School Tales
School Tales

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School Tales

2017
Movie
97 min
Thai

Members of the school's marching band are having their final rehearsal. They have to spend the night at the school, and a gang of mischievous students get together to tell ghost stories passed down through generations the horrifying legends of their schools.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Director: Kritsinee.PGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

This anthology film presents a series of interconnected horror stories set within a Thai school. Each segment delves into different supernatural occurrences and urban legends that plague the students and faculty, exploring themes of bullying, obsession, and the dark secrets lurking beneath the surface of a seemingly ordinary educational institution.

Critical Reception

School Tales received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and inventive scares, while some noted inconsistencies in storytelling across the various segments. Audiences generally appreciated its effective use of traditional Thai horror tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its genuinely creepy moments and visual style.

  • Some segments are stronger than others, leading to an uneven viewing experience.

  • Effective at building suspense and delivering jump scares.

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Fun Fact

The film is structured as an anthology, with each story often featuring different characters and directors, though they are linked by the school setting and recurring themes of supernatural dread.

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