{
  "id": 18619738,
  "title": "Thailand’s second-highest-grossing film of 2026 arrives in Malaysia: ‘The Confessions of a Shaman’ asks who the real monsters are",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/thailands-second-highest-grossing-film-of-2026-arrives-in-malaysia",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T01:51:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/11/07/thailands-second-highest-grossing-film-of-2026-arrives-in-malaysia-the-confessions-of-a-shaman-asks-who-the-real-monsters-are/242280"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On November 5, 2026, the Thai horror-thriller \"The Confessions of a Shaman\" premiered in Malaysian cinemas, capturing the attention of audiences with its exploration of grief, injustice, and human cruelty. Directed by Natthanon Cholumpi, the film tells a story of Tor, portrayed by Teeradetch Metawarayut, who succumbs to grief and turns to black magic in search of retribution after enduring a series of injustices. The film, which debuted in Thailand on August 12, 2026, quickly became the country's second-highest-grossing Thai film of the year, raking in THB120 million (approximately RM14.47 million) in its opening five days. In addition to its compelling narrative, the movie also features Thai K-pop star BamBam, known for his work with the internationally recognised boy group GOT7, making his feature-film debut. Adapted from a popular spooky story featured on The Ghost Radio, a well-known horror storytelling channel on YouTube, the film showcases the sometimes blurred lines between victim and perpetrator. By focusing on the destructive consequences of personal suffering, \"The Confessions of a Shaman\" offers a chilling look at the terror that can emerge from the living, rather than the supernatural. The film, produced in collaboration with M Studio, the entity behind Thailand's successful \"Death Whisperer\" franchise, stars Shahkrit Yamnarm and Jelilcha Kapaun and is distributed by Barnstorm Entertainment.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Ghosts and spirits have long been staples of horror films, but sometimes the most unsettling...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}