as a prequel to the second movie. It’s more of the same when it comes to this series. Lots and lots of violence; some of it quite creative and some of it ludicrously silly. Still, a good watch if you enjoyed the first two films.

Synopsis: The story goes into the origins of the antagonist, Panor, from the second film. Examining how she gained her black magic powers.

Where to Watch: Rare Horror Imports

8. Tomb Watcher (2025) – Love Beyond the Grave

Why it Ranked: It seems as though Tomb Watcher is using horror as a vehicle for a drama movie centred on themes of guilt and confronting the past. It certainly sounds interesting and looks to be very well produced. It has had a bit of a lukewarm reception, however. I expect it to make its way over to the west shortly as we eat up these type of drama heavy horror movies.

Synopsis: A wealthy widower jumps on the chance to start a new life with his lover after his wife passes away. The pair move into a stunning seaside villa only to discover that the corpse of his late wife is, somehow, inside of a glass cabinet in the house. Setting off a chain of events that threaten to ruin the couple’s new found happiness.

Where to Watch: Coming Soon

7. Graveyard Horror (2025) – Four Tales from the Crypt

Why it Ranked: Graveyard Horror, or Four Graveyards, is an anthology horror movie with four stories each centred on cemeteries. The stories share no real connections outside of theme but that seems to be the most common way of making Anthology horror. I can only think of a few, off the top of my head, that share connections like a place or characters. Southbound and Trick ‘r Treat being two of them. I am a big fan of anthology horror so this should be interesting.

Synopsis: As you can probably imagine, each story explores topics related to death and the afterlife. One story seems to be a monkey’s paw tale akin to Pet Sematary as a man resurrects his deceased wife. Another sees a caretaker experiencing supernatural events in the cemetery where he works. Jinns make an appearance in another story and a group of friends try to rescue their friend from a cemetery after assuming she was deceased.

Where to Watch: Coming Soon

6. Panor (2025) – The Art of the Devil Begins

Why it Ranked: Amazingly, director Putipong Saisikaew is back with another entry into the Art of the Devil series. Panor, otherwise known as Art of the Devil: Beginning, has just released which is pretty crazy when you consider the fact that the last entry came out 17 years ago. They have done a pretty good job of casting a new actor for Panor that actually looks very similar to her original actor, Napakpapha Nakprasitte. Again, this is more of the same with regards to a ton of violence and lots of gore. It clocks in at a tough 2 hours plus which might be a bit much for this type of film.

Synopsis: This time we are going way back to before the timeline of the first three Art of the Devil films. Once again, we are exploring more of the origin story of Panor and her descent into black magic.

Where to Watch: Coming Soon

5. Ghost Lab (2021) – Capturing the Afterlife

Why it Ranked: Ghost Lab has an utterly compelling premise. I was drawn in, hook line and sinker as soon as I read it. It does do a pretty good job of delivering on the goods, at least for the first half of the movie. Building on its interesting plot fairly well. Unfortunately, things begin to slip in a big way after a certain scene and Ghost Lab turns into a rather dull, rather formulaic, horror movie with little to offer. A real shame as there was a ton of promise, here.

Synopsis: Paween Purijitpanya is back in the Netflix produced 2021 horror movie Ghost Lab. The story follows a pair of doctors, one a firm believer in spirits and the other a man of science. After witnessing a paranormal phenomena at the hospital where they work, the pair become obsessed with proving that the afterlife exists, believing that they can become the first people in history to capture real evidence of ghosts.

Where to Watch: Netflix

4. Halabala (2025) – Forest of Secrets

Why it Ranked: Halabala is about to make its way around the world after being picked up for distribution in a bunch of countries. It combines thriller elements with some serious psychological horror and tension. All placed against a backdrop of ancient folklore. Watching the trailer for this one, it looks as though there are going to be some very visceral moments. I can’t wait for Halabala to be more widely available.

Synopsis: Halabala follows the story of a ruthless detective who is tasked with hunting down an escaped prisoner. The search leads him, and his colleagues, into a forest that just so happens to be hiding a dark secret. Directed by Eakasit Thairaat, who you may know as the writer of 13: Game of Death, one of my favourite Thai horror films. This is another movie that puts a horror twist on Thai folklore.

Where to Watch: Coming Soon

3. The Promise (2017) – A Ghost from the Crisis

Why it Ranked: The Promise is a fairly standard, vengeful spirit horror movie that is set against the very real backdrop of the 1997 Asian financial crisis. Helping to elevate it from generic ghost story to quite a heavy drama. It’s pretty interesting stuff but don’t expect anything revolutionary. This is your typical ghost story, at the end of the day, but there is enough tension and atmosphere to keep this interesting and keep you unsettled.

Synopsis: The director of the fantastic Laddaland, Sophon Sakdaphisit, is back with The Promise (Puen Tee Raluek) from 2017. The story follows a pair of best friends from affluent families who, after the Asian financial crisis of 1997 leaves their lives in turmoil, make a pact to take their own lives. Despite the promise, only one of the girls dies. Leaving her friend to return 15 years later to take revenge.

Where to Watch: Netflix

2. Home for Rent (2023) – A Cult in the Condo

Why it Ranked: Home For Rent is a standard crazy cult themed horror movie that does things just different enough to separate itself from the pack. The story, here, is told from three different perspectives that we see one after another. It’s a pretty entertaining way of doing things and makes the 2 hour plus runtime feel far less imposing than it actually is. Apparently this movie was inspired by a true story. I don’t see much here to support that but some people really enjoy horror with real life inspiration.

Synopsis: We have more from Laddaland, and The Promise, director Sophon Sakdaphisit next with 2023’s Home For Rent (Ban Chao Buchayan). The story follows a couple who move into a condo and rent out their house to new tenants. After a while, the couple begin experiencing problems when the man starts acting strangely and sports a strange tattoo. Indicating that he may have fallen into something rather sinister.

Where to Watch: Netflix

1. The Medium (2021) – Shamanic Nightmare

Why it Ranked: The mockumentary presentation and the lesser seen location of an indigenous village separate The Medium from other, similar, possession horror movies. Making it feel quite unique. The cinematography is absolutely gorgeous, as well, for a found footage horror movie. It wavers a little, here and there, and a few of the scenes are definitely going to upset some viewers but The Medium is, for the most part, an engaging watch.

Synopsis: Shutter director Banjong Pisanthanakun is back with The Medium from 2021. This movie is quite rare in that it is a found footage horror from Thailand. I really haven’t seen too many of those. The story follows a documentary crew who head out to a remote, indigenous region of Thailand to cover the day to day life of a Shamanic healer who claims to be possessed by a god but could it be something much more sinister?

Where to Watch: Shudder, AMC+

More Thai Scares Await

That brings our latest journey into Thai horror to a close. From the high-budget scares of The Medium to the visceral, folk horror of Halabala, it’s clear that Thailand’s horror scene is as vibrant and terrifying as ever. Hopefully, these 10 more Thai horror movies have given you plenty of new nightmares to look forward to.

We are constantly exploring Asian horror, so make sure to check back for more lists. If you enjoyed this, why not take a look at some more of our Asian horror rankings? I’ll be back soon with more lists. Stay spooky.

🇹🇭 Quick Picks: Thai Horror Essentials

• 🏆 The Must-Watch: The Medium (2021)
• 🏠 The Cult Classic: Home for Rent (2023)
• 🤝 The Tragic Tale: The Promise (2017)
• 🔬 The Sci-Fi Twist: Ghost Lab (2021)
• 🔪 The Gore Fest: Art of the Devil 3 (2008)