#SHOWBIZ: Carina Lau remake? Khadam's Hong Kong title triggers social media buzz
HONG KONG: Malaysian horror film ‘Khadam’ is making waves in Hong Kong ahead of its cinema release on Oct 8, with much of the excitement surrounding its localised Chinese title, ‘Lau Ga Ling’.
A Malaysian horror film, Khadam, is creating a stir in Hong Kong ahead of its October 8 cinema release, thanks to its locally adapted Chinese title, Lau Ga Ling. This title echoes the Cantonese name of renowned Hong Kong actress Carina Lau, prompting enthusiastic chatter on social media and online platforms. Film enthusiasts are praising the distributor for their clever translation, with some even speculating that Carina Lau might be making a surprise return to horror cinema, starring in a Hong Kong remake of the film.
The buzz has led to some fans tagging the actress online, requesting her participation in the Hong Kong premiere. Director Shamyl Othman's Khadam has already toured Southeast Asian cinemas since its debut in Malaysia and Brunei on June 11. It has since screened in Cambodia, Singapore, and Indonesia, and is set to premiere in Hong Kong next month.
Starring Indonesian actress Aghniny Haque in her Malaysian debut, alongside actors Datuk Remy Ishak, Siti Khadijah Halim, Zarra Zhaff, and Karl El, the film delves into a 1950s psychological thriller about a mother inheriting a demonic entity known as a saka. Written by Fariza Azlina Isahak and produced by Redfilms and Komet Productions, Khadam has been a massive hit in Malaysia, topping the box office with RM1.2 million on its opening weekend and surpassing RM5 million by early July.
Its psychological complexity, cultural themes, and Aghniny Haque's standout, dialogue-free performance have contributed to its growing popularity across Asian cinemas.
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