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New movies out this week: Apr 26-May 2

New releases that hit Thai cinemas for your viewing pleasure.

Daewoebi: Gwonryeok-ui Tansaeng (The Devil’s Deal)

Directed by Won-Tae Lee.

Who's in it?

Cho Jin-woong, Mu-Yeol Kim and Lee Sung-min.

What's it about?

Hae-woong an assembly member candidate, is taken out of the running because he became a thorn in the side of a local bigwig, Soon-tae. Hounded by loan sharks, due to defaulting a campaign loan, he decides to get his hands dirty.

Why watch it?

A political thriller with horror undertones. Now, there’s a first!

Detective Conan: Kurogane No Submarine  (Detective Conan The Movie 26: Black Iron Submarine)

Directed by Yuzuru Tachikawa.

Who's in it?

Featuring the voices of Minami Takayama, Wakana Yamazaki, Rikiya Koyama and Megumi Hayashibara.

What's it about?

Engineers from around the world gather at the Interpol marine facility "Pacific Buoy" on Hachijo-jima to witness the launch of a new system that connects all law enforcement camera systems around the world and enables facial recognition worldwide. Conan also heads to the island with an invitation to see the whales and receives a message saying that an Europol agent has been murdered in Germany by Gin.

Why watch it?

The tagline for the film is, "Don't die, Haibara”.

Ride On

Directed by Larry Yang.

Who's in it?

Jackie Chan, Haocun Liu and Kevin Guo.

What’s it about?

A washed-up stuntman and his stunt horse become an overnight social media sensation when their real-life fight with debt collectors goes viral.

Why watch it?

To watch Jackie Chan and the relationship between horse and man.

The Pope's Exorcist

Directed by Julius Avery.

Who's in it?

Russell Crowe, Daniel Zovatto and Alex Essoe.

What's it about?

Follow Gabriele Amorth, the Vatican's leading exorcist, as he investigates the possession of a child and uncovers a conspiracy the Vatican has tried to keep secret.

Why watch it?

The movie is based on the 1990 book “An Exorcist Tells His Story” and the 1992 book “An Exorcist: More Stories” by Father Gabriele Amorth.

Phi Ha Khon He (Ghost News)

Directed by Thirawat Phadungkan.

Who's In It?

Nawasch “Pon” Phupantachsee, Zak Chumpae, Thanadech “Toto” Ophatthanyakorn, Note Chernyim and Mintra Intira.

What's it about?

Misunderstood love causes a woman to drown, which leads to a ghost to seek vengeance, with a modern-day twist. The ghost can sit up. post on social media and gain millions of followers overnight, making it a highly-prized news item for journalists. Rivals news agencies compete to gain scoops.

Why watch it?

It’s a ghost comedy! What’s not to watch?!

My Precious

Directed by Naphat Chitveerapat and Kanittha Kwanyu.

Who's in it?

Korapat Kirdpan, Rachanun Mahawan and Pawat Chittsawangdee.

What's it about?

Tong and his group of friends are in love with the same girl, Lin. Tong is forced to be supervised by another student due to his bad behaviour. And his school life changes learning, playing and finding the first love.

Why watch it?

Adapted from the novel "The Girl We Chased Together in Those Years”.

Money Has Four Legs in House Samyan

Directed by Maung Sun.

Who's in it?

Khin Khin Hsu, Okkar Dat Khe and Ko Thu.

What's it about?

A film director has to overcome the tough realities in order to direct his debut film. 

Why watch it?

The debut film of Maung Sun satirises the life of an artist based on events in Myanmar's modern history.


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