Malaysia, Thailand Horror Anthology To Boost Creative Ties

By Kenny Teng

BANGKOK, March 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Thailand are co-producing a horror anthology film, underscoring the deepening cultural and creative ties between the two countries.

Director of Production Management at the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS), Mohd Fazli Abdul Aziz, said the co-produced horror anthology, The DE4D Echoes, reflects the expanding cross-border collaboration within Southeast Asia’s film industry while drawing on shared folklore and storytelling traditions.

He said the project, supported under the FINAS Feature Film Co-Production Fund, is set to further enhance industry capabilities and open up opportunities in both markets.

“It will also open up opportunities to market our films in Thailand and vice versa,” he told Bernama when met at the film’s gala night and special screening here on Wednesday.

Fazli added that the collaboration, which received RM1 million in funding support from FINAS, would enable Malaysian filmmakers to gain exposure to post-production, filming techniques, and scriptwriting.

“As a stepping stone, audiences in Thailand will be able to enjoy the quality and standards of our film production, while Thai films may in turn offer unique elements for Malaysian audiences,” he said.

He said The DE4D Echoes, a 113-minute anthology, comprises four segments, each exploring supernatural themes rooted in Southeast Asian folklore, karma and retribution.

“Two of the segments are directed by Malaysian filmmakers — Anwardi Jamil and Saqina Latif,” he added.

Fazli said the film is scheduled to be screened in Malaysian cinemas in the second quarter of 2026.

-- BERNAMA