Vietnamese horror film inspired by childhood game

The film revolves around a group of friends who go on vacation together in Da Lat. The healing trip suddenly turns into a disaster when they play a game of five-ten and a terrible secret from the past is revealed.

First teaser poster of the movie Five Ten. Photo: Producer

The first teaser poster revealed by the crew is the image of a girl in a seductive outfit facing the closet, counting "five, ten..." to start the game, while the others find a place to hide.

The creepy point lies in the bloodstain in the shape of a hand on the girl’s back, along with the half-opened cupboard door, as a warning of lurking dangers. The red and black tones of the movie poster create a sense of insecurity, while the tagline “You hide, I’ll find” suggests a haunting game.

Five ten is commonly known as the popular children's game of hide and seek, with the rules being that one person seeks out the others while they hide.

The work was directed by Tan Hoang Thong. Photo: DPCC

According to director Tan Hoang Thong, this is a familiar folk game, but when placed in the context of a horror film, it brings a creepy feeling because it is directly related to disappearance and stalking - two of the core elements of horror films.

“Players must run away and hide to avoid detection - when translated into metaphorical meaning, it is a battle of wits and deception between people, where each person tries to hide their truth, cover up their sins or secrets. But the more they cover up, the greater the price they have to pay,” director Tan Hoang Thong shared.

The film marks the return to the big screen of Tran Phong, the actor famous for his role as Dung in Mat Biec (2019) or horror projects: Rung The Menh (2021), Chuyen Ma Near Home (2022) and Dao Doc Dat: Tu Mau Thien Linh Cai (2022).

In addition, the film brings together actors: Huynh Tu Uyen, Tran Van Anh, Nam Nam, Vuong Thanh Tung, Ho Quang Man, Nguyen Trung Huy, Hoa Thao, Raman Quoc Cuong...

Tran Phong will return in this horror film project. Photo: Producer

Five Ten is scheduled to premiere on May 30 in theaters nationwide.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/phim-kinh-di-viet-lay-cam-hung-tu-tro-choi-tuoi-tho-post787693.html