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Wikipedia article
'Vikaljarek' is a Khmer horror film directed by Huy Yaleng. It stars Huy Yaleng, Vandy Piseth and Vathtey Chhom. At the time of its release, it was one of the few Khmer films that were in the horror genre.
Background
The title of the film translated means psychosis.'JaiKon Movie Site', 22 December 2016 - [http://www.cinema.com.kh/en/articles/news_details.aspx?search=2016.n_vikaljarekgetshonoredinchina_33119&title=-Vikaljarek-gets-honored-in-China- "Vikaljarek" gets honored in China 'Writer: Khen Sophara'] It was released on 2 Dec 2016.'JaKkon Movie Site' - [http://www.cinema.com.kh/en/movies/details.aspx?search=2016.11746.vikaljaret.23397 Vikaljarek, Movie details] The locations it was filmed in include, Central Market, on Monivong Boulevard, also the post office.'The Phnom Penh Post', Fri, 8 July 2016 - [http://www.phnompenhpost.com/post-weekend/horror-thriller-takes-stab-depicting-mental-illness Horror-thriller takes a stab at depicting mental illness by Vandy Muong] A month after its screening in China, it was set to go to Thailand. General Manager of PuPrum Entertainment revealed that his company was working with Westec Media Limited to export it to Laos.'JaiKon Movie Site', 03 February 2017 - [http://www.cinema.com.kh/en/articles/news_details.aspx?search=2017.n_thlaosnextmarketvikaljarek_33794 Thailand, Laos next markets for "Vikaljarek 'Writer: Khen Sophara'] In 2005 Huy Yaleng was assistant director at CamPro Films, and worked on the film 'Pteah khmaoch tinh'.'The Phnom Penh Post', Thu, 26 June 2008 - [http://www.phnompenhpost.com/lifestyle/villagers-pray-spirits-ghost-house Villagers pray to spirits of 'ghost house' by Tracey Shelton and Nguon Sovan]Imdb - [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6222878/ The Haunted House (2005)] Along with 'Welcome to Hell', 'Diamond Island' and 'Love to the Power of 4', it was one of four PuPrum Entertainment films that had their trailers shown at a press conference held at the VIP Lounge of Major Cineplex, 2nd Floor AEON Mall on September 19, 2016.Cam Social News, September 19, 2016 - [http://www.camsocial.news/article/3254 Press Conference on the Cambodian Movies in Phnom Penh]
Story
Sopheap is a man works on a building site in Phnom Penh . When he was a child, he lost his family. They were killed. He also suffers from psychotic episodes. Vichet is his friend. he is suffering from bullying at his work place as well as people he comes across. One day the bullies start to die.'The Phnom Penh Post', Fri, 8 July 2016 - [http://www.phnompenhpost.com/post-weekend/horror-thriller-takes-stab-depicting-mental-illness Horror-thriller takes a stab at depicting mental illness by Vandy Muong]Reception abroad
The film attracted attention in China. One of the very few horror films to come out of Cambodia, it got an exclusive screening at The First Lanmei International Film Week, held in Nanjing, China in December 2016. It managed to pick up the "Screening Award" there. Director Yaleng was also asked for permission for his film to be shown at schools in Nanjing as well as it be shown at the Ministry of Arts. Local film makers had also expressed interest in buying the rights to the film so it could be remade.'JaiKon Movie Site', 22 December 2016 - [http://www.cinema.com.kh/en/articles/news_details.aspx?search=2016.n_vikaljarekgetshonoredinchina_33119&title=-Vikaljarek-gets-honored-in-China- "Vikaljarek" gets honored in China 'Writer: Khen Sophara']
Specs
Running Time: 1 Hour 25 Minutes
Distributor: PuPrum Entertainment'JaiKon Movie Site' - [http://www.cinema.com.kh/en/movies/details.aspx?search=2016.11746.vikaljaret.23397 Vikaljarek, Movie details]
References
Category:2016 films
Category:Khmer-language films
Category:2016 horror films
Category:Cambodian horror films
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