Overview
A comedic twist on love and the supernatural unfolds in a haunted village.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- warm
- eerie
- date night
- group movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly viewed the film as a highly successful and entertaining Thai comedy horror that refreshes familiar folklore through romance, humor, and strong popular appeal.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Mak's attachment to Nak remains central as rumors and ghostly evidence question whether their family is alive.
The classic Phra Khanong ghost story is presented through the fearful, often absurd reactions of Mak's four friends.
Ter, Puak, Shin, and Aey struggle to tell Mak what they believe about Nak and Dang while risking their own lives.
The film relocates a famous Thai ghost legend into a broadly accessible romantic comedy horror format.
Films like Pee Mak, and why
Warm Bodies
romantic horror comedy blending affectionate relationship drama with supernatural folklore and comic ensemble energy
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
genre-mixing supernatural romance that balances ghostly danger, humor, and sincere emotional attachment
A Chinese Ghost Story
folklore-based horror comedy using friendship, communal fear, and romantic devotion for both scares and warmth
Rigor Mortis
stylized Asian supernatural romance combining comic set pieces with tragic ghost mythology
Movie Details
- Director
- Banjong Pisanthanakun
- Release Date
- 2013-03-28
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (140)
Cast
- Mario Maurer
- Davika Hoorne
- Nattapong Chatpong
- Pongsatorn Jongwilas
- Attharut Kongrasri
- Kantapat Permpoonpatcharasuk
- Sirinuch Petchurai
- Sean Jindachot
- Jongruay Somjinna
- Nimit Luksameepong
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Pee Mak about?
- A devoted soldier returns to his village and clings to his family while his friends confront the terrifying possibility that his wife and child are ghosts.
- What is Pee Mak like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Pee Mak as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Pee Mak violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Pee Mak as mild.
- What did critics think of Pee Mak?
- Critics broadly viewed the film as a highly successful and entertaining Thai comedy horror that refreshes familiar folklore through romance, humor, and strong popular appeal.
- Which films are like Pee Mak?
- Films with a similar feel include Warm Bodies, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, A Chinese Ghost Story, and Rigor Mortis.
- How long is Pee Mak?
- Pee Mak runs 112 minutes.
- Where can I watch Pee Mak?
- In United States, Pee Mak is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store.
