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Vietnamese thriller films promise to entertain audiences in second half

Vietnamese film producers are preparing to release a series of thriller movies to entertain audiences in the second half of 2022.
Vietnamese thriller films promise to entertain audiences in second half ảnh 1A scene of Nightmares film (Photo: Dien Quan Film)
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Vietnamese film producers arepreparing to release a series of thriller movies to entertain audiences in thesecond half of 2022.

Vo Dien Sat Nhan (Nightmares), a directorial debut by Dinh CongHieu, came to cinemas on August 26.

The film revolves around a successful doctor named Phuong Anh. Her perfect lifeis destroyed after a failed surgery. She constantly dreams of being killed by afaceless killer every night. Horribly, her nightmares are coming true.

The film features famous actress Phuong Anh Dao, who played main roles inaward-winning movies such as Chang Vo CuaEm (My Mr Wife) by Vietnamese-American director and film producerCharlie Nguyen, and Bang Chung Vo Hinh (InvisibleEvidence) by Trinh Dinh Le Minh.

Hieu, who is known for popular web dramas and sitcoms, told local media thatafter many years of making web dramas, he wanted to make his first movie and Vo Dien Sat Nhan came to him as fate.

“When I was looking for an appropriate movie to make, I received the invitationfrom the film’s production company. Luckily, thrillers are my strength,” hesaid.

Hieu began his directing career in 2015 and was one of the pioneers in makingweb dramas in Vietnam.

His popular works include Ban Gai Toi LaTrum Truong (My Girl is Boss in School) and SaigonGangsters, earning millions of views on YouTube.

He has also made sitcoms such as Quan CaPhe Nga 8 (Coffee Shop) and CoYeu Noi Di Dung Ngai (Say Love, Don’t Be Shy).

MAR6 Pictures has surprised fans since releasing the first teaser of itshighly-anticipated upcoming movie in 2022, CoGai Tu Qua Khu (Girl from the Past), a work by young directors Bao Nhanand Nam Cito, on August 15.

The teaser highlights a bloody conflict between two main characters who aresisters, and has attracted more than 10,100 views and received good comments byaudiences.

The producer invited A-list actresses Ninh Duong Lan Ngoc and Kaity Nguyen toplay the two main characters, and veteran actress Le Khanh to ensure the film’squality and ticket sales.

Kaity Nguyen, who became known with her debut role in EmChua 18 (Jailbait), said: “This time, I will come back with acompletely different image. I’m excited and can’t wait to share my new movie toall the audiences.”

All the actresses performed in the chick-flick series called Gai Gia Lam Chieu (The Tricky Ladies)about love and women created by young directors Bao Nhan and Nam Cito in 2016.

Its latest and fourth movie in the series, GaiGia Lam Chieu V – Nhung Cuoc Doi Vuong Gia (Camellia Sisters - LivingLike Royalty) was released in March 2021 and earned 55 billion VND (2.35million USD) in ticket sales.

Co Gai Tu Qua Khu isset to premiere on November 18./.
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