13 เกมสยอง (2006)

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13 Beloved is a 2006 Thai horror comedy film written and directed by Chukiat Sakveerakul and starring Krissada Sukosol Clapp as a man who is led through progressively challenging, degrading, and dangerous stunts by mysterious callers from an underground reality game show, Achita Sikamana and Sarunyoo Wongkrachang appear in supporting role, is adapted from the "13 Quiz Show" short story in the My Mania comic-book series by Eakasit Thairaat. It was the second feature-length film for Chukiat, who previously directed the horror film Pisaj.

Production

13 Beloved is adapted from the 13th Quiz Show episode in the My Mania (รวมเรื่องสั้นจิตหลุด) graphic novel (or "pocket book" as it is called in Thailand) series by Eakasit Thairaat originally published as stand alone short story in monthly Thai Comics Magazine Vol.178 (No.5/ March 2003 Vibulkij). before published as collected graphic novel in 2004.

Chukait Sakveerakul discovered a My Mania trade paperback from the local rent comic shop and became impressed immediately with 13th Quiz Show and wanted to adapt it. While waiting for preproduction of romanctic film The Love Of Siam let to Sahamongkol Film contact Eakasit and Worawut Worawittayanon editor of Thai Comics Magazine to buy the movie rights.

Director Matthew Chookiat Sakveerakul said the film is a reflection on what he views as materialism in Thai society.

"There are plenty of movies out there that are only for fun," Chukiat said in an interview. "I am more interested in political and social issues, so my movies address these and human issues as well. All in all, movies do address the state of being human, with themes such as love, and obsessions of one kind or another. But some just scratch the surface.

In the original comics it is black comedy that heavily satire on reality multimedia or game shows like The Weakest Link that was popular in Thailand in this period.

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