For everyone who is interested with Thai art and culture, period drama mystery “The Haunted Drum” is probably worth to be one of the recommendation films. It’s about a traditional Thai drum instrumental that wrapped by a romance mystery theme which included ancient curses and killer drums made from human skin in the story. Region 1 DVD is scheduled to release on this November 25 by Tai Seng entertainment. And below is the complete synopsis for the film.
In the year 1821, King Badin and professor Sau were obsessed with making the superb traditional Mohn hill-tribe drum. The story circled for a while that during the making of the drum the band broke up and King Badin’s child, Tip died of a strange illness. In time their story was forgotten. 60 years later, teacher Duang inherited the drum from King Badin. Many revered this drum as an instrument with a spirit that protects the musicians. If any musician pledge their allegiance to the spirit of the drum, they must honor their pledge or suffer ill fate. Ping, a young orphan was determine to study traditional art. He resigned from his government job and went to ask teacher Duang to accept him as her disciple. He was so eager to learn that he secretly practiced during the night. One night he met a young girl name Tip. She saw his determination and she started to teach him. They grew close and fall in love. Deputy Chief of the town wanted the drum for himself and sent some people to confiscate it. Duang fought them off but have to agree on drumming contest. She entered Ping and he won. But the Deputy Chief would not give up the drum so he tried to take it by force. That was a big mistake. Ping found out later that the drums are made out of Tip’s skin.
Have to say that this one is more to a love romantic movie than a horror one like what the title or its poster had hinted.
So, if you really prefer to the culture entries and the oldies love story, it still has something to look for.
DVD Specifications:
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: Chinese, English
Subtitles: Chinese, English
Number of discs: 1
Run Time: 90 minutes
Studio: Tai Seng
DVD Release Date: November 25, 2008 (Save your copy)
In the year 1821, King Badin and professor Sau were obsessed with making the superb traditional Mohn hill-tribe drum. The story circled for a while that during the making of the drum the band broke up and King Badin’s child, Tip died of a strange illness. In time their story was forgotten. 60 years later, teacher Duang inherited the drum from King Badin. Many revered this drum as an instrument with a spirit that protects the musicians. If any musician pledge their allegiance to the spirit of the drum, they must honor their pledge or suffer ill fate. Ping, a young orphan was determine to study traditional art. He resigned from his government job and went to ask teacher Duang to accept him as her disciple. He was so eager to learn that he secretly practiced during the night. One night he met a young girl name Tip. She saw his determination and she started to teach him. They grew close and fall in love. Deputy Chief of the town wanted the drum for himself and sent some people to confiscate it. Duang fought them off but have to agree on drumming contest. She entered Ping and he won. But the Deputy Chief would not give up the drum so he tried to take it by force. That was a big mistake. Ping found out later that the drums are made out of Tip’s skin.
Have to say that this one is more to a love romantic movie than a horror one like what the title or its poster had hinted.
So, if you really prefer to the culture entries and the oldies love story, it still has something to look for.
DVD Specifications:
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: Chinese, English
Subtitles: Chinese, English
Number of discs: 1
Run Time: 90 minutes
Studio: Tai Seng
DVD Release Date: November 25, 2008 (Save your copy)
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