According to film director Tran Huu Tan, the movie earned a record revenue of VND55 billion, equal to over US$2.26 million, following nine days of nationwide screening to make it one of the top seven highest-grossing Vietnamese movies this year.
The film tells the story of a normal wedding of a young girl in Hell Village, an infamous village that no one comes in or out of, which was disturbed by a creepy-looking stranger. It soon turns to tragedy as she and all the villagers are gradually devastated by a series of brutal murders which are connected to an ancient black magic practice and the village’s dark past.
Earlier, Vietnam-based sales agent Skyline Media also unveiled that Kẻ ăn hồn was among five new Vietnamese titles for sale and distribution at the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFN) market which accompanies the Busan International Film Festival.
Vietnamese viewers prefer foreign to local on Netflix
More Vietnamese are watching Republic of Korean and American films than Vietnamese films on the digital movie platform Netflix.
Exploring ancient mansion of unique architecture in Hanoi
An ancient mansion in Hang Be street of Hanoi, which was built in 1925 by Truong Trong Vong, a famous building contractor in the early 20th century, has become a spotlight in a tour around the city.
Vietnam’s Kumanthong-themed film to hit international cinemas, with video
“Thien Than Ho Menh” (Guardian Angel) is scheduled to hit the big screens in 12 countries after its premier in Vietnam in late April.
Vietnamese movie among top 10 most popular in the US
NDO – “Bo gia” (Dad! I’m Sorry), a Vietnamese comedy-drama film produced by celebrity Tran Thanh, was named among the Top 10 most favoured movies in the US market last weekend, according to the box office statistical unit Box Office Mojo, even though it was only premiered in 20 theatres.
Vietnamese films introduced in Venezuela
NDO/VNA – A Vietnamese film week took place in the Tulio Febres Cordero culture centre in Mérida state, Venezuela from July 15-20.
