Somtow Sucharitkul, born in 1952, is a Thai-American filmmaker known for his multifaceted contributions to genre cinema. He both directed and starred in The Laughing Dead (1989), where his vision melds horror with dark humor, showcasing his ability to navigate the cult film landscape. As a writer, he crafted the screenplay for this film, further solidifying his role in its creation. Sucharitkul's work exemplifies the quirky, unconventional spirit of exploitation cinema that SassyFlix champions.
The Laughing Dead
A busload of travelers and their disgraced priest tour guide, on the hunt for Aztec ruins, decide to stop in a Mexican village on the eve of the Day of the Dead. Unbeknownst to them, a local doctor plans to begin a diabolical ritual intended to bring about Hell on Earth. A ragtag group of people go on an archaeological trip to Mexico to visit Mayan ruins, but get more than they bargained for, when they encounter a zealous group of Mexicans attempting to revive a deadly ancient ritual of their ancestors.
