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Not Scary! A STORY OF COMPETITION, JEALOUSY, FRIENDSHIP n OBSESSIVE LOVE!!

After watching the first three movies, I'm convinced that this Franchise is more of Psychological Horror.
They are sad stories with Human Emotions Dominating, while Supernatural, Ghost Elements are just side tracks to attract horror genre lovers :/
(Also Only the last 30-40 mins is the interesting part n need to bear the first one hour chaos! )

I remember watching few of these in my younger years n all these years, had an impression that they are Scary Horrors, Silly Me! 🤭
But now as an adult, re-watched n I don't find any scary horror element in this :/.
The human emotions n the reasons why Living turn Ghosts are the Actual Scary Elements!! 😂

****
Like the first two movies in this franchise, even here, First 1 hour is spent on forming the base n background to the horror part of the story.
The last 40 minutes is where the horror part starts n that is the only interesting part in the movie.

Though unrelated, the first two movies have a bit of confusing n chaotic editing and direction, Clearly this movie is different from those two in those aspects, which is a positive point for this movie.

The plot is Good.
Direction is different n Good.
Editing is Good but a bit confusing at times.
The execution of this plot, the story telling / narration is straight forward (chronological) n direct to the point, unlike the first two movies that go back n forth between the past n present (Non Linear Narration)

Not a Scary horror!

Wishing stairs track in the movie, is very well done.
Liked the supernatural mystery of it - 29th step appears only if ur wish is strong n if appears, ur wish will come true .

More than the Haunting of the Ghost, I find this theme of Wishing stairs, that thought of 29th step itself, as more scary 😂

**** The story / Characters:
High school girls, Gal besties but one loves beyond friendship, while the other doesn't deny or accept openly. So, this is an implied love relationship .
Anyways, it's clear that they are atleast close buddies .

These two main lead actresses acted well .

There is another character (3rd gal), who is a secret admirer of one of the main leads.
(So it's a love triangle? )
Her role gives unclear impressions:
She is bullied by her classmates, have her own issues like weight troubles etc n she acts very hyper all the time.
So, Is she Hyper bcz of the bullying or her personal issues or it's her usual nature?
Also It's unclear whether her character has any mental issues or just over exaggerated acting by the actress to express sad when bullied n shy when she confronts her crush.

This makes me think that she (3rd gal) is more weird n scary than the ghost😂

At some point, looked like a psycho obsessive lover killings (3rd gal) than a possessed person killings (3rd gal being possessed by her crush, the Ghost) 😂
(later in the story, it's made clear that it's the second one)

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There are few unclear points.
For eg, What's with the glass pieces in ballet shoes, who n why they did is not clear ( unclear bcz of bad lighting/cinematography or bad print?)

****
Overall, THIS IS A STORY OF COMPETITION, JEALOUSY, FRIENDSHIP n OBSESSIVE LOVE!

There is no suspense or scary part in this, like in usual horror movies.
Even the bgm didn't bring the horror effect (like in the first movie)
The Haunting scenes doesn't give much horror vibe.
Instead IT'S A SAD STORY OF THE GIRLS! :(

THE CLIMAX IS GOOD, THE HORROR CONTINUES!!

****
My Rating is 6 / 10
(For the good plot, for the sad story of the gals n their acting n for the direct linear narration, unlike the first two movies)

Would have been More, if the First One Hour of the movie would have Utilised Better

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Check out my Reviews for other movies in this Franchise :)

Till now, in this franchise, Liked movies in the order:
1 > 3 > 2

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Have Patience, Marc & Pawin (individual) admirers! Haha

Watch at ur own risk.
Have some Patience! 😂
I gave a try for Marc, Pawin whom I like separately :)

Good, Cute -> Bad -> OK
All happened very quickly
I blame the director, writers n the editor 🤭

But I enjoyed all Marc - Pawin scenes :)
Itt - Pai love story, both in school life n in college days, is really cute :)
One persuades the other in school life, while it's reverse in college days! :)

Marc - Pawin in "Dangerous Romance" are a hot headed couple.
While here, are a Naive Innocent Cute couple.
I love the variations! :)

****ACTING:
Pawin acts well in any role, be it be a funny goofy comedic support role
or a serious selfish evil bad boy
or a cute innocent boy
or a seductive lover role.
Also he is damn handsome in any role n in any style :)

Marc is still baby faced here , he is just 17-18 years in this :o
He is a bit stiff faced here but in his next dramas, improved his acting a lot n I love his presence .

Their scenes are really Good with soft Piano BGM
Both of them looked good in pants ( college days) than in school uniforms, haha

Aun Napat is cute n acted well .
He is just 16 years in this :)

Twin boy JJ got a pairing in this drama, with an actress :)

Fiat's acting n his singing voice are good

Surprise!
Side couples have more dialogues n more screen time.
For a moment, looked like Fiat is the main lead bcz of his more screen time😂

Those Love squares ! 😂

***** The HEADACHES that I don't like n don't want:
Slow Paced.
BGM is Loud n Weird in most of the scenes.

Direction, Screenplay, Acting, Sound, characterisation of each role, Everything is Weird at times..
Also at few story points, the plot is written poorly without any logics (plot holes? )

For some scenes, The Editing is so weird, it's like jumps in the storyline n in the flow of the story.
Looked like a compilation of scenes cut from here and there.
And so the story progression n execution is bad n created some confusion.

