Brief
Vietnamese horror ‘Bloodline: The Curse Within’ heads to Busan market
The film, set for a Dec. 25 Vietnam release, will be presented to international buyers by Mockingbird Pictures at Busan’s ACFM.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Mockingbird Pictures is taking the Vietnamese supernatural horror film “Bloodline: The Curse Within” to the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) at the Busan International Film Festival, the outlet reported.
What happened
The picture, directed by Đinh Đức Thiện and produced by K8 Studio and Hoàng Gia, will open in Vietnamese cinemas on Dec. 25. It follows a pediatric heart surgeon whose daughter is haunted by a vengeful ghost, forcing him to confront past sins.
What the reports add
Variety notes that award‑winning actor Quách Ngọc Ngoan leads the cast, with support from horror regular Quang Tuấn and Lan Phương, known for the top‑grossing “Phi Phong: The Blood Demon.” The film is marketed under its local title “Huyết Thống.”
What was said
Director Đinh Đức Thiện said, “The supernatural is only one half of ‘Bloodline.’ What interested me was placing medicine and spirituality side by side, while exploring what people are willing to sacrifice when someone they love is threatened.” Business director Phong Duong added, “Audiences today expect more from horror than a strong concept – they expect quality in every aspect of the filmmaking.”
How it came about
Mockingbird Pictures, which handles over 60 theatrical releases and 100 post‑theatrical titles annually, aims to push Vietnamese and Southeast Asian genre films into global markets, the article explained.
Key facts
- Mockingbird Pictures will present “Bloodline: The Curse Within” at Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market. (variety.com)
- The film opens in Vietnam on Dec. 25, 2026. (variety.com)
- Director Đinh Đức Thiện says the film pairs medicine with spirituality. (variety.com)
- Quách Ngọc Ngoan leads the cast, joined by Quang Tuấn and Lan Phương. (variety.com)
Sources
- [1] variety.com — originally reported as “Vietnamese Supernatural Horror ‘Bloodline: The Curse Within’ Heads to Busan Market With Mockingbird Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)”
