Epic Pictures To Release Thai/Chinese Giant Monster Movie THE LAKE!

Hollywood based Epic Pictures Group have acquired North American distribution rights, sales rights ex-Asia, and has also taken an investment position in Thailand’s highly anticipated giant monster movie THE LAKE!

Plans are to release the film March 10th in a limited theatrical run, and digitally on March 14th. Blu-ray pre-orders begin on the same day as the digital release (March 14), with online retailers shipping The Lake home early on April 14th, and retail outlets getting discs on shelves June 13th!

‘A gigantic and bloodthirsty monster emerges from a lake after its egg is stolen and unleashes its fury on a town’s inhabitants, leaving a trail of destruction and death in its wake. The town of Bueng Kan, now cut off from the outside world, must mobilize its officials and citizens, as well as a group of scientists that are in town conducting research, to catch this predator before it’s too late.’

Regarding The Lake, Director Lee Thongkham had this to say:

“This movie will bring back the nostalgia of when we first loved the original monster movies with animatronics and puppets. But the most exciting thing about the movie is watching this monster movie with 40% CGI. You will feel the real and spectacular scope and scale from Thai cinema. The realness of the monster stomps. The realness of our monster roars and so forth.

This monster genre has been used in so many territories. But what makes our monster stand out from the rest is that it is real and it has a unique ability which we can’t give out the main plot point. But be assured that there will be a reason why we chose to use animatronic gigantic monsters in the story”

Epic Pictures Group CEO Patrick Ewald adds:

“Inspired by the effects of real world environmental disasters, The Lake is a gripping movie that utilizes both practical and visual effects in truly impressive fashion.  Following in the massive footsteps of Godzilla from Japan and The Host from Korea, The Lake is Thailand’s bold answer to the creature feature.  We are so excited to unleash this ferocious beast upon audiences.”

The film’s impressive gigantic monster, designed by Hollywood special effects wizard Jordu Schell (Cloverfield), was brought to life using a combination of life-sized practical animatronics and CGI.

Credits

Directed By – Lee Thongkham (The Maid)
Produced By – Watson Boy Homsangpradit
Executive Producer – Patrick Ewald
Cast:
Thai Cast
● Sushar Manaying (Yes or No)
● Teerapat Satjakul (The Maid)
● Vithaya Pansringarm (The Last Executioner)
● Wanmai Chatborirak
● Lamyai Haithongkham (Singer, Phu Sao Khar Lor)
● Thanachart Tulyachart ( Poo Bao Tai Ban)
● Eed Ponglang (YouTube)
Chinese Cast
● Su Qiucheng
● Ren Youxuan (Love Behind the Melody)
● Zang Jinsheng (Journey to the West)

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