Pernicious
It was supposed to be an adventure of a lifetime as three young girls spend the summer in Thailand. But their adventure quickly becomes a nightmare when the trio unleashes the spirit of a murdered child with only one thing on her mind – revenge.
Why it matters
A tropical vacation turns into a supernatural nightmare in this atmospheric, Southeast Asia–set spirit possession tale.
- Blends folk horror with ghost story tropes, tapping into Thailand’s rich spiritual mythology rather than Western clichés.
- Practical effects and unsettling creature design deliver genuine creep factor without leaning on cheap jump scares.
- Perfect for fans of slow-building hauntings that lean into dread over gore — think The Babadook meets regional ghost folklore.
- While the narrative can feel a bit familiar, the setting and cultural specificity elevate the typical vengeful spirit arc.
Director
5 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
100
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
0
Supernatural
60
Creature
0
Disturbing
83
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
0
Survival
66
GhostRevenge
