Countdown (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2012, Countdown is a thriller and horror film directed by Nattawut Poonpiriya, running about 90