Suay Laak Sai (2007)

Directors:

Piraphan Laoyont
Thodsapol Siriwiwat

Release Date:

14 June 2007 (Thailand)

Genre:

Crime | Horror

Tagline:

Beauty cannot last but death is forever

Plot:

A group of sexy nurses who harvest organs are haunted by the vengeful spirit of one of their dead patients.

Plot Keywords:

Nurse | Murder | Hospital | Midnight | Corpse

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Libby Brien	...	Additional Voices (voice: English version)
Dollaros Dachapratumwan	...	Jo
Philip Hersh	...	Additional Voices (voice: English version)
Wichan Jarujinda	...	Dr. Taa
Kanya Rattapetch	...	Ae
Chidjan Rujiphun	...	Nook
Chon Wachananon	...	Tawan
Ase Wang	...	Yim

Also Known As:

Sick Nurses (International: English title)

Runtime:

82 min

Country:

Thailand

Language:

Thai

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Certification:

USA:Not Rated | South Korea:18 | UK:18

Company:

Sahamongkol Film International

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: When Ase Wang's character is being drowned in the fish tank, you can see a crew member in the reflection of the glass.

Suay Laak Sai

I wasn't really expecting the humor and self-mocking way 'Sick Nurses' presents its material. I was expecting a more serious outing. This ain't Shakespeare! Don't come here for a deep, intricate story. This is a fun, light on plot flick with some creative death. The film gives each woman a bit of screen time, enough to learn her compulsion. And the women, of course are all young and attractive, mucking about in form fitting nurse uniforms. The film takes place inside a patient-less hospital with a disproportionate staff of nurses that seem to live on the premise. They spend their time kissing and giggling, trying on paper earrings, exercising and vomiting. You know, all the things us women do when we are alone. The characterizations are exaggerations of female behavior and the personalities are way over-the-top. There are a few humorous and self-mocking scenes between the various women I found entertaining, but at the same time, had me looking forward to their death. The ghost is the stereotypical long black haired ghost but has been given a comically sadistic attitude and takes great pleasure watching her victims die. The first half of this film is set-up and background, but the second half is all about the death. The wonderfully wicked and wacky way the gals die is definitely the highlight of this film. That poor bulimic girl! You can use your imagination on how she will die, but you would be unlikely to see this coming. I don't want to spoil all the fun, but each death is practically an art project. The effects are generally decent, although there is some unnecessary use of CGI that looked pretty damn cheesy. It may be light on plot but you can't deny 'Sick Nurses' its craftiness. 'Sick Nurses' is a silly, cheeky little film. Throw in some creatively nasty death scenes where the revenge is based on each woman's vice and you've got yourself a tasty Thai treat. Recommended.