TOMB WATCHER (สุสานคนเป็น) (2025)

Genre: Horror/Thriller
Director: Vatanyu Ingkavivat
Cast: Woranuch Bhirombhakdi, Thanavate Siriwattanagul, Arachaporn Pokinpakorn
Runtime: 1 hr 32 mins
Rating: M18 (Sexual Scenes)
Released By: Clover Films
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Opening Day: 29 May 2025

Synopsis: Rossukhon moves into a luxurious villa with her boyfriend Chev, hoping to start a new chapter in their lives. But her dream turns into a nightmare when she discovers the preserved body of Chev’s late wife displayed in a glass coffin… Rossukhon begins to suspect that the past isn’t resting in peace.

Movie Review:

Hell hath no fury like a woman betrayed — and this Thai horror film turns that fury into a chilling cautionary tale. Any man toying with the idea of infidelity may want to think twice, and homewreckers won't be spared either. The film's vengeful spirit isn't just angry — she's dead, beautiful, and encased in a glass coffin crafted by the very man who wronged her. But rest in peace? Not a chance. This haunting tale proves that some betrayals echo far beyond the grave.

We know what you're thinking — why would anyone keep a corpse in a grand villa tucked away in a seemingly peaceful, remote wilderness? Well, let’s just say Chev, the male protagonist, isn’t as straightforward as he seems. Played by Thanavate Siriwattanagul, Chev appears at first to be a grieving husband mourning the death of his beloved wife, Lunthom (Woranuch Bhirombhakdi). His sorrow feels genuine — until the film begins to peel back the layers, revealing far more sinister secrets over the course of its 92-minute runtime.

Enter Rossukhon (Arachaporn Pokinpakorn), who can hardly be blamed for falling for the charming and mysterious Chev. But her visit to the villa, shortly after Lunthom’s death, raises questions. And as Rossukhon starts experiencing eerie supernatural disturbances — complete with jarring jump scares and gruesome visuals — it becomes clear that this is no ordinary love triangle.

That’s about all director Vatanyu Ingkavivat delivers in this horror tale, though we had hoped for deeper development of the characters’ backstories. Chev and Rossukhon aren’t exactly the most sympathetic figures, which makes it hard to fault Lunthom for unleashing her wrath in the most terrifying ways imaginable. The plot is laid out fairly early on, leaving viewers to simply brace for the next scare — and for the more faint-hearted, to gasp as Lunthom makes her spine-chilling appearances in the most unexpected moments.

Fortunately, the film maintains a brisk pace and avoids getting bogged down by dull moments. The scares are executed with precision, delivering genuine jolts of horror. In one particularly harrowing scene, Rossukhon is violently dragged down a long flight of stairs — the sheer brutality makes you wince with imagined pain. In another, she descends into hysteria after a relentless barrage of supernatural encounters. One especially shocking moment earned the film its M18 (Sexual Scenes) rating, adding to the unsettling atmosphere.

The three lead actors deliver commendable performances in their respective roles. Siriwattanagul plays the manipulative Chev with just the right amount of smugness — he’s the kind of character you love to hate. That said, his climactic possession scene by Lunthom borders on unintentionally comedic. Pokinpakorn brings her alluring screen presence to the role of Rossukhon, following her bold turn in the TV series Dr Climax, where she played a woman defying social norms. Bhirombhakdi takes on the role of Lunthom, the tragic woman who falls for the wrong man and is condemned to an afterlife steeped in pain and vengeance. For most of the film, she appears in ghostly form, her emotions buried beneath layers of chilling, gory makeup — leaving the audience to imagine the torment behind her terrifying stare.

Movie Rating:

(With its well-executed scares, this Thai horror proves that nothing is more terrifying than a woman scorned)

Review by John Li