Everything could have been better, WASTED a GOOD POTENTIAL Story n so maybe Pawin's good acting in this drama, didn't reach more :/
I always like to watch him in any role he plays!

Spoilt a good coming of age, fluffy teenage love story :(

Initial episodes, everything is very cute;
Later got confusing (plot n screenplay)
n towards the end, it's Ok!

****
Looks like the 11th ep Curse (remember, that tradition in old Thai BLs ?) shifted to 12th in this 😂
n so was anxious that it would be a Sad Ending
But Good that they reconciled quickly n got a Happy Ending!

****
Seeing Pawin's acting and a good potential story, wanted to give a higher rating
but No, blame the famous BL drama director n his team, I ended up giving a 7.5 / 10

(Planned to give 7 or less
but for Pawin, Marc n the Story that I enjoyed atleast for some time, gave it 7.5 :) )

One Time Watch!

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Poor Uncle Jim!!

A mix of all EMOTIONS (Yearning for Love, Rejection and Break up etc) and all TROUBLES (Love, Life n Financial troubles)!

Realistic Piece of Life! :|

Every character is well written, well directed, well acted by everyone .

All the actors' roles are challenging n demanded great realistic performances n Yes, they did VERY WELL! :)

All 3 in Midnight series franchise have different Cinematography .
It's GOOD here.

****
Fourth Gemini track is more impressive than the other two couples.

Fourth as a young rebel, haha he is such a cute angry bird in this.

It would be better, if there's a text translation to Gemini's sign language, for the viewers to understand what his character says .

****
Poor Uncle Jim!
Love, Life n financial troubles all the time, without any break! :(

Being a middle aged n mature adult doesn't mean not to worry, not to show up his worries in his face.
No need to repress / suppress Emotions!
Yes, sometimes, it's better to open up n express our sorrow and get relieved of it.
Poor Uncle Jim, being the eldest in the team, can't really share his true thoughts or show his true emotions, even to the close ones!

Anyways, I always love to watch Earth Pirapat in whatever the role it is. :)
From a smiley role to a serious stoic role, he does everything well
He is One of my first Thai heroes! 😏

****
All favourite actors n favourite director, expected a Masterpiece (expected to give 9+ rating).
But something is off.
It was a bit dragging in 2 episodes, which a "8 episode miniseries" shouldn't .
n so, sad to give 8 :(

Extra 0.5 included for Fourth Gemini :)

****
"The Moon represents my heart" Cover Song by all, is just WOW!
Their voices blended so well ! :)

The series started with EarthMix's kiss n ended with another kiss of them! 🤭

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NEED TO WATCH BOTH THE SEASONS!

Thought provoking work!

Makes one to give Serious Deep thoughts about Life.
Makes one to introspect n feel how blessed one is, to be happy n together with a family or loved ones at every stage of one's life, instead of getting sympathy or care from strangers.

Everytime, there is this pricking despair in my heart, whenever I remember Kotaro's lonely struggles n him trying to be mature beyond his age, trying to be disciplined with a specific individuality, trying to be happy like an adult in such a young age all alone, instead of throwing childish tantrums.
He really can't afford to be like every other child of his age :(

It really surprises me how such a little boy can live all alone!? :O , Looks unrealistic but it may happen.

****
Need to watch both the seasons.
Both the seasons are good and both the seasons are equally important to complete the story n to teach the bitter reality of Life!
(Season 1 is a bit more good :) )

All actors did well especially the Little boy n Yokoyama

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WELL DIRECTED! KILLING is a STRESS BUSTER to that MONSTER !? HORRENDOUS!

The real life serial killer, "The Raincoat Killer" discussed here, inspired the Crime Thriller Movie "THE CHASER"

And is one of the cases in the Crime Profiler Drama "THROUGH THE DARKNESS"

Usually, I'm not much into documentaries but since this case has inspired a movie n a drama which are two of my favourite crime dramas, wanted to give a try to this documentary.

*****
This is a WELL DIRECTED Documentary about this horrible killer.
Keeps us INTERESTED, throughout all the three episodes.

Directing a documentary is very different from that of a movie / drama n this direction n production team did their part very well.
For eg, The Camera Angles to be used in a documentary for blurring the real people in interviews etc or those cam angles used to hide their identity or those angles used during the reenactment of some scenes by actors without showing their faces etc, actually makes the direction of a documentary so different!

(A documentary has to be done with an "extra care", while revealing true facts about the real events or hiding the identity of few real people,
unlike the usual movies/dramas/entertainment shows)

The interviews of the Real Crime Profiler, the Police Detectives team and the Forensic team, who worked on this case back then, give an insight of their troubles and mental effort they faced while tracking down this MONSTER.

Reading a Criminal's mind is Scary n Disturbing! :(
On top of that, dealing a SERIAL KILLER or profiling/analysing the psychology of that brutal person, is so TIRING MENTALLY.

