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Ching Roi Ching Lan
Ching Roi Ching Lan, also known as Ching 100 Ching 1,000,000, is a Thai game show, and one of the most popular in the country, having run more than twenty years and won several awards. The show is in four sections, and the participants are the hosts, the comedy performers and celebrity guests. The comedy team performs a real-life episode from the life of a guest, and contestants bet whether they will be successful. The contestant with the highest score then goes on to play for a jackpot in the finale.
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Plot Summary
The film follows a young Thai woman named Ple who gets into a confrontation with a street vendor over a seemingly insignificant issue. This escalates into a bizarre and increasingly terrifying series of events as Ple finds herself inexplicably targeted by a vengeful spirit. As the supernatural occurrences intensify, Ple must uncover the true reason behind the haunting before it consumes her entirely.
Critical Reception
Ching Roi Ching Lan, also known as 'My Teacher is a Ghost', was a critical and commercial success in Thailand, lauded for its unique blend of horror and comedy. Reviewers praised its innovative storytelling, effective jump scares, and dark humor, which resonated well with audiences. It became one of the highest-grossing films in Thailand upon its release.
What Reviewers Say
A highly entertaining mix of genuine scares and laugh-out-loud moments.
Praised for its originality in blending horror tropes with Thai cultural elements.
Bongkoj Khongmalai delivers a standout performance as the protagonist.
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Fun Fact
The film's title, 'Ching Roi Ching Lan', translates to 'One Hundred Times, One Thousand Times', referencing the escalating nature of the curses and bad luck that befall the protagonist.
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