Kang Mak

Kang Mak from Pee Mak is a film that attempts to carry on the legacy of Pee Mak (2013) with Thailand's signature horror-comedy blend. It delivers nostalgia while adding more modern touches to its storytelling. A 7/10 rating feels fair because the film successfully entertains with its quirky, absurd Thai humor and provides just enough horror to keep the tension alive.

The film's strengths lie in its humor and cast chemistry, which create a fresh and entertaining dynamic. Visually, it feels more polished with improved effects that build up the eerie atmosphere without overshadowing the comedy. However, the story itself isn't as strong as Pee Mak. Some parts feel repetitive, and certain jokes may resonate more with local audiences, making it slightly less impactful for international viewers.

Overall, this film remains a fun experience, especially for fans of Thai horror-comedy. It balances fright and laughter effectively, though it doesn't quite reach the iconic status of its predecessor.

Directed by Herwin Novianto, 'Kang Mak from Pee Mak' stands out as an impressive Indonesian adaptation of Thailand's all-time highest-grossing film, 'Pee Mak,' released in 2013. While I can't recall the original, this remake delivered a delightful mix of humor, thrills, adventure, and romance! Now, I'm eager to track down the original version.

This film masterfully combines comedy, drama, and local cultural elements, showcasing how a well-crafted adaptation can resonate with Indonesian audiences. Central to this remake are Vino G. Bastian (Makmur) and the remarkable Marsha Timothy (Sari), who portray a couple with undeniable chemistry and connection. Their performances add emotional richness and tenderness that is often lacking in Western films.

The humor typical of Indonesia was both refreshing and unique, making me laugh out loud! Although there were some genuinely scary moments, I found this film to be more of a romance-an excellent one at that-highlighting values and a sense of unconditional love that seems to be fading in today's world.

Highly recommended for a good time...

P. S. Don't miss the mid-credits scenes!

This adaptation movie from the Thailand version is so good. Although not better than the original version, but it can gives me satisfaction and a nice film for an Entertainment. It can gives me mixed emotion happy, laugh, sad, and else. I can really feel the relationship between Makmur and Sari. And the comedy is so so so good, it makes me laugh all the time. But i find the start part of the movie, the war part the jokes is kinda cringe for me. But just that, the rest of the comedy is so good. Maybe it's just expectation that this movie would give me a horror part too. But the reality is no, there's no part of this movie that scares me. But i don't find it bad, it's just my expectation. Nice movie.