Knowing the INNER THOUGHTS OF A CRIMINAL, esply a serial killer, is Very Creepy, sends chills down the spine! 😱
And it's a HELLISH SUFFERING for the Profiler n the team to listen, observe and analyse those evil thoughts and to stay cool without being provoked :(

Oh My! How did they even tolerate that mental agony! :(

Seriously, this guy's tale is gruesome to watch! Ufff🙄

*****
Few scenes in episodes 2 & 3 here, U feel as though watching the exact scenes n dialogues from above mentioned Movie n Drama, especially though describing the exact words n heinous actions of that monster during interrogation.

(Ep 3) KILLING is a STRESS BUSTER to that MONSTER !? :o HORRENDOUS! 😱

*****
Production, Editing n Cinematography is Good.
The quality looks like a movie.
The screenplay / the flow of story telling / giving out the facts to the viewers, is Good.

(Previously watched few documentaries, didn't like the taking or the story telling n so dropped those, though they are about interesting true events).

The BGM used in the documentary is good, creates a suspenseful tone n suits to the serious mood of the documentary.

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NO REGRETS, watching this! Oh my Nam Gil Oppa! What have U done to me, haha

ALERT: Be aware of the EXPLICIT CONTENT in the movie!

**** INITIAL THOUGHTS:
Guess, some of the famous KDrama actors, did act in a BL, in their younger years.
Surprised, when found "Just friends" KD short film
n even more Surprised, when found this work of Nam Gil ! :o

That too, a Very Bold acting by Nam Gil n a lot of EXPLICIT CONTENT, Totally Unexpected !! :o 🤭

As an admirer of Nam Gil, previously expected a Bromance utmost but found a BL, OmG! :o :)
(My sleeping Fujoshi eyes and heart are drooling n blushing, haha
I need to discipline those now! 🤭)

**** THE IMPRESSIONS:
First of all, The SCREENPLAY n EDITING are really BAD.
It's like sudden cuts in scenes and dialogues, picking scenes here and there n added together to look like a story.
This spoils the mood to watch the movie but just for the actors n the story, I continued watching.

The Director and these actors went ahead n made a REVOLUTIONARY WORK in those times when it's still a taboo concept in the industry.
Their EFFORTS are to be appreciated!
Acting by both the actors is really BOLD.

Many scenes are directed like those with hidden meanings, like an art work :)

Here Young Hoon's acting n his role are very good compared to Nam Gil's.
Though being an admirer of Nam Gil, I liked Hoon's character more, haha
U, truly sympathize with his character :(

**** STORY / CHARACTERS :
The story n the charcters are well written, well acted by both.

(BTW, this story reminded me of Hollywood movie "My Pretty Woman" but that is a softer version than this.
This has got more emotional depth and struggles)

The plot is a very emotional love story, a FORBIDDEN LOVE in the times when it is not accepted by society (or spoken about, in public, without any sort of discrimination).

It's really PAINFUL TO WATCH both the MLs struggling with Life n Love.

One is rich but a closeted guy with a burden of societal expectations, pressure from strict parents n forced marriage. But can't get over his unrequited love, a love at first sight, goes to any extent to claim his lover :) (n even became a stalker too, OmG! :o)
Anyways, He is helpless! :(

While the Other is completely poor, struggling with financial problems and going to any extent, going into any profession, to get out of those troubles.
Basically, he is in a situation, where he can't even follow his heart n accept the rich guy's strong love towards him (but a secret affair) :/
He is helpless!! :(
That sad frustration n helplessness is well shown in his acting, perfomed really well.
( Requested Viewers Discretion for his profession and the Related EXPLICIT CONTENT )

Nam Gil's role initially looks like an annoying stalker but when U understand his point of view, his True situation n his strong love for Hoon's, U sympathize with him too.
Actually, He is not brave enough to go against his parents or open up to his fiancee till the end and at the same time, can't give up his Love for Hoon's.
That frustration n struggle is well performed n delivered by Nam Gil .

I really didn't understand to which character out of these two, I should feel sad n bad :|

All their intimate scenes are VERY NATURAL and REALISTIC.
They have a lot of sweet kisses n their lovey dovey scenes though very limited, are sweet.
Their piggy back walks are cute :)

**** SPOILER ****

The TWIST in the story is when both took an "extreme step" to claim their love back or avoid their stalker lover (using violence / Guns :o ) and failed, haha.

And what's with the climax :o
Why on the Earth, does One plan a MURDER SKETCH for love !? :O
I find this as a Funny n Scary idea, haha.

Yeah, there are psychopathic people who murder their lover, take extreme steps for love when not reciprocated.
But here, both of them are just softies, incapable of any sort of violence, they are just frustrated n so didn't expect a turn in their characters arcs, for love to these extremes.
SURPRISED !! :o haha.

**** ENDING:
Expected a Sad ending for this forbidden love but surprisingly, a Very Happy Ending :)
That reconcilation in the end, is a funny and sweet moment! :) 🤭

**** RATING:
I am sucker for emotional stories, haha
Though painful, I watch them a lot n later admire them, if found them to the mark😏
So just for the Nam Gil n Young Hoon's acting and the beautiful emotional story, my Rating is 8.5 / 10.

