Ghost of Mae Nak (2005) movie poster

Ghost of Mae Nak

นาค รักแท้ วิญญาณ ความตาย

2005 ·1h 41m · ★ 5.2 (37)

Mak and Nak are a young couple who have just moved into their first home as a married couple. But the house they own has a history much older than them and spirits who won't rest until they get what they want. And this time, love won't conquer all!

Why it matters

A chilling dive into Thai ghost folklore that blends tragic romance with unsettling hauntings, Ghost of Mae Nak delivers a slow-burn supernatural tale rooted in cultural myth.

  • Anchored by a haunting performance that brings Mae Nak’s tragic love story to life with eerie sincerity.
  • Practical effects and atmospheric set design evoke an authentic Thai haunted house vibe rarely seen outside regional horror circuits.
  • For fans of folklore-based horror and tales where love turns from salvation to curse, bridging romantic drama and spectral terror.
  • Its deliberate pacing and emotional core reward patience, even if the scares lean more on mood than jump shocks.

Horror DNA

⚠ Limited data — scores are approximate
Gore
0
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
40
Creature
0
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
0
Survival
17
Ghost

TMDB Keywords

thai legend

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