‘Detective Kien: The Headless Horror’ – Hit Vietnamese Horror Movie Comes to U.S. Theaters This Weekend

Billed as “the #1 horror thriller of all time in Vietnam,” Detective Kien: The Headless Horror is coming to select theaters here in the United States courtesy of 3388 Films this weekend.

Deadline details, “The film will be in cinemas in the U.S., Germany, Czech Republic and Slovakia starting from May 29. UK, Canada, Norway, Sweden and Poland release on May 30, with France, Bulgaria and Japan to follow.” Watch the official trailer for Detective Kien below.

In director Victor Vu’s Vietnamese horror movie, “Detective Kien investigates a headless body found in a rural Vietnamese village during the Nguyen Dynasty. As supernatural elements emerge, he faces chilling twists in this 19th-century mystery.” Quoc Huy, Dinh Ngoc Diep, Tran Quoc Anh, Doan Minh Anh, My Uyen, Quoc Cuong, and Pham Quynh Anh star.

Vu said in a statement, “One of my greatest passions is to explore Vietnam’s culture and the distinct beauty of the country through my films, no matter what genre I’m working in. Detective Kien is special because it offers audiences a glimpse into Vietnam’s past. The movie was shot in villages and homes that are 200 years old. Considerable attention was given to the production design, costumes, props and locations – to offer the most realistic portrayal of Vietnamese society during the Nguyen dynasty.”

“I want to share this world that we recreated with international audiences, with the hope that they will gain a better understanding of the rich tapestry of traditions, customs and beliefs that characterize the unique culture of Vietnam,” the director continues.

According to Deadline, Detective Kien: The Headless Horror scared up approximately $5.8 million in its first eight days in release in Vietnam, “on track to become Vietnam’s 2nd highest grossing film of the year.” It’s “already the 8th biggest of all time overall in its home country.”