And here is our part two…
Dear Granny
Unlike the others, this episode’s opening feels particularly refreshing. It begins with Montha (Bee Namthip Jongrachatawiboon) taking a tranquil walk by a lake with her mother. The scene is relaxing, almost lulling viewers into a false sense of security, as they stroll under a crisp blue sky with the gentle sound of waves in the background. This serene moment sharply contrasts with the fear and mystery that unfolds with the sudden disappearance of Montha’s mother.
Back home, Montha faces her anguished daughter, Nulek (Sydney Supitcha Sangkhachinda), who is furious about her apparent neglect toward both her grandmother and herself. Nulek ultimately blames Montha for her father leaving them.
Many of these stories are quite harsh toward women – while fathers often abandon their families or resort to infidelity, the children turn against the mothers. It’s a recurring theme throughout many of these tales. In a desperate attempt to bring her mother back and soothe her daughter, Montha turns to a shaman and performs a ritual.
The shaman warns that if the ritual is successful, her mother will return in three days, building suspense as the countdown begins. Naturally, on the third day, the atmosphere intensifies with a thunderstorm and torrential rain. While their wish comes true, the person who returns is not quite as they expected. Strange occurrences follow, and the story picks up pace from its otherwise slow buildup.
As always, things are not what they seem. Traditional childhood songs mix with eerie special effects, and the terror finally sets in. The sound design pulsates like a heartbeat, heightening the tension. A chilling game of hide-and-seek between the grandmother and Nulek ensues, escalating into a heavy metal frenzy with roaring guitar riffs and bloodcurdling screams. It’s an intense and genuinely terrifying sequence. While the ending feels slightly anticlimactic, if you’re a fan of ghost stories, death metal, major jump scares, and unexpected plot twists, this episode is definitely worth watching.
Viral Curse
This story leans toward a more emotional scare, focusing on a single mum, Ple (Nina Yarinda Bunnag), raising her six-year-old daughter, Kaew (Irene Maralyn Chatwattanasin). Struggling to make ends meet, Ple insists on providing the best for her child, including enrolling her in an expensive school. The sense of unease builds quickly when Ple, on a rare night out catching up with friends, leaves Kaew home alone. The tension feels foreshadowed by the Terror Tuesday podcast Ple had been watching the previous day.
The bond between the mother and daughter is heartwarming—they exist in their own little world, where their happiness feels precious despite their hardships. You find yourself rooting for them, hoping for a happy and successful ending.
The creepiness and unease unfold subtly, with faint creaks and noises slipping in during quiet moments, hinting at the horror to come. Premonitions arrive in small, well-timed jump scares. The tension and emotional weight carry the story effectively – it’s dark, gritty, and hauntingly real, capturing the struggles of a single mother trying to make ends meet while caring for a child who demands her attention 24/7.
Things take a sinister turn, plunging into what seems like a parallel world. Lighting becomes a central element during these scenes, flickering at precisely the right moments to heighten the terror. A recurring theme in these episodes is the non-linear storytelling, which blurs the line between reality and illusion. It’s often difficult to discern what’s real and what’s not. Just when you think you understand what’s happening, the narrative shifts again.
This particular episode strikes a balance between horror and deep sadness, tying itself nicely to the series’ overarching themes and even the title of the show.
I highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys horror, a good scare, or suspense-driven storylines that are neatly wrapped up in 45 minutes. Personally, I believe more series like this should be released – short stories in film format are far more engaging to watch. Each episode is brilliantly shot, and the eerie atmosphere keeps you hooked, eager to see how things will end. The endings never disappoint—most are unexpected and avoid predictability.
The main takeaway is that beyond the horror elements, the real scares lie in the fractured relationships endured by the characters. At its core, the show highlights how deeply people crave love and stability. These may seem like simple desires, but they are incredibly challenging to maintain.
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Written by Kirsty Bright
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