Else should be 5, for the bad editing.
(Editing really spoilt the potential reach of the movie and the actors, I guess)

NO REGRETS, watching this! :)
Oh my Nam Gil Oppa! :)
What have U done to my poor heart now!! 🤭

**** My Admiration for Nam Gil :) :

I fell in love with his acting from crime thriller "Through the Darkness" :)
n then "The Fiery Priest "
n so on.

He is a PROLIFIC actor! :)

Introvert analysing criminals (Through the Darkness) to
Fiery smiley (comedic in The Fiery Priest) to
Emotional One side lover (stalker, here),
The variations in his roles are amazing,
SURPRISED ME alot.
U can clearly see the differences in each role in his acting.

And so the saga of me, watching every drama of his, started , haha
If he is in a project, I'm in! :)

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Haha, A GOOD FAMILY DRAMA WITH A TOUCH OF HORROR !?

(Bear with me! My Review is lengthy n detailed!!)

A fun watch of horror thriller with a Good mix of family drama.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS:
Expected a lot seeing the Title "See Your Haunted House", expected a very interesting, gripping, a very thrilling n SCARY HORROR but not upto the mark.

Instead, this is a Pleasant Good horror without much "jump scare" horror.

FINAL IMPRESSIONS:
This is DIFFERENT, not the usual horror trope.

LESS HORROR, LESS COMEDY, more revenge seeking or relieving spirits n their wishes fulfilment journey by MLs on behalf of ghosts n their families ;)

Also it's MORE of a FAMILY DRAMA (either Main leads' past or ghosts' back stories) than a horror comedy thriller.

Overall, GOOD PLOT!

The intertwining of Haunted property /Ghost cases and the Personal Past Story of the Main Leads with a Horror Touch, is WELL WRITTEN.

Direction, Production, Cinematography are Good.
Screenplay n Editing are REALLY GOOD.
Even the Visual Effects are Good.
OST n BGM suits well to the mood / tone of the drama.

**** EPISODES:

At times, PACING is Slow n boring
Remaining times, it's Very Good n Thrilling.

First 10 eps are general ghost / haunted property cases (1 case per ep )
Here FL's importance is more than ML
( lil flirting by ML, lil comedy )

Last 6 eps are more about the past of Main leads.
This is more like a suspense family drama, dealing with dead family members. That suspense is well maintained.
(Here flirting is zero, zero comedy)
Both their characters are given equal importance here n both are highlighted individually too.

Last 4 eps are more interesting.
Pacing is faster than that of previous 12 eps.
A bit rushed but this pacing is good n right, since a lot of actual story happens in these last 4 eps only.

Back story of the MLs / past mystery is revealed in ep 13.
Few unclear plot points previously are made clear here.
(like why mom being an exorcist, not a virgin psychic, was possessed in the past etc)
Everything makes sense and every move of every character looks reasonable .

**** HAUNTED CASES:

Dealt around 18 exorcism cases (including mom, uncle, villain, assistant's baby, 2 powerful Faceless ghosts, called egg ghosts here).

Initially, each ghost case looks mediocre but the after-story of the ghost, adds the actual EMOTIONAL DEPTH to each case.

The scenes where the Ghosts are identified, are SCARY.
The powerful Egg faceless ghosts are VERY SCARY, especially the second one.

The entire story of second faceless ghost is THRILLING n EXCITING, with a lot of NAIL- BITING SUSPENSE
There is a constant fear n suspense about which one of the MLs will survive or will they be able to save each other n how etc .

The exorcism part of each ghost has some action sequences .

Some ghost stories are of normal, vengeful ghosts.
Some are very Good.
Some are very Sad n emotional, for eg, sugar eating old man, old woman in a flat etc.
Some cases are solved without using that usual hair pin, without the need to stab. These are the Only Cases where the ghosts are relieved / warded off Peacefully, for eg, mom, lil gal, neighbour's son etc .

The Psychic ML absorbs the memories of the ghosts during the exorcism and retains those for a week or so.
During that period, he is very funny in some cases.
For eg, in old woman's case, he starts cleaning everything, unconsciously 😂
In some other cases, it's painful n dangerous to ML.

**** CHARACTERS, ACTORS:

Liked ML, he is silly, lovely n fun to watch :)
Jung Yong Hwa is handsome n his acting is natural in this :)

He, his friend and one thug guy are the comedic relief in this drama to some extent .

FL is cold n grumpy but warm hearted (Tsundere)
Sad all the time for her mom - reasonable .
(She never smiled in this entire drama :o, only once she gave a faint smile to her assistant in ep 15 :) )

But she is VERY COOL whenever she saves ML everytime.
(Usual KDramas are like hero saving the damsel in distress but it's reverse here, haha
Anywys, by the end of the story, even he saved her 2-3 times).

I liked her DEDICATION to save every living person troubled by spirits and also relieve every wandering vengeful spirit n help it to go to the afterlife .
She really can't ignore a spirit wandering around.

Towards the end of the story, she changed a lot with the love from her team members (ML, his frd, her assistant lady).
It's good to see FL lively n active. Her changed dress sense is good.
She is so sassy in those short outfits! 😏

I want to see more of this happy FL n naughty ML duo! :)

*** Sorry for the SPOILER! ***
(Everyone, who is expecting Romance in this Horror, should know this :))

It's BROMANCE, not ROMANCE!! 😂
(Yeah, I know it's a gal - guy Main Leads ;) )
(Watch it, u'll know what I mean)

Here, the Primary Focus is on Freeing the Spirits as a team, so can't expect romance between colleagues/partners (Main Leads) .

