Vietnamese ‘Phi Phong: The Blood Demon’ Gets Theatrical Run

Bluebells Studios’ latest horror film, Phi Phong: The Blood Demon, which brings together talent from Vietnam and Thailand, will be getting a theatrical rollout here in the States this summer, reports Deadline.

Set in a remote mountain village, the story draws inspiration from the legend of the ‘Phí Phông’ — a terrifying supernatural entity said to live among humans by day while secretly feeding on the blood and life force of its victims at night. Passed down through generations in the spiritual traditions of northern highland communities, the myth has long been regarded as one of the region’s most chilling supernatural tales.

The ambitious supernatural chiller, rooted in folklore from Vietnam’s northern highlands, will get a summer theatrical release across North America through Mockingbird Pictures.

Directed by Do Quoc Trung, the film stars Vietnamese actors Kieu Minh Tuan, Diep Bao Ngoc, and Doan Minh Anh, alongside Thai child star Nina Nutthacha Padovan, who appeared in the Thai horror series Death Whisperer.

Mockingbird Pictures describes the film as a “large-scale horror production that blends regional mythology with visceral cinematic terror. Combining intense horror sequences, ancient rituals, and the eerie atmosphere of Vietnam’s deep forests, Phi Phong: The Blood Demon has been positioned as one of the most ambitious Vietnamese horror films to date.”

Bluebells Studios and Mockingbird Pictures CEO Trang Doan said the film was produced with the intention of elevating Vietnamese horror cinema to the global stage: “With Phi Phong, we wanted to create a bold Vietnamese horror film that fully embraces the terrifying mythology of our region.

“The legend of the Phi Phong has haunted generations in Vietnam’s highland folklore, and we believe its dark mystique will resonate strongly with international audiences who are increasingly drawn to Southeast Asian horror.”

Trailer soon.