One Night at School
One Night at School

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One Night at School

2023
Movie
109 min
Cantonese

The movie “One Night at School” describes three groups of totally irrelevant people who accidentally encounter in an abandon school one night. One group includes five beauties who go there for a livestreaming programme. They are forced to make a low cost but highly attractive programme and the abandon school seems a perfect setting. Several people from a criminal gang are also in the school at that night to carry out some revenge action. After searching in the city, the gang decides that the abandon school is suitable. The last group comprises two guys who have stolen the dead body of a Singaporean rich man. The body is stored in the abandoned school where the two guys go to check every day. They plan to extort a large sum of virtual currency from the rich man’s family. By taking care of their own matter at the same place at the same time, the three groups unintentionally intertwine and the adventure unfolds.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Sutthisa Kaew-a-nateGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of students attempts to survive a night at school where a vengeful spirit is said to roam the halls. As they investigate strange occurrences, they uncover dark secrets about the school's past and the tragic fate of a former student. Their survival hinges on solving the mystery before becoming the next victims of the vengeful entity.

Critical Reception

One Night at School received a mixed to positive reception. Critics often praised its atmospheric tension and jump scares, while some found the plot predictable. Audiences generally enjoyed the film's attempts at a classic haunted school narrative, though its originality was sometimes questioned.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective jump scares and spooky atmosphere.

  • Some found the plot to be a bit formulaic for the genre.

  • The visual presentation and sound design were often highlighted as strengths.

Google audience: Audience reviews for One Night at School were generally positive, with many viewers appreciating the film's scary moments and suspenseful build-up. Some felt the story could have been more innovative, but overall, it delivered a satisfying horror experience for fans of Thai supernatural thrillers.

Fun Fact

The film was shot primarily on location at an actual abandoned school, adding to its eerie authenticity.

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