Alejandro Hidalgo to Direct Malaysian Hungry Ghost Festival Horror 'The Hungry One'
Alejandro Hidalgo, known for 'The Exorcism of God,' will direct the supernatural horror feature 'The Hungry One,' set during Malaysia's Hungry Ghost Festival. Abnormal Studios in Kuala Lumpur is selling the project worldwide and launching it at the Busan International Film Festival's Asian Contents & Film Market. Clover Films has acquired distribution rights for Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Alejandro Hidalgo, known for directing “The Exorcism of God,” will direct “The Hungry One.” The supernatural horror feature is set during Malaysia’s Hungry Ghost Festival.
Abnormal Studios, based in Kuala Lumpur, is managing global sales and will present the title at the Busan International Film Festival’s Asian Contents & Film Market. Clover Films, headquartered in Singapore, has secured distribution for Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
The film may raise international awareness of Malaysia’s Hungry Ghost Festival and its cultural traditions, potentially drawing horror fans and diaspora audiences. Its distribution across Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia could affect regional exhibitors, streaming platforms, and local genre filmmakers by expanding market interest in Southeast Asian supernatural stories. However, portrayals of folk beliefs could also prompt discussion about cultural representation, depending on how respectfully the festival is handled.