Nobody
Directed by: Eric Khoo
Run time: 52 min
Country: Singapore
Language: Mandarin, Malay, Tamil and English with English subtitles
Rating: NC16

A pontianak is awakened when a foreman and a construction worker attempt to bury a dead girl instead of cremating the body. A series of unfortunate events ensues at the construction site.

Toyol
Directed by: Ho Yuhang
Run time: 49 min
Country: Malaysia
Language: Malay, Cantonese and English with English subtitles
Rating: PG13

A Member of Parliament of a fishing town turns to a mysterious woman who possesses shamanistic powers to salvage his town’s dire economic situation. She fixes all his problems and the two become lovers. However, the woman’s dark secret threatens to destroy his life.

Screenings courtesy of HBO Asia.