Writer: Loong Wai Ting

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Watch this if you liked: “The Blair Witch Project”, TV’s “The Unbelievable”

First of all, "The Unbelievable" is not for the faint of heart. With extreme scenes showcasing dead bodies from the 2004 tsunami tragedy to a man who had committed suicide by hanging himself in an abandoned house, "The Unbelievable" proves to audiences from the Chinese-speaking region that it is one of the best documentaries around dealing with the supernatural. For serious X-Files junkies out there, this is precisely the sort of movie you would want to see.

"The Unbelievable" explores cases of voodoo practice, life after death, exorcism, ghostly haunting and spiritual communication, which is mainly based in Bangkok, Thailand. Malaysia is also part of their exploration. Compared to the TV version, "The Unbelievable" has the same special effects. However, one piece of advice: viewer discretion is strongly advised because you're going to sit through about one and a half hours for it.

The shooting process follows very much like the reality TV show, where the camera is continuously recording live in areas with paranormal activities. Pay closer attention and you might find yourself staring at something strange. The camera placement is very much the same throughout the entire movie, with the standard 45 degree angle as the opening shot. The show-it-all format in "The Unbelievable" is by far the most interesting factor of the movie.

"The Unbelievable" is fresh and at the same time informative for anyone who is always asking questions pertaining to life and death. It is truly an eye-opening experience for all.


Cinema Online, 05 September 2009