Barunson E&A to Distribute Thai Film "Inherit" Overseas... Director of "The Medium" Returns

Based on the Thai horror classic "Heir of the Devil"
Co-distributed with GDH 559

Movie 'Inherit' Still Cut

Barunson E&A announced on April 2 that it will distribute the horror film "Inherit" overseas in partnership with GDH 559, Thailand's largest film studio.

"Inherit" is the first film in four years from director Banjong Pisanthanakun, known for his work on "Shutter," "Pee Mak," and "The Medium." The original story is based on the renowned Thai mystery horror novel "Heir of the Devil," which was first published in 1991 and has since been adapted into a drama, establishing itself as a proven intellectual property. Director Pisanthanakun has reinterpreted the story for modern audiences, depicting a wealthy family gradually falling apart due to the invasion of an ancient centipede spirit.

GDH is a subsidiary of GMM Grammy, Thailand's largest entertainment group, and is recognized as the country's most successful film studio. In 2024, it earned 73.8 million dollars with "How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies," and last year, "The Useful Ghost" won the Critics' Week Grand Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, further expanding GDH’s international presence.

Barunson E&A has been expanding collaborations with Southeast Asian production companies. In Indonesia, the company has signed an exclusive contract with Come and See Pictures, the production company led by director Joko Anwar, to jointly produce and sell international titles. Their first achievement, "Ghost in the Cell," premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival this year and was pre-sold to over 100 countries.

Yoonhee Choi, CEO of Barunson E&A, stated, "'Inherit' deeply explores the themes of family, guilt, and hypocrisy, delivering an emotional resonance to global audiences. We look forward to developing a close creative partnership with GDH and director Banjong Pisanthanakun."

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