Also the writers are so oddly creative n intelligents to write the "condition" that a Psychic should be a Virgin!
Or Leave the Team, if u prioritise Dating 🤭

Poor Virgin Psychic, In Beom!
No romance, no dating for life, if he has to remain in this job! 😂💔

**** SOME LIFE LESSONS:

Ep 13, one lady to ML:

How not to become a vengeful spirit:
If someone helps U, be Grateful n say thank u immediately.
If someone gets hurt bcz of U, Apologize immediately.
If U have loved ones, Show Affection every now and then.
LIFE IS SHORT, DON'T HOLD BACK ANYTHING!

This Life lesson how not to become a vengeful ghost is good.

**** SOME MOMENTS THAT I FOUND FUNNY:

1) This is DIFFERENT, not the usual horror trope.

Usually, in other horror movies, a ghost creates a menace n the "ghost busting team" learning it's sad story, helps in fulfilling it's last wish / revenge and the ghost leaves PEACEFULLY!

Here, Ghost is forced to Leave First by that stab at heart, whether it's angry or relieved.
n later the team avenges its death or fulfills its last wish, which The Ghost has No Clue at all :o

So the ghost's close ones are at PEACE, not the ghost itself !? :o
Writers r oddly funny!😂

POOR GHOST, NO RIP ( No "Peace" in Rest) !? :o 🤭

2) In usual horrors, ghosts possess anyone and everyone 😂

Here it needs a potential person (psychic) to possess and create menace / take it's revenge etc.
At times, I found this funny but again, this is demanded by the story - this shows the actual importance of the Psychic ML role

(For eg, villain is not troubled though uncle's spirit is beside him all the time. Uncle's spirit spoke to him angrily, only when he possessed Psychic ML in ep 6 or 7 fight scene.)

3) *** SPOILER ***

I found "the end" of the main villain, funny (slipped on stairs n just RIP? 😂)
But then the TWIST is surprising n GOOD.
That funny end is not the actual end of him n his "real end" given by MLs is deserved n well written .

4) A lot of product ad placements, like in Thai dramas ;)

**** THE ENDING:

VERY SMOOTH n HAPPY CLOSURE to this story.
It was a PLEASURE to watch that Warm Ending :)

I need a SEASON 2 now :)

Intially FL is all sad, cold n also the entire team has some disturbances among them.
So the cases solving etc is lil dull :/

But by the end, everything is cleared n all formed a really close bond :)
The team dynamics changed drastically :)

So now, I Need to see More Cases solved by this team of 4, with this HAPPY n GOOD RAPPORT:)

****
My Rating is 8.5 / 10
(0.5 for the smooth, warm ending for this genre, else only 8)
n if pacing is right throughout, then would be 9 .

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A 9 / 10 WORK but LEFT HALFWAY as a 8 / 10, haha

Picked this to watch, only for GULF but surprisingly, found an AMAZING WORK (though incomplete)

Usually, gender bender /gender swap fantasy plots are always FUN TO WATCH.
And for a student project level, this is Good, AWESOME!

The Plot, Acting, Direction, Music, Pacing of the story, Cinematography, Editing, everything is RIGHT TO THE POINT!
Though an university student project (low budget), Production looks rich

Surprised to see this GOOD QUALITY WORK from University students! :o
(So "Great Directors" are in making! :)
n we will be waiting for them to graduate , give us their amazing works in future :) )

***CHARACTERS / ACTORS:

All actors did well.

Friendship of ML n his best friend is sweet.

The librarian lady is funny ;)

Unfortunately, it's just a student project with one episode and the mystery related to the book is left halfway.

The next episode's preview gives a hint of "LOVE PENTAGON" involving ML, his newly found gal soulmate, his ex gf n meanwhile, ML's bestie guy started liking ML in female form :)
(Mr.Director, Pls, continue this into a series, this looks interesting n funny) ;)

Watched this, when Tharntype series was still Ongoing.
That contrast of Gulf's roles - there, all into aggressive kissing n here, doesn't know kissing.. very funny :)
(This hairstyle, here, suits him well in that student role :) )
Now I miss Gulf's frowns, angry looks or those sweet confused side eye expressions :)

As per interviews in Yt n his MDL page, this director went n worked with Star Hunter production n directed big series like "Big dragon", "Sunset Vibes" etc ;o
Hope atleast such big production picks up this fantasy plot and continues this into a full series :/

***MY LITTLE RANTING:
OmG, that cliff hanger ending even for just an Episode :o
so Who Stole the Magical Book? :o
I want to know now!😂

Even if it is just one episode, they should have atleast given a smooth closure without cliff hangers or unsolved mysteries, by considering this as a short film or so, FOR THE SAKE OF VIEWERS !! :) :(

To be honest, Unfinished business irritates n leaves a bad impression on the amazing work.
We tend to skip such works n so might miss an amazing work - a drawback to both the drama team n the viewer .

