The Taiwan Horror Film Festival 2026 has officially begun, a film festival eagerly anticipated by horror movie fans. It is held through the collaboration of the Federation of National Film Associations, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand, Wild Grass Creator Association, GrX Studio, Monomyth—a company that seeks and develops market-potential works for Taiwan’s drama and film industry—and the Thai co-organizer Draconic Co., Ltd. The event runs from 20 to 21 October 2026, with the first day held at Bangkok University in Pathum Thani province, and the second day at House Samyan cinema on the 5th floor of Samyan Mitrtown, Bangkok.
In addition to screening five Taiwanese horror films—The Tag-Along, The Bridge Curse, Incantation, Mudborn, and The Rope Curse 2—the festival invited six Taiwanese filmmakers and directors to attend and share their experiences closely with honored guests. These included Hank Tseng, producer of The Tag-Along; David Chuang, director of The Tag-Along and The Devil Fish; Lester Hsi, director of The Bridge Curse; Kevin Ko, director of Incantation; Shieh Meng-ju, director of Mudborn; and Jeff Tsou, producer of The Rope Curse series. Also present were Peter Luan, representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand; director Ui Nontaree Nimibutr; veteran actor Thanet Warakulnukroh; and leading actress Jory Orapriya Kamchuang from the film "Bua."
The main purpose of this event is to highlight cultural connections and the market potential of horror films between Thailand and Taiwan. It aims to promote Taiwanese films in the Thai market and vice versa through film exchange activities. The festival also seeks to create new collaborations in the Asian horror film industry, focusing on networking, intellectual property (IP) development for films and series, international co-productions, cross-border distribution, and application of post-production technology. Direct meetings and exchanges between filmmakers and industry professionals from both countries aim to strengthen relationships and pave the way for future cross-border film and series projects.
Peter Luan, representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand, said, "Taiwan and Thailand both have diverse and valuable cultural heritages, as well as distinctive storytelling styles and creative potential in film production. Horror films are a genre familiar and beloved by audiences in both countries and serve as an important medium for cultural exchange. I hope this festival and personnel exchange activities will increase Thai audiences’ awareness of Taiwanese films, provide opportunities for the Taiwanese and Thai film and television industries to learn from each other, deepen cultural ties between our countries, and open new doors for cross-border cooperation."
The organizer added, "This festival will enhance international awareness and interest in Taiwanese horror films, spark new inspiration from creators with different cultural backgrounds, and raise the profile of Taiwanese horror cinema in Thailand. It aims to transform the cultural connections formed during the festival into tangible collaborations, enabling film industry professionals from Taiwan and Thailand to exchange ideas and work together continuously, jointly opening a new chapter for the Asian film and television market."
