Thai Horror Film 'Inherit' Stars Mai Davika for November Release
GDH and Tofu Films have announced a new horror film titled “Khun Yay Woranat” (Inherit), starring Mai Davika Horne and directed by Tong Bong Pisuttithakul. The movie centers on a vengeful, ageless grandmother seeking her next heir to settle ancient karmic debts, drawing on Thai ancestor‑worship traditions. It is set to debut in theaters across Thailand on November 19, 2026.
The Thai film industry is poised to shake again as leading studios GDH and Tofu Films announce their newest blockbuster horror, “Khun Yay Woranat” (Inherit). The movie brings back a malevolent legend and an undying form to haunt the silver screen, centering on a creeping return to find the next heir and resolve the karmic sins of the past. Inspired by unique Thai ancestor‑worship customs, the tale is reinterpreted for a modern audience. The project’s highlight is the casting of A‑list star Mai Davika Horne in the lead role, marking her return to the horror genre and challenging her acting prowess as she portrays a mystery that spans generations and a rage that refuses to fade. Fans eagerly await whether she can forge a new, powerful and terrifying on‑screen persona. Supporting the lead is a multi‑generational ensemble of veteran and rising talent, including legendary actress Nok Sinjai Phanich, Jui Warattaya Nilkuha, Trin Setthasak, alongside newcomers Bai Por Thitiya Jirapornsri, Mark Pakin Khoonuwiwat, Thai Chayanon Phakdin, and Puek Phongsathon Chongwilat, whose interactions deepen the family’s tangled relationships and inescapable karma. Behind the scenes, director Tong Bong Pisuttithakul — known for the acclaimed “Shutter” and the international hit “The Medium” — brings his signature realism and psychological terror to elevate the story to masterpiece level. “Khun Yay Woratnat” is scheduled to premiere nationwide in theaters on November 19, 2026.
