A series of film projects released in theaters caused surprise with the participation of prime-time movie actors - who are famous and loved in the "territory" of small screens.
Phi Phong: Bloodworms of the Sacred Forest" - a horror film inspired by folk legends - quickly reached a hundred-billion VND in revenue after more than 6 days in theaters.
The film revolves around the story of 2 sorcerers Con (Kieu Minh Tuan), Duong (Doan Minh Anh) when they go up the mountain to save their mother but are caught up in a series of mysterious and gruesome events in the highlands.
Phi phong" is known as the Thai word for a type of "hybrid ghost" or "vampire" according to Thai beliefs. According to legend, these are normal people during the day, but at night the soul (or head) will separate from the body to find food.
The horror film "Phí phông: Bloodworms of the sacred forest" was filmed in a remote village of Moc Chau, Son La. The script still has many loopholes, but "Phí phông" is a horror work that is meticulously crafted in terms of images and character building.
The film features famous actors from both the South and the North. In particular, the film is surprising to feature 2 "golden hour village chiefs": People's Artist Bui Bai Binh and Meritorious Artist Quoc Tuan.
Playing the roles of 2 villains, People's Artist Bui Bai Binh and Meritorious Artist Quoc Tuan have important scenes, which are "knotted", "unlocked" in the storyline of "Phí phông: Quỷ máu rừng thiêng".
Meritorious Artist Quoc Tuan, after many years of spending time taking care of his son, marks his return in many films. After "Mui pho", Quoc Tuan plays the village chief - a character who keeps many secrets in "Phi phong".
At the most glorious time of his career, Quoc Tuan was loved through a series of gentle main roles in classic TV series such as: 12A and 4H, People Living Around Me... Later, Quoc Tuan was loved for the role of village chief Kien in the movie "Nguoi vac tu va hang tong". With the role of Kien, he is also likened to the "national village chief" of the small screen.
In contrast, People's Artist Bui Bai Binh made his mark when he transformed into villain village chiefs. Before playing cunning village chiefs in "Wind of Kinh Village", "Village Ghost"... People's Artist Bui Bai Binh was almost nailed to a gentle, miserable role.
When transforming into the roles of evil village chiefs, People's Artist Bui Bai Binh received a shower of praise from audiences and directors. In which, the late director Nguyen Huu Phan said that People's Artist Bui Bai Binh transformed excellently when acting in "Wind of Kinh Village" or "Ghost Village".
In the movie "Phí phông: Quỷ máu rừng thiêng", People's Artist Bui Bai Binh also plays a villain. He plays a shaman with dirty secrets, creating bloody conflicts in the village.
People's Artist Bui Bai Binh, born in 1956, has had a long journey attached to cinema when he was a staff member of Vietnam Feature Film Studio. People's Artist Bui Binh participated in many famous films, including Moment of Silence of War, Quiet Town, Son Ca in the City, Guava Season...
Meritorious Artist Quoc Tuan, born in 1961, used to be a staff member of the Youth Theater, then transferred to work at Vietnam Feature Film Studio and retired.
