[Press Conference Coverage] Kong Tao Cast Gather in Kuala Lumpur for Press Conference Ahead of Nationwide Release on 19 March 2026

[Press Conference Coverage] Kong Tao Cast Gather in Kuala Lumpur for Press Conference Ahead of Nationwide Release on 19 March 2026

Kuala Lumpur, March 2026 — The Malaysia-Thailand cross-border horror film Kong Tao, which is set for nationwide release on 19 March 2026, held its official media screening and press conference today at TGV Cinema, Sunway Pyramid.

The event brought together the film’s international cast and filmmakers, including Thai actress Kao Supassara Thanachat, Hong Kong actor Philip Keung, Malaysian actors Bront Palarae, Yumi Wong and Eric Lay, as well as Singaporean actor Glenn Yong and Mayiduo. Directors Peiji Goh and Yong Choon Lin were also present to share insights into the making of the film.

During the press conference, the cast spoke candidly about their filming experiences, the challenges of portraying intense characters, and the unique dynamics of working on a regional co-production that bridges Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Cast Share Personal and Memorable Filming Experiences

Eric Lay revealed that the character he plays reflects “about 50%” of his real-life personality. Fresh from gaining even more public attention following his brother Klayheng’s recent viral Chinese New Year video, Eric explained that the moments featuring him in those videos were not scripted at all, but are very much in line with how he is in real life. Speaking about filming challenges, he shared that one of the more difficult scenes involved a semi-nude sequence in which he had to repeatedly adjust his body positioning during the shoot. He also recounted an eerie experience while filming in a cave, saying that he heard whispers during the scene. However, he only informed the crew after the shoot had wrapped, as he did not want to alarm everyone and disrupt production.

Glenn Yong shared that Kong Tao marks his first time acting in a horror film. In a light-hearted moment, he joked that he would not volunteer to star in another horror movie unless this one performs well at the box office. Glenn also recalled a strange incident during filming, where the camera he was holding repeatedly shut down whenever he panned it toward Fon in a temple scene.

Bront Palarae said he personally did not encounter any bizarre incidents on set, though he enjoyed listening to the supernatural stories shared by other cast members. He added that he was happy to take on a role with deep knowledge of Kong Tao and found the film’s attention to cultural and spiritual details especially fascinating.

Yumi Wong spoke about one of her most challenging scenes, which required her to physically hold worms during filming. The emcee also hinted during the press conference that Kong Tao may be Yumi Wong’s final on-screen film appearance for now, as she is taking a step back from acting to focus more on behind-the-scenes work and production. Currently leading a team of talents, Yumi shared her wish to dedicate more time to the production side of filmmaking, making this a particularly meaningful release for audiences hoping to catch her on screen.

Mayiduo shared that he was essentially asked to play a YouTuber — something close to his real-life personality — and said he felt fortunate that the directors gave him the opportunity to portray such a role. He also revealed that for one particular scene, he had to bite on a sponge to create the effect of swollen teeth, which left him unable to eat on that side of his mouth for the rest of the night.

Philip Keung noted that Kong Tao has often been referenced in Hong Kong films and culture, but being able to explore the subject in greater depth through this project made it a valuable and memorable experience for him. He added that one of the biggest challenges during filming was having to deliver lines in both Thai and Mandarin. Philip also previously revealed that he took the initiative to learn basic Thai for authenticity in his role as an apprentice to a black magic practitioner.

Kao Supassara Thanachat shared that one of her main challenges in the film was having to speak English throughout much of the production, as her English was not as strong during filming. At the same time, she expressed her gratitude for being able to participate in an international collaboration for the first time. Fresh off her arrival in Kuala Lumpur, Kao greeted the media in fluent English and reflected warmly on her experience working with the Malaysian team, especially in her scenes opposite Bront Palarae.

Directors Hope to Balance Horror with Cultural Insight

Directors Peiji Goh and Yong Choon Lin elaborated on the film’s creative origins, highlighting the extensive research carried out into regional folklore, beliefs and supernatural traditions. They shared their hope that Kong Tao will not only deliver solid horror entertainment, but also offer an educational angle by introducing audiences to the cultural background and beliefs surrounding Kong Tao.

A Horror Mystery Rooted in Folklore

Kong Tao revolves around a mysterious case involving a group of students allegedly falling victim to black magic. Thai journalist Fon sets out to investigate the long-forgotten incident and encounters four YouTubers — Chenxin, Wei Kang, Potato and Weien — who had previously travelled to Thailand in search of supernatural thrills.

Upon returning home, they begin experiencing disturbing paranormal phenomena, culminating in the mysterious death of Wei Kang. Suspecting that they have been cursed, Fon seeks help from a white magic practitioner to lift the spell, gradually uncovering a dark truth hidden beneath layers of fear and guilt.

The film stars Philip Keung, Kao Supassara Thanachat, Bront Palarae, Yumi Wong and Glenn Yong, alongside Eric Lay, Mayiduo, Freddie Wong, Dato’ Chiah Chye Kee, Tony Eusoff and others.

Kong Tao is presented by Mega Films Distribution, with production by Distinct Entertainment, de Kangaroo Pictures, Amphibia Films, King Kong Media Production, Clover Films, Think Media and Sing Lian Ping. The film is supported by Malaysia’s Ministry of Communications and FINAS, and distributed by Mega Films Distribution, with Infinity Picture and de Kangaroo Pictures serving as production partners.

Kong Tao opens in cinemas nationwide on 19 March 2026.

