A closer look at “Alejandro Hidalgo to Direct Malaysian Horror ‘The Hungry One’ Set During Hungry Ghost Fest”, exactly as the source publishes it. Venezuelan director Alejandro Hidalgo, known for “The Exorcism of God,” is set to helm “The Hungry One,” a supernatural horror film set during Malaysia’s Hungry Ghost Festival. Kuala Lumpur-based Abnormal Studios will handle worldwide sales and is introducing the project at the Busan International Film Festival’s Asian Contents & Film Market. Singapore’s Clover Films has already picked up distribution rights for Singapore and Malaysia.
The Hungry Ghost Festival, a traditional Buddhist and Taoist event where spirits are believed to roam the earth, provides a culturally rich backdrop for the horror story. Hidalgo’s attachment brings international genre credibility, while the festival setting offers a unique angle for horror fans. The project aims to tap into Southeast Asian folklore and the growing global appetite for Asian horror. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.