The Hunter, Malaysia’s First 3D Film
South East Asia seem to really be pumping out horror flicks at the moment and that is awesome, I say keep em’ coming. What we have here is touted as being Malaysia’s first ever 3D film entitled The Hunter from director Bjarne Wong.
The film is said to be filled with sex and gore and more risqué than anything they’ve done before, lets hope they can pull it off and prove it’s more than just a lot of hype. Anyway, with much thanks to 24FPS we have the translated synopsis and a trailer which you can view below.
The Hunter is written & directed by Bjarne Wong and stars Lou Qi 娄淇 (China) Carmen Soo 苏慧敏 Cindy Chen 陈思颐 Koe Yeet 高艺 Soo Wincci 苏盈之 Smyth Wong 王凯利 Tavani 胡嘉爱 and (Taiwan) Sharifah Amani.
The film is set to hit South East Asian theatres sometime in 2012, for more information and behind-the-scenes images check out their Facebook page and their yet to be constructed official website.
Synopsis: “A film crew from China is tasked to shoot exotic flora and fauna of the world’s mysterious 3rd largest island, Borneo. Historical treasures and hundred year old human skulls still hang in the almost untouched equatorial virgin rainforests native homes, in this the notorious tribal land of the Head-hunters. Locals known for their supernatural prowess, bravery and fighting abilities to survive had been at uncountable wars, ending always with enemy skulls brought back home as trophies. The head-hunters live by the hundreds under one common roof. They wear exquisite tribal tattoos over their bodies, intricate woven cloth, produce practical tools, and arts dedicated nature. But most of all, they craft the sacred and ferocious blades meant for ending their enemies lives, and without hesitation, separating skulls from the bodies. The journey began happily on Borneo Island, little did they expect that some would find love, passion and laughter while almost all will taste the stealthy killing power of the warriors enchanted blade around their necks.”