Alone Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		4.0
Video		3.0
Audio		3.5
Extras		3.5
Overall		3.5

Alone Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Neil Lumbard October 21, 2025

Alone is a solid Thai horror-thriller. Executive produced by Paiboon Damrongchaitham (Shutter), Boosaba Daorueng (Shutter, Bad Genius), Jina Osothsilp (Phobia, The Medium), and Visute Poolvoralaks (Shutter, Phobia), Alone has some surprises up its sleeve. Produced by Mingmonkul Sonaku (Ma-Mee), Yodphet Sudsawad (Shutter), and Yongyoot Thongkongtoon (Phobia, Coming Soon), Alone is well worthwhile. Fans of genre filmmaking will find it a compelling entry.

Some families are inseparable. Sometimes siblings are conjoined. In this case, Pim (Marsha Wattanapanich) and Ploy (Marsha Wattanapanich) were born conjoined by the stomach. Separated after surgery, Pim and Ploy are now in their own separate and unique bodies. Unfortunately, Pim survives the operation to separate the sisters – while her sister Ploy dies because of complications from the surgery. Now Ploy is an angry and vengeful ghost who haunts her sister. Can Pim ever find peace?

The performances are well done. Marsha Wattanapanich delivers a solid performance. Marsha Wattanapanich certainly delves into her roles and does a good job.

The score composed by Chatchai Pongprapaphan (Shutter, The Warlords) is a solid addition to the film. The score provides an eerie and unsettling backdrop to the horror filmmaking. The genre score has a sense of eeriness and evocativeness that works well together in good measure.

The cinematography by Niramon Ross (Shutter, Happy Old Year) is one of the highlights of the film. The cinematography showcases the dark and overcast aesthetic of the feature. Ross did a solid job with the feature as cinematographer.

Edited by Vijjapat Kojiw (Phobia, Brother of the Year) and Thammarat Sumethsupachok (Laddaland, The Teacher’s Diary), Alone is compelling and well-done. The editing style makes an impression in spades. There is a lot to appreciate about the editorial vision. The film style flows well and this is due to the editing process.

The production designs by Pawas Sawatchaiyamet (Monkey Man, Last Life in the Universe) add to the filmmaking, too. The designs make the dramatic elements of the story come to life in a more unique manner. The art direction by Wittaya Chaimongkol (Red Eagle, Last Life in the Universe) similarly is impressive and adds to the aesthetic of the filmmaking.

The costume designs by Phacharaphan Sathitrachot (Shutter) are impressive and certainly provide plenty of note for the production. The costumes are effective at creating a sense of drama to the production. The costumes consider the thematic qualities of the production and not just the horror genre elements.

Written by Aummaraporn Phandintong (Phobia, Hormones), Banjong Pisanthanakun (Shutter, The Medium), Sophon Sakdaphisit (Laddaland, Coming Soon), and Parkpoom Wongpoom (Shutter, Phobia), Alone is a surprisingly decent script with a thoughtful concept and approach to the horror genre. The feature has some sad elements and these are well handled by the script team. A well-done screenplay.

Directed by Banjong Pisanthanakun (Shutter, The Medium) and Parkpoom Wongpoom (Shutter, Homestay), Alone is a solid thriller and one that audiences will enjoy. The genre elements are impressively handled and go well alongside some more serious dramatic aspects. Well done.

Alone Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

Released on Blu-ray by Umbrella Entertainment, Alone is presented in 1080p MPEG-4 AVC encoded high-definition in the original theatrical aspect ratio. The high-definition video has a dream-like and intriguing quality to it. The print looks filmic but it also looks a bit dated. The transfer looks like it could have received a newer 2K or 4K restoration. Even so, a decent high-definition presentation and one that is certainly watchable.

Alone Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

The Thai audio sounds good on the release. The dialogue is clear and easy to understand. The dynamics of the presentation are well done. The English subtitles are well handled, too. A nice audio presentation overall.

Alone Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

Early Career and Inspiration: An Interview with Director Parkpoom Wongpoom (SD, 2:01)

Interview with Director, Writer, and Producer Yongyoot Thongkongtoon (SD, 17:23)

Till Death Do Us Part: The Lonely Ghosts of Banjong Pisanthanakun & Parkpoom Wongpoom – A Video Essay by Hayley Scanlon (SD, 10:58)

Together and Alone: The Sometimes T-Horror Partnership of Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom – A Video Essay by Anton Bitel (SD, 13:56)

Stills Gallery (SD, 5:25)

Dorm Trailer (SD, 2:24)

Alone Critical Audio Commentary by Pierce Conran and James Marsh

Alone Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Alone is an impressive Thai horror feature. A genre film that balances the terror with drama, the film is well worth seeing. One of the best films in the Thai horror box-set. The filmmaking is well done and the storytelling compelling. The Blu-ray release features a solid transfer even if it looks a little dated as well and could use a newer 2K remaster. Recommended.