Art of the Devil 3
A prequel exploring Panor's black magic revenge.
Art of the Devil 3 (Thai: ลองของ 2 or Long khong 2) is a 2008 Thai horror film directed by the Ronin Team, a collective of eight directors including Kongkiat Khomsiri, Art Thamthrakul, Yosapong Polsap, Putipong Saisikaew, Isara Nadee, Pasith Buranajan, and Seree Pongniti. Released by Five Star Production, it serves as a prequel to the 2005 film Art of the Devil 2 and a sequel to the film Panor 2 2026, filling in the back story of the character Miss Panor, portrayed by Napakpapha Nakprasitte, who turns to black magic for revenge.
- directors
- Kongkiat Khomsiri, Art Thamthrakul, Yosapong Polsap, Putipong Saisikaew, Isara Nadee, Pasith Buranajan, Seree Pongniti
- release_year
- 2008
- country
- Thailand
- genre
- Horror
- production_company
- Five Star Production
- lead_actor
- Napakpapha Nakprasitte
Lore & Background
The film opens with the magician Dit torturing his former master for the 'Third Eye', a power that would make him a full disciple of the Three-Eyed God. After killing the master, Dit suffers from a rotting wound caused by black magic consuming him. Meanwhile, in a hospital, Miss Panor is strapped to a bed in the psychiatric ward, pregnant. Ten years earlier, Panor had tutored Pen and Ta; Ta's father Prawase poisoned his first wife Duen to marry Panor. Ta's family enlists Dit to transfer Duen's soul into Panor's body, using Ta's blood and a ritual. During the ceremony, Dit sees the Third Eye bulging from Panor's forehead and covets it. Panor's soul is trapped in a mirror, and Duen's soul enters Panor's body, but the red string meant to bind the soul falls off, causing Duen's soul to loosen. The mirror breaks, Panor's soul returns, and Dit flees. Panor then uses black magic to kill family members, including causing Pen's fetus to explode, and burns Ta's skin with a blow torch. A flashback reveals Panor as a child visiting a monk to create a love spell after being bullied. The film ends one year later with Ta meeting his five school friends, beginning Art of the Devil 2.
Reader's Guide
Art of the Devil 3 is significant as a connecting entry in the Thai horror franchise, bridging the events of Panor 2 2026 and Art of the Devil 2. It expands the mythology of the Third Eye and black magic, focusing on the origins of the vengeful character Miss Panor. The film was featured at the 2008 Fantastic Fest and Fantasia Festival, indicating its reception in international genre film circuits. Its legacy lies in its role within the Ronin Team's collaborative directorial effort and its contribution to the narrative continuity of the series, particularly in explaining Panor's transformation into a black magic practitioner. The film's graphic horror elements, such as the removal of a fetus and the use of a blow torch, are consistent with the franchise's reputation for extreme content.
Did You Know?
- The film was directed by a collective of eight directors known as the 'Ronin Team'.
- It is a prequel to the 2005 film Art of the Devil 2 and a sequel to Panor 2 2026.
- The character Miss Panor is portrayed by Napakpapha Nakprasitte.
- The film was screened at the 2008 Fantastic Fest and 2008 Fantasia Festival.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Art of the Devil 3?
Art of the Devil 3 (Thai: ลองของ 2, or Long Khong 2) is a 2008 Thai horror film produced by Five Star Production. It was helmed by the Ronin Team, a collective of eight Thai filmmakers working collaboratively on the project.
Where does Art of the Devil 3 sit in the Long Khong franchise?
The film acts as a prequel to the 2005 entry Art of the Devil 2 while simultaneously serving as a sequel to Panor 2 2026. Its narrative purpose is to fill in the backstory of Miss Panor and explain how she first turned to black magic.
Who plays Miss Panor in Art of the Devil 3?
Napakpapha Nakprasitte portrays Miss Panor, whose descent into vengeful black magic forms the emotional core of the film.
Who directed Art of the Devil 3?
The Ronin Team, a collective of eight directors, helmed the project, with credits including Kongkiat Khomsiri, Art Thamthrakul, Yosapong Polsap, Putipong Saisikaew, Isara Nadee, Pasith Buranajan, and Seree Pongniti.
What is the central conflict in Art of the Devil 3?
The story follows Miss Panor as she channels black magic to exact revenge, making her transformation the driving force of the entire narrative. It was released in Thailand in 2008 under the Five Star Production banner.
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