Reside is a 2018 Thai horror film about chilling and inexplicable events at a house after a mysterious-ritual ceremony has been performed. The events allegedly relate to a haunting-spirit possession that causes house members to commit violence. Also known as The Summoning.
Written and directed by Wisit Sasanatieng (Deep; Senior; The Unseeable). Produced by Sangar Chatchairungruang, Utai Khunmkong and Pronchai Wongsriudomporn.
The Transformation Films production stars Ananda Everingham, Peerapol Kijreunpiromsuk, Teerawat Mulvilai, Jarunun Phantachat, Ploy Sornarin, Natthaweeranuch Thongmee and Tarika Tidatid.
Reviews:
” …there is a feeling of cluelessness pervading through the narrative, like in Scooby-Doo […] Confined space of an old mansion, a bunch of baffled characters on the quest to solve the mystery, lots of running around contrasted with scenes where characters remain still for no reason, the impression of the uncanny is not caused by the supernatural forces but the strange structure of the script. Nevertheless Reside remains great entertainment.” Eastern Kicks
” …Sasanatieng weaves an intriguing story about how death doesn’t always bring closure for the departed. Like we said, Reside is one of the better Thai horror movies we’ve seen in some time, so if your guts are up for it, you won’t regret checking into this residence of mystery and terror.” Movie Exclusive
“Its fragmented narrative delivers the right amount of tension and mystery but is let down by a fairly feeble ending. Reside should also come with a headache-trigger warning, as it substitutes meaningful dialogue with annoying, repetitive name-calling, which just seems like lazy writing.” TNP
Trailer:
Full film – free to watch online on YouTube:
Cast and characters:
Ananda Everingham … Dej
Peerapol Kijreunpiromsuk … Nop
Teerawat Mulvilai … Krit
Jarunun Phantachat … Kruea
Ploy Sornarin … Sroy
Natthaweeranuch Thongmee … Prang
Tarika Tidatid … Madam
Technical details:
1 hour 39 minutes
Aspect ratio: 2.39:1
Original title:
สิงสู่ aka Singsu
