Thailand, 1941—a handful of Japanese soldiers and their prisoners are trapped in a cursed mine. The shaft has been blocked by a bomb. In the confinement of the mine, they soon discover that they’re not alone. This is the hunting grounds of a giant carnivorous centipede, and it is lurking in the deep, damp tunnels. Suddenly, enemies must band together to survive. Omukade is Thai directing duo Pakphum Wongjinda and Chalit Krileadmongkon’s prequel to their horror hit Creepy Crawly (2022). Inspired by Japanese folklore, the movie is an entertaining yokai nightmare full of action, creature terror, and claustrophobic scares—and also a subtle war parable. (Leonie Markovics)

In attendance of Chalit Krileadmongkon & Pakphum Wongjinda (directors)