Thai director Thanakorn Pongsuwan ('Opapatika', 'Fireball') is hard at work on his 'Fireball' prequel 'Fireball Begins'. However, Pongsuwan also is trying his hand at a new horror intriguingly entitled 'Bangkok Fable'. 24 Frames Per Second managed to score a nice new lengthy plot synopsis for the movie and you can check it out below! 'Anake is the only descendent of the Phram priesthood, an ancient bloodline. He is responsible for keeping the memory of his ancestors and their traditions alive. But he has run away from his duty to live a simple life with his wife and daughter in modern Bangkok. One day, a wealthy man called Rout calls on Anake for help, asking him to break a curse that has returned from the past. The female members of his family have become deformed, their limbs twisting in painful contortions. Even the children are not spared.
- 11/1/2010
- Horror Asylum
Director: Thanakorn Pongsuwan. Review: Adam Wing. You know you’re in for a rough ride when a message flashes up at the start of the movie stating that suicide is a sin and the filmmakers don’t condone it. Then we see a man take his own life in gruesome fashion, there’s a good (?) reason for this but lets make one thing clear, director Thanakorn Pongsuwan likes his action bloody. A man learns a powerful lesson about the price of immortality in Demon Warriors, a new supernatural action thriller from Thailand. The Opapatikas are a special breed of people who have died only to be resurrected and given special powers: they are invincible in combat and gain unique superhuman skills in return for killing themselves. Sounds great on paper, but believe me when I tell you there is a flipside. Detective Techit (Putthipong Sriwat) is a police investigator who...
- 6/28/2010
- 24framespersecond.net
Following our earlier story back in August, we‘ve have a quick update of note for all our UK readers, keen to see Thanakorn Pongsuwan's (Fireball) dark and ever so slightly (ok very) violent Thai supernatural action thriller Opapatika. The UK release date has finally been announced and Opapatika: Demon Warriors is heading for an English subtitled R2 DVD release on February 15th 2010.
- 12/20/2009
- 24framespersecond.net
We tipped it was coming and those of you in the UK had best get ready for some truly bone crunching fight fun. Blending martial arts with Basketball (work with me here people) Thanakorn Pongsuwan’s ('Opapatika') action movie Fireball is a refreshing genre flick that fans of Muay Thai movies and Martial Arts should enjoy if they aren't too sniffy about text book moves. For everyone else who enjoys seeing tough fighters rip bloody hell out of each other, welcome to your new favourite film! Fireball goes on sale January 18th. Synopsis: Tai gets out of jail and discovers that his twin brother, Tan has been in coma for the past year. Tan had entered the world of Fireball, a violent game based on basketball hosted by underground criminal gangs, so as to raise money for Tai's early release. However, he was brutally beaten by another player,...
- 11/26/2009
- 24framespersecond.net
Opapatika (2007) is given a new name and released onto DVD, but that doesn.t help the film make anymore sense. There are some nice and bloody fight scenes but that does not a good movie make. Techit is a detective that seeks out a mysterious man called Sadok. Sadok tells him about an even more mysterious race called the Opapatika, who have supernatural powers. They were once humans but have crossed into a shadow world. Techit wants to join up so Sadok gives him a gun and instructs him to blow out his brains, which he does. Techit then crosses into the world of the Opapatika and now has the ability to read minds. This new sixth...
- 8/10/2009
- by Jeff Swindoll
- Monsters and Critics
DVD Playhouse—August 2009
By
Allen Gardner
Watchmen—Director’S Cut (Warner Bros.) Director Zack Snyder’s film of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ landmark graphic novel is as worthy an adaptation of a great book that has ever been filmed. In an alternative version of the year 1985, Richard Nixon is serving his third term as President and super heroes have been outlawed by a congressional act, in spite of the fact that two of the most high-profile “masks,” Dr. Manhattan (Billy Cruddup) and The Comedian (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) helped the U.S. win the Vietnam War. When The Comedian is found murdered, many former heroes become concerned that a conspiracy is afoot to assassinate retired costumed crime fighters. Former masks Nite Owl (Patrick Wilson), Silk Spectre (Malin Akerman) and still-operating Rorschach (Jackie Earle Haley, in an Oscar-worthy turn) launch an investigation of their own, all while the Pentagon’s “Doomsday...
