When was Shutter released?

Shutter was first released on 9 September 2004. In the US it played at the Tribeca Film Festival on 23 April 2005, with a further release listed for 26 April 2005 and a DVD premiere on 27 March 2007.

Where can I watch Shutter (2004) in the US?

It is listed as streaming free on Kanopy and Hoopla and free with ads on Fandango at Home Free.

Who is in the cast of Shutter?

Ananda Everingham stars as Tun and Natthaweeranuch Thongmee plays Jane. Achita Sikamana, Unnop Chanpaibool, Titikarn Tongprasearth and Sivagorn Muttamara appear in supporting roles.

Who directed Shutter?

Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom directed it. They co-wrote the script with Sophon Sakdaphisit.

How long is Shutter and what language is it in?

Shutter runs 96 minutes. It is a Thai film with Thai-language dialogue.

Shutter (2004): Plot, Cast, Release & Where to Watch

Shutter Plot Summary (No Spoilers)

Shutter (original Thai title: ชัตเตอร์ กดติดวิญญาณ) begins on a dark road outside Bangkok. Tun, a working photographer, and Jane are driving home when their car strikes a young woman. Panicked, they leave the scene without stopping to help, and they try to carry on with their lives as though nothing happened.

The pair cannot outrun what they did. When Tun develops his latest rolls of film, pale, blurred shapes start to appear in frames where nothing should be. At first he treats them as technical flaws, but the shadows keep coming back, and Jane becomes convinced they mean something. Sleepless nights and growing guilt push the two of them to look for an explanation behind the images. Their search pulls them into unsettling corners of their own past.

The film builds its scares around photography itself, from darkrooms and Polaroids to the idea that a camera might capture what the eye misses. The result is a slow-tightening mystery about guilt, memory and the things people try to leave behind.

Shutter — Mood illustration, not a still from the film — Mood illustration, not a still from the film

What Makes Shutter Notable

Directors and writers: Shutter is the feature collaboration of Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom. They co-wrote the screenplay with Sophon Sakdaphisit.
Cast: Ananda Everingham plays Tun and Natthaweeranuch Thongmee plays Jane. The supporting cast includes Achita Sikamana as Natre, Unnop Chanpaibool as Tonn, Titikarn Tongprasearth as Jim and Sivagorn Muttamara as Meng.
Genre: The film blends horror, mystery and thriller. It relies on atmosphere and dread as much as on jump scares, and its tagline is “The most terrifying images are the ones that are real.”
Origin: This is a Thai production from GMM Pictures Co. and GMM Tai Hub (GTH), with dialogue in Thai. The film reached international audiences through festival screenings, including the Tribeca Film Festival in 2005.
Runtime: 96 minutes.

Who Will Enjoy Shutter

If you are searching for a Shutter review to decide whether to watch it, the points below describe what the film offers.

Fans of Asian ghost stories and supernatural horror
Viewers who like mysteries that unfold piece by piece
Photography enthusiasts curious about a horror story built around cameras and film
Anyone exploring Thai cinema from the 2000s
Viewers comfortable with subtitled films (original Thai audio)

Release Date & Where to Watch Shutter

Shutter was first released on 9 September 2004. In the United States it screened at the Tribeca Film Festival on 23 April 2005, followed by a release listed for 26 April 2005 with an R rating. A DVD premiere is listed for 27 March 2007.

Where to watch in the US: According to current listings, Shutter is available to stream for free on Kanopy and Hoopla, which typically require a library card. It is also on Fandango at Home Free, a free service with ads. A trailer is available. Availability can change, so check each service before you plan to watch.

Trailer

Cast

Ananda Everinghamas Tun
Natthaweeranuch Thongmeeas Jane
Achita Sikamanaas Natre
Unnop Chanpaiboolas Tonn
Titikarn Tongprasearthas Jim
Sivagorn Muttamaraas Meng
Chachchaya Chalempholas Tonn's Wife
Kachornsak Naruepatras Tee

Photo: TMDB

FAQ

When was Shutter released?: Shutter was first released on 9 September 2004. In the US it played at the Tribeca Film Festival on 23 April 2005, with a further release listed for 26 April 2005 and a DVD premiere on 27 March 2007.
Where can I watch Shutter (2004) in the US?: It is listed as streaming free on Kanopy and Hoopla and free with ads on Fandango at Home Free.
Who is in the cast of Shutter?: Ananda Everingham stars as Tun and Natthaweeranuch Thongmee plays Jane. Achita Sikamana, Unnop Chanpaibool, Titikarn Tongprasearth and Sivagorn Muttamara appear in supporting roles.
Who directed Shutter?: Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom directed it. They co-wrote the script with Sophon Sakdaphisit.
How long is Shutter and what language is it in?: Shutter runs 96 minutes. It is a Thai film with Thai-language dialogue.

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