There are so many existing short films, miniseries, which have potential for a full series. They all have smooth closure n proper endings n so why can't this?

Hmm enough of my ranting, nothing changes now🤭
Need to accept the unfinished mystery - Someone stole the magical book n I will never know who it is! :|

Hope, this will be continued as a series, one day!

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Since they left me irritated with this unrevealed mystery, spoiling U all with heavy spoilers about the story, below

(Yeah, am angry n acting childish now! :) )

Strictly, SKIP READING it, if U are planning to watch :)

*** HEAVY SPOILER ***

In simple, the story is about a guy, who doesn't know kissing, have small arguments/ disturbances with his gf.

Later in search of a solution for his issue, turns into a gal because of a magical book, kisses his soulmate, while in female form n turns back into a guy.

That soulmate gal has a crush on him already but kisses him (her) in female form without knowing that her gal roomie is her boy crush.

Meanwhile the ex gf cheats on him with another guy (n so she became an "ex" 🤭 n so ML moves on with his gal roomie)
ML's bestie guy also has a crush on ML's gal roomie.

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FUJOSHIS WENT ON A SUPER SILLY FUN RIDE BUT ENDED UP CRYING !? Haha

(Came for Silly Comedy n a LIGHT DRAMA but got slapped on my face with an Emotional Touch !? :o

So all the Fujoshi gals in the drama n in the viewers ended up with Pain ?? 😂)

SOULS SWAPPING trope is always FUN TO WATCH! :)

Promoted as a Comedy series n as said, in the beginning, it's super hilarious but towards the end of the drama, turned out to be very emotional in an unexpected manner.

(**BE AWARE:
Since it is about swapping of the souls of a gal n a guy, there is some bromance.
DON'T EXPECT ANY EXCLUSIVE BL STORY HERE.
This is a Teenage Fujoshi gal's love story n her funny imaginations about her "shipping" guys, teamed up with her Fujoshi friend.
This is exclusively from her point of view!)

**** STORY:

Storyline, Direction, everything is GOOD (though Not the BEST)

WELL WRITTEN!
Looks like a LIGHT TEEN Drama (high school romance), like a Puppy Love Story of a goofy n silly teenage gal but in depth, it's complicated, confusing n an intertwined story written in an intelligent manner.
(Yeah, there are times, I didn't like the writing but mostly it's Good)
The way Everyone can be "shipped" with Everyone, is written well n funny to watch , haha

Real Life Lessons, not only for teenagers but also for adults - "Don't judge anyone just like that" - This is well executed .

****ACTORS /CHARACTERS:

Every character is lovely n admirable.

Everyone, though young actors, acted well, especially in emotional scenes.

(I personally like First, Fluke, Ohm n Jenny prior to this drama, so was excited to watch this series, back then :) )

First's performance is impressive!
There is a lot of variation in both the characters that he played - one is himself, a guy n another is a gal's soul stuck in a guy's body.
U can clearly see the differences in his acting for both the roles.
(BTW, he is handsome ;)
I like his eyes n his smile :)
His voice reminds me of actor Mew :) )

Fluke is very handsome, I like his acting in general.
But here, he has very less screen time.
(Hope to see him more in future projects )

Ohm is a good actor.
Both the girls did their roles well.

Jenny is a natural comedy actress. She slays whatever role she is given.
She is very funny here .
(But being an angel, she is not of much help as I expected, especially in the end :( )

Jenny n First are the best hilarious duo 😂

The fujoshi gals are funny.

First's Iconic "Ehhhhh" 😂

Ohm Prig are very sweet :)

Fluke - First are too cute :)
(BL part is very less
Fluke First scenes together are almost like peanuts :(
So don't expect an exclusive BL story or BL scenes here )

Actually, Every Actor has got a "chemistry" with every other one!! Haha :)
n so Every character can be "shipped" with everyone in this! 😂

For eg, Ohm n First have a chemistry with every other actor in the series, I paired them with every gal n guy in the series in my imaginations ;)

That OST song for which Everyone dances, is sweet n funny!

Overall, it is VERY SWEET, HILARIOUS n equally EMOTIONAL!
Can re-watch it endlessly! :)

***** HEAVY SPOILER:

Happy Ending for hetero couple (Ohm Prig) .

Sad Ending for BL couple (Fluke First)
I rooted for this couple, though this bittersweet ending is inevitable from the beginning of the drama.
Afterall it's a fantasy genre, I expected for some miracle to happen, everyone to be alive n be with their loved ones or some reincarnation n reconciled or whatever (U know, it's all in the minds n books of the Writers ) n hoped for a happy ending for this couple too till the end but all my hopes, expectations and imaginations are in vain :/

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EVERYONE FOUND SOMETHING MORE PRECIOUS IN THIS FUN GOLD TREASURE HUNT!

Waited to watch this series for actor Sam Lin :)

This is a good mix of gold treasure hunt / adventure + horror + comedy

The plot is good but maybe the execution of it, is not upto the mark, especially the first three episodes.

The first 3 episodes seemed boring, without any horror activity n only funny here and there.
(These 3 eps can be ignored 😂
Actually, I struggled to continue watching n pass through these 3 eps.
Since I started watching, I couldn't drop the series ;) )

The last 3 eps are really GOOD, where the actual INTERESTING plot or the horror element is.
Even the comedy part lies in these eps only.