【记者会采访报道】《Kong Tao 蠱降》记者会吉隆坡举行 3月19日全马上映在即

SUNWAY，3月18日 — 马泰跨国合作恐怖电影《Kong Tao蠱降》将于3月19日全马上映，并于今日在Sunway Pyramid的TGV影院举行官方媒体试映会及记者会，为电影上映展开最后一波宣传造势。

本次活动迎来了电影的国际演员与幕后团队齐聚一堂，包括泰国演员素帕萨拉提·阿卡拉塔威帕、香港演员姜皓文、马来西亚演员Bront Palarae、黄诗棋、赖宏恩，以及新加坡演员容启航和马一朵。导演吴培吉与杨俊麟也现身记者会现场，与媒体分享电影拍摄过程中的各种幕后故事。

在记者会上，演员们除了谈及角色塑造与拍摄挑战，也分享了不少令人印象深刻，甚至带点灵异色彩的现场经历，让这部主打黑魔法与民间信仰题材的电影更添话题性。

演员畅谈拍摄点滴与挑战

赖宏恩表示，自己在片中饰演的角色大约有“50%像现实中的自己”。由于近期因弟弟K佬爆红的新年短片而再次受到关注，他也特别提到，自己在弟弟视频中出现的“废材哥哥”非剧本安排，而是真实生活中的个性展现。谈到电影拍摄挑战时，他透露其中一场裸戏需要不断调整身体姿势，相当考验状态与配合度。此外，他也分享在洞穴拍摄时曾听见奇怪的耳语声，不过为了不影响现场工作人员情绪，他是在完成拍摄后才告诉剧组。

容启航则表示，《Kong Tao》是他首次接拍恐怖电影。他笑言，除非这部电影票房表现非常好，否则自己未必会主动再接拍同类作品。他也提到拍摄期间曾遇到诡异事件，在寺庙场景中，当他把手上的摄影机转向Fon时，摄影机竟然不断自动关机，情况相当离奇。

Bront Palarae表示，自己拍摄期间并没有直接遇到特别诡异的事情，不过他非常喜欢听其他演员分享现场遇到的灵异经历。对于这次饰演对“蠱降Kong Tao”文化有深厚认识的角色，他感到十分开心，也认为电影对于相关文化与信仰细节的描绘相当吸引人。

黄诗棋则提到，自己其中一场最具挑战性的戏份，是必须亲手握住虫子进行拍摄，过程相当考验心理素质。除此之外，现场主持人也透露，这将会是黄诗棋最后一部幕前电影作品。因为她目前正逐步把重心转向幕后与制作领域，也正在带领艺人团队发展，因此希望未来能更专注于影视制作层面。对于喜爱她幕前演出的观众而言，《Kong Tao》也因此更具纪念意义。

马一朵分享说，这次导演让他饰演YouTuber，其实与现实中的自己相当接近，因此他很感激导演给予这个机会，让他能以贴近本色的方式演出。他也提到，其中一场戏需要咬住海绵，制造牙齿肿胀的效果，结果导致他当晚一侧嘴巴都无法正常进食。

姜皓文表示，“Kong Tao”这个题材其实在香港电影与文化中并不陌生，过去也经常会听闻相关说法，但这次能够透过电影更深入地接触与诠释这方面内容，对他而言是一次相当难得且有价值的经验。他也指出，拍摄期间其中一个最大挑战，就是必须同时应付泰语与华语对白。此前他也曾提到，为了提升角色真实感，自己还主动学习了一些基础泰语。

素帕萨拉提·阿卡拉塔威帕则表示，这次演出的一大挑战，是在整部电影中需要大量使用英语对白，因为当时她的英语并没有现在那么熟练。尽管如此，她依然非常感恩自己首次参与这样一部国际合作作品。刚抵达吉隆坡的她，也在记者会上以流利英语与媒体交流，并分享自己与大马团队合作的愉快经验，尤其是与Bront Palarae有不少对手戏，留下深刻印象。

导演盼电影兼具惊悚感与文化教育意义

导演吴培吉与杨俊麟在记者会上进一步谈到电影的创作理念，指出《Kong Tao》背后参考了不少区域民间信仰、地方传说以及超自然文化元素，前期准备与资料搜集工作相当庞大。

两位导演也表示，希望《蠱降Kong Tao》除了能够带给观众足够的惊悚感之外，也能在观影过程中让观众对“Kong Tao”相关文化有更进一步的了解，在娱乐性之外兼具一定的教育意义。

以黑魔法传说为核心的悬疑恐怖故事

《蠱降Kong Tao》故事围绕一宗疑似与黑魔法有关的神秘案件展开，一群学生 allegedly 成为受害者。泰国记者Fon为调查这宗尘封已久的事件，遇上了四名曾到泰国寻求灵异刺激的YouTuber——Chenxin、Wei Kang、Potato与Weien。

然而，他们回国后却陆续遭遇一连串诡异现象，更最终引发Wei Kang神秘身亡。怀疑自己遭到诅咒后，Fon决定寻求白魔法师协助解咒，并在调查过程中逐步揭开埋藏在恐惧与愧疚之下的黑暗真相。

电影演员阵容包括姜皓文、素帕萨拉提·阿卡拉塔威帕、Bront Palarae、黄诗棋、容启航，以及赖宏恩、马一朵、Freddie Wong、Dato' Chiah Chye Kee、Tony Eusoff等演员共同出演。

《Kong Tao》由Mega Films Distribution呈献，制作单位包括Distinct Entertainment、de Kangaroo Pictures、Amphibia Films、King Kong Media Production、Clover Films、Think Media及Sing Lian Ping，并获得马来西亚通讯部与FINAS支持。电影由Mega Films Distribution发行，Infinity Picture与de Kangaroo Pictures则为制作伙伴。

《Kong Tao》将于3月19日正式在全马戏院上映。

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