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Home invasion + exploitation + stoner comedy + slight metaphysical overtone. The beginning suffers from the annoying characters (loud Thai teenagers) and the creators could have done without the resolution, and yet, I feel the weak four stars are an appropriate rating for this really energetic film that’s never boring. The execution and the performances are very good. What bothered me the most was that climax, because I simply don’t like that kind of thing. (19.01.2014)

A horror-exploitation debut from Thailand! The story follows three college students who are in the mood to get high for the new year and invite a drug dealer named Jesus to their house, only this guy doesn't just come to sell drugs and during the course of the evening he changes everyone's life forever! This guy is an absolute beast, the devil incarnate! Charismatic, powerful, scary and funny. From the 30th minute on, all hell breaks loose. I must say, I haven't seen such intense psychological terror in a long time. The film is exquisitely shot, the camera captures all the details beautifully. If you suffer from entomophobia (the fear of insects), the scene in the elevator will literally make you squirm like an earthworm! Creepy, darkly funny, challenging and gripping from start to finish. A roller coaster ride. Recommended for all 8.5/10 (14.01.2014)