By
Allen Gardner
Watchmen—Director’S Cut (Warner Bros.) Director Zack Snyder’s film of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ landmark graphic novel is as worthy an adaptation of a great book that has ever been filmed. In an alternative version of the year 1985, Richard Nixon is serving his third term as President and super heroes have been outlawed by a congressional act, in spite of the fact that two of the most high-profile “masks,” Dr. Manhattan (Billy Cruddup) and The Comedian (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) helped the U.S. win the Vietnam War. When The Comedian is found murdered, many former heroes become concerned that a conspiracy is afoot to assassinate retired costumed crime fighters. Former masks Nite Owl (Patrick Wilson), Silk Spectre (Malin Akerman) and still-operating Rorschach (Jackie Earle Haley, in an Oscar-worthy turn) launch an investigation of their own, all while the Pentagon’s “Doomsday...
- 8/10/2009
- by The Hollywood Interview.com
- The Hollywood Interview
Usually Asian cinema just blows the socks off anything America’s Hollywood can put out in terms of high-octane action. You might be tempted to say ‘Sometimes? More like always.’ But with Demon Warriors I present to you the exception to the rule. The supernatural knock ‘em down and shoot ‘em up action scene medley will wow you a few times with some pretty slick stunts, but what’s tying it all together? Even the best John Woo films have a plot to loosely connect the fun instances of well-choreographed violence. Demon Warriors seems to have forgotten about that all-important adhesive instead opting for a loose premise that granted about seven characters really nifty abilities and then just went all out showing off the fancy foot work.
Demon Warriors runs way too thin.
Not to invoke a line that geeks never want to hear again, but Demon Warriors seems to...
Demon Warriors runs way too thin.
Not to invoke a line that geeks never want to hear again, but Demon Warriors seems to...
- 8/4/2009
- by Lex Walker
- JustPressPlay.net
It’s taken two whole years to arrive, but Thanakorn Pongsuwan's (Fireball) uber violent Thai supernatural action thriller Opapatika is finally heading for an English subtitled DVD release. For the U.S it’s been re titled with the suitable (but we guess it could have been a whole lot worse) inaccurate tag of “Demon warriors.” Whilst in the UK they’ve met half way and gone with “Opapatika: Demon Warriors.” The Thai official site for the film has long since gone the way of the Dinosaurs; you can however take a gander at load of clips and pics, on the French site for the flick.
- 5/21/2009
- 24framespersecond.net
It’s taken two whole years to arrive, but Thanakorn Pongsuwan's (Fireball) uber violent Thai supernatural action thriller Opapatika is finally heading for an English subtitled DVD release. For the U.S it’s been re titled with the suitable (but we guess it could have been a whole lot worse) inaccurate tag of “Demon warriors.” Whilst in the UK they’ve met half way and gone with “Opapatika: Demon Warriors.” The Thai official site for the film has long since gone the way of the Dinosaurs; you can however take a gander at load of clips and pics, on the French site for the flick.
- 5/21/2009
- 24framespersecond.net
It’s taken two whole years to arrive, but Thanakorn Pongsuwan's (Fireball) uber violent Thai supernatural action thriller Opapatika is finally heading for an English subtitled DVD release. For the U.S it’s been re titled with the suitable (but we guess it could have been a whole lot worse) inaccurate tag of “Demon warriors.” Whilst in the UK they’ve met half way and gone with “Opapatika: Demon Warriors.” The Thai official site for the film has long since gone the way of the Dinosaurs; you can however take a gander at load of clips and pics, on the French site for the flick.