The first 3 episodes are mediocre but it got really BETTER in the last 3 eps.
So can give a try! :)

The MULTIPLE TWISTS in the last 3 eps are GOOD.
(Go n watch, haha
Am not revealing the three twists - one is about the gold in the cave and the other two twists are about two team members in the treasure hunt group).

The amount of relief and happiness that everyone felt in the end, saving/freeing 100s of spirits stuck for 60+ years in the cave, is huge! :)

In the end, ALL FOUND SOMETHING MORE PRECIOUS THAN GOLD! :)

****SPOILER:
Though the Treasure Hunt is a Failure n didn't help their financial troubles, everyone has a HAPPY ENDING, moving forward in life in another ways to survive their crisis.
It's a Smooth n a Happy Closure to the treasure hunt project!

(My rating is 7 / 10 now, since the storyline got improved in later episodes, else would be only 6 or less.

If the first 3 eps are also equally good as the last three, my rating would be 8 or more :) )

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WOULD BE BETTER, IF IT IS A SHORT FILM.

Usually, I write a Review only if my rating is 8 or above (rarely for a 6 or 7), describing how good the drama is n what I like about it but for the first time, wrote one for a 5.5.
I wanted to share what I don't like about this n for what I struggled to watch in this, haha

****
A Story of an Obsessive n Aggressive Teen Lover!
Plot is Good
But everything else is not interesting!

It's not the Usual Horror, it's more like a psychological horror, meaning Human thoughts (individual's or of the society affecting an individual) are the Ghosts here!

To be honest, the FIRST ONE HOUR of the movie is a complete waste of time, it didn't add much to the story (except few necessary scenes), most of it are just unnecessary content fillers.

Also, The NONLINEAR NARRATION added MORE CONFUSION to it and made me think what is happening n what the hell did the director actually want to tell.
(Non chronological narration works when there is no much unnecessary content filler , it doesn't work always)

The LAST 40 mins is the ACTUAL STORY and makes everything clear of what the director wanted to convey, haha
(God! Since I started watching, couldn't drop it :/
It would be much appreciated, if this could have been made into a short film)

It's about coming-of-age, teen taboo relationship in an all girls high school, unacceptable by the society (classmates n teachers) n the teen couple's struggles.

One is an obsessive lover n aggressive in nature. The other is not ready to open up bcz of her own fears.

(I didn't expect a love story of this genre, for movies in 1990s, really a bold step by the director n actresses )

How one of them suffered, bullied by her classmates about her sxl orientation, the other scared to open up in public and finally the first one, feeling rejected or misunderstood the other one's fear as rejection, took her life and took revenge on the society (school), which didn't accept their relationship, by creating a lot of Chaos.

This chaos in the climax, is where the horror element is shown.
Here it's just a chaos, sort of attention seeking from the ghost n so there are no murders by the vengeful ghost, like the usual Ghost stories.

****
What I didn't understand clearly is the necessity of male teacher - student (one of the FL) relationship track.
That didn't add any love triangle or that didn't create any disturbance between the teen couple or that rumour about that teacher n the gal didn't lead to her "ending".
But the actual disturbance between the teen couple is created by the societal alienation, their fears to face that pressure, avoiding each other and so the misunderstandings.
So whether that male teacher n FL track is included or no in the plot, her "ending" is inevitable bcz of that "misunderstood APATHY" from her girlfriend.
And so that "ending" for that teacher is also not necessary .

Anyways, sad love stories of the gals n the male teacher.

Even the gal's character, who is reading the teen couple's diary, maybe the director wanted to show that there is One person, One classmate supporting them - Good
But her DEEP INTEREST in the teen couple's relationship is unclear n UNNECESSARY - Why is she suffering, almost like the alive FL, when she is not even their close friend.
Sympathy n worrying for losing a classmate at an unexpected moment, that shock is reasonable but her horror experiences, those physical sufferings
really necessary!?
Anyways, maybe highlighted her character to add some Horror Activity (which is almost NIL in the movie, haha) n also to show that whoever reads their secret diary, has to suffer!

That teacher's track is more interesting than this diary reading gal, haha 😂
Maybe for more HORROR, they should have elaborated that teacher's track for a love triangle trope or to show some horror activity.

****
My Rating is only 5.5 / 10 .
Low rating exclusively only bcz of the unnecessary one hour in the beginning of the movie.
(Would be 5 / 10 but for the sad love stories, added 0.5, haha)

The story has a good potential even for a horror genre but wasted .

(I watched this just to finish this Horror Franchise, else would have skipped)

****
Check out my Reviews for other movies in this Franchise :)

Till now, in this franchise, Liked movies in the order:
1 > 2

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STORY OF A GHOST THAT NEVER LEAVES THE SCHOOL!

I remember watching this in my younger years n all these years, had an impression on this as a SUPER Scary Horror n so was my fav back then.
SILLY ME! 🤭

(Maybe, back then it was scary to watch the physical assault/ violence towards students by teachers, mysterious deaths, Suicide / hanging etc..
hmm, all problematic issues for a young person )

Now as an adult, re-watched n I don't find it so 😂.
But Yeah, still I find the VIBE of that water dripping bgm music in the ghost haunting scenes, EERIE n is my favourite horror suspense scene bgm still ! :)
n So I say, it's a Good horror watch!

