Boa... Nguu yak!
A 2006 Thai horror monster film about a giant boa.
Boa... Nguu yak! (also known as just Boa and Constrictor) is a 2006 Thai horror monster film directed by Chaninton Muangsuwan. The film stars Pimpan Chalaikupp and Sittha Lertsrimonkol, and follows a group of teenagers who, after a storm, take shelter in a cave where they encounter a giant boa constrictor.
- director
- Chaninton Muangsuwan
- release_year
- 2006
- country
- Thailand
- genre
- Horror monster film
- box_office
- $302,950
- opening_weekend_rank
- 2nd in Thailand
Lore & Background
The film's synopsis describes a group of teenagers who journey by balloon to a remote forest in search of a missing friend. A brutal storm forces them down, and they take shelter in a dark cave, unaware that a ferocious and enormous Boa is resting there. They must fight for their lives. The cast includes Pimpan Chalaikupp as Nattacha, Sittha Lertsrimonkol as Soet, Kiratikorn Ratkulthorn as Phrae, Nophand Boonyai as Khin, Tawngrak Assawarat as Sida, and Phoophan Khannathap as Go.
Reader's Guide
Boa... Nguu yak! is a Thai horror monster film released in 2006. It received very negative reviews, with critics noting bad CGI, an awful script, and generic characters. Robert Beveridge of Popcorn for Breakfast highlighted the presence of typical SFCOM markers. AnimalAttack gave the film an average score of 3 out of 6. The film had a modest box office performance, grossing $302,950 overall, with a second-place opening weekend in Thailand. It was released on DVD in Hungary and France, but as of 2018 there were no plans for a U.S. release. The film is listed under 'List of killer snake films' and has an IMDb page.
Did You Know?
- The film was released in Thailand on April 27, 2006.
- It grossed $167,154 in its opening weekend in Thailand, ranking second.
- The film was released on DVD in Hungary on January 15, 2010.
- As of 2018, there were no plans for a U.S. release.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boa... Nguu yak!?
It's a 2006 Thai horror monster film directed by Chaninton Muangsuwan that centers on a group of teenagers trapped in a cave after a storm, where they face off against a massive boa constrictor.
Who stars in Boa... Nguu yak!?
The two lead performers are Pimpan Chalaikupp and Sittha Lertsrimonkol, who play among the group of teens caught in the cave encounter.
What's the basic plot of Boa... Nguu yak!?
A group of teenagers seeks shelter in a cave during a storm and discovers they are not alone, as a giant boa constrictor has made the cave its territory, turning their refuge into a deadly trap.
How did Boa... Nguu yak! perform at the Thai box office?
The film grossed roughly $302,950 and opened at number two in Thailand, making it a solid commercial entry for a small-budget monster picture.
What other titles is Boa... Nguu yak! released under?
Audiences and databases sometimes list the film simply as 'Boa' or under the English title 'Constrictor,' all referring to the same 2006 Chaninton Muangsuwan production.
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