- 5/21/2009
- 24framespersecond.net
More action, more fights, and by the looks of it more teeth getting knocked out - the first official trailer for Thanakorn Pongsuwan’s (Opapatika) latest fight fest Fireball, has arrived on the pics website. As well as the trail there are all the usual other bits and bobs to (an added plus most of its is also available in English) see. Fireball arrives in Thai Cinemas December 30th. Synopsis: Tai, a young man arrested on a crime charge, is discharged thanks to his twin brother Tan’s dogged help. After being set free, he finds Tan in a coma with severe injuries...
- 11/25/2008
- 24framespersecond.net
More action, more fights, and by the looks of it more teeth getting knocked out - the first official trailer for Thanakorn Pongsuwan’s (Opapatika) latest fight fest Fireball, has arrived on the pics website. As well as the trail there are all the usual other bits and bobs to (an added plus most of its is also available in English) see. Fireball arrives in Thai Cinemas December 30th. Synopsis: Tai, a young man arrested on a crime charge, is discharged thanks to his twin brother Tan’s dogged help. After being set free, he finds Tan in a coma with severe injuries...
- 11/25/2008
- 24framespersecond.net
More action, more fights, and by the looks of it more teeth getting knocked out - the first official trailer for Thanakorn Pongsuwan’s (Opapatika) latest fight fest Fireball, has arrived on the pics website. As well as the trail there are all the usual other bits and bobs to ( an added plus most of its is also available in English see. Fireball arrives in Thai Cinemas December 30th. Synopsis: Tai, a young man arrested on a crime charge, is discharged thanks to his twin brother Tan’s dogged help. After being set free, he finds Tan in a coma with severe injuries...
- 11/25/2008
- 24framespersecond.net
News on Fireball, the latest film by director Thanakorn Pongsuwan (Opapatika) has been floating around for a while now, but we saw this spiffy new poster and thought it worth a mention. An action movie blending martial arts with Basketball, you dont need a degree to work out theres been some influence on Fireballs creation due to the success of Jay Chou's 'Kung Fu Dunk,' but with taglines like "Survival game," "No rules" and "Loose and Die" it looks like this is going to being fighting dirty all the way. Theres no trailer as yet, but to see some raw footage from the pic (takes a while to load) head to the link.
- 11/11/2008
- 24framespersecond.net
News on Fireball, the latest film by director Thanakorn Pongsuwan (Opapatika) has been floating around for a while now, but we saw this spiffy new poster and thought it worth a mention. An action movie blending martial arts with Basketball, you dont need a degree to work out theres been some influence on Fireballs creation due to the success of Jay Chou's 'Kung Fu Dunk,' but with taglines like "Survival game," "No rules" and "Loose and Die" it looks like this is going to being fighting dirty all the way. Theres no trailer as yet, but to see some raw footage from the pic (takes a while to load) head to the link.
- 11/11/2008
- 24framespersecond.net
Ok so not a trailer (I will put one up when there is one), but Grady Hendrix of the Variety Asia Online blog (kaiju Shakedown) posted a link to some footage from the movie.
The premise revolves around a hybrid game Muay Thai and basketball, with as you would expect, no holds barred. Sure there a background story about involving revenge etc., but really this is about people getting hit, hard! Yay!
The film is directed by Thanakorn Pongsuwan (Opapatika) and stars Theeradanai Suwannahom (Ahimsa: Stop to Run)
Fireball (distributor website)
Via: kaiju Shakedown Read More
tags: muay thia, trailer...
The premise revolves around a hybrid game Muay Thai and basketball, with as you would expect, no holds barred. Sure there a background story about involving revenge etc., but really this is about people getting hit, hard! Yay!
The film is directed by Thanakorn Pongsuwan (Opapatika) and stars Theeradanai Suwannahom (Ahimsa: Stop to Run)
Fireball (distributor website)
Via: kaiju Shakedown Read More
tags: muay thia, trailer...
- 9/22/2008
- by Leigh
- Latemag.com/film
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