Plot: A sinister ritual conducted in a house draws out a wandering spirit. It's an unintended effect of the ritual, but the people present now have to deal with a spirit that possesses them and turns them into violent creatures, attacking the others in the house. Luckily, there's a priest who can calm the spirit, but getting rid of it altogether will turn out to be tricky.
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January 17, 2025
A pretty decent, sometimes stylish horror by Sasanatieng, but I'm far from convinced this is the genre for him. The man is known for being crazy colorful and goofy, and the horror doesn't account for that. There are some solid, memorable moments here, but it's far from Sasanatieng's best work.
The folklore has a few interesting twists, though Reside will feel familiar for anyone who's seen a few Asian horror films. Not all performances are equally great and the film isn't all that tense. The cinematography is proper though and the finale is impressive enough. It's not a bad film, but within Sasanatieng's oeuvre, it's far from a standout.