(Check out my Reviews for other movies in this Franchise :) )

****
Plot is Good.
The Twist about the ghost, that concept in the end is different.
Story of a Ghost, which never leaves the school! (Funny n Sad at the same time !!)

SAD! A Student as a Ghost forever stuck, in search of a True Friend! :(

****
The first half of the movie is a bit irritatingly SLOW Paced .

There is this feeling of unclear confusion throughout the movie.
Maybe that's bcz the flow of the story is not smooth, editing is not so good.
(For eg, Ji oh n Jae yi Looked like Rivals/strangers in their intro scene but in immediate next few scenes, looked Very close, all of a sudden!? ,
Close enough to sacrifice their lives!? :o )

But the last 30 mins n the Ending give a clear picture of everything n clears every confusion !

****
That "water droplet dripping" BGM gives the Eerie Horror Vibe

That amount of physical assault of students by teachers is unacceptable 😱

****
My Rating is 6.5 / 10.
(Actually 6 for the story, direction etc
but 0.5 included for that bgm music in horror scenes that truly created the tensed horror vibe )

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FUNNY Sam! Hilarious rom-com!!

I watched this Only for actor Sam Lin! :)
But found A Very Funny Rom com!

Plot and the comedy is spot on!

Being Timid is troublesome always.
Especially in Love, when the ML is timid n can't say NO, that's when the trouble and the comedy begins.

There are a lot of "Secrets" revealed in the end, haha.
Almost every character in the plot, has an affair n revealing everyone's Secrets to the ML is funny😂

Comedy roles suit Sam Lin really very well, his goofy acting is Very Good!

Some of the dialogues and references to famous movies / actor, actresses or mocking famous horror movies, all such references are funny.

I personally don't like timid ML - bossy FL tropes or cheating/two-timing love tropes but this is funny.

That Ending is apt to the story! 😂

*** SPOILER***
Both the gals don't deserve the ML , they are just taking advantage of his timid or "can't say No" personality very badly n later they complain that he is two timing - Sarcastic!
He is just helpless!
So it would be better if the ML chooses someone new, haha

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NOT SCARY BUT A GOOD WATCH!

This series is an anthology of Short Horror stories.
1 Horror story per episode.

Usually, Thai Horrors are Good but this one, has to be IMPROVED.

The stories in this anthology miniseries are not SCARY at all.
But some are VERY INTERESTING, maybe 1-2 stories can be made into a Movie.

(Also, It's good to see some known actors from other dramas as main leads or in support roles)

*** EPISODES / STORY:

Ep 1 - OK
Little sister, mom, Elder sis n the dolls story
(Deals with Psychological issues)

2 - GOOD
Ghost in her wedding dress story
(Sad reality)

3 - GOOD Horror
Family story
(Good to see actors Poon :) n Praew )

4 - OK, GOOD, DIFFERENT
Lovers story
(Be transparent in Love)
(Actor Gee :) )

5 - OK
Teacher trying to save his student story

6 - OK, GOOD
Next room / same room ghost story
(Actor Nat :) )

7 - GOOD
Missing granny, mom n daughter story

8 - GOOD
Small gal n her mommy story
(This can be made into a movie)

***
My RATING is 8 / 10.

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I liked the PREQUEL Anthology, "Angkhan Khlumpong the Series", more, since it got serious n more scary stories.
Watched those at 3 AM! 😂
Both the Seasons are Standalone anthology series .

If U are a horror genre lover, Watch S1 too, which is 10/10 for me.
(U can check my reviews for both seasons :) )

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Dong won: SPEAK LESS, WORK/KILL MORE!

To be honest, Since it is mentioned as a SEQUEL to "Train To Busan", watched with a lot of expectations (that is my 9.5/10 n is a very interesting story from the beginning to the end) n so am disappointed with this.

But One thing I would like to say about this is, WATCH THIS AS A STANDALONE (/Shared Universe) Zombie apocalypse n ONLY then U might ENJOY this .

**** POSITIVES:
The Car Chasing Scenes are AWESOME. Those graphics / visual effects are exactly like some racing / zombie mobile games ;)


**** NEGATIVES (/what I didn't like n felt boring):

The first 30 and the last 30 minutes are VERY GOOD.
Remaining are just boring.

Dong won has very limited screen presence and in the middle of the movie, almost for an hour (total running time is 2 hours), he has no screentime being the main lead :O
I need to tell myself that this may not be a single hero oriented movie but one with a team work or multiple main leads (just like it's prequel).

Also he has very very limited dialogues - this may not be a negative n actually maybe it's required for his character as so .
SPEAK LESS, WORK/KILL MORE! 😂

(I liked him from "The Priests" movie. Here, he is handsome even with this less screentime, haha )

Other characters are not so interesting too
Plot, direction n pacing of the story are just OK, could be made BETTER!

I liked ONLY Dong won's role
And His n the gal's car chase /racing scenes are interesting, that's all.
Nothing else is very Impressive !

Overall, it's just One Time Watch (as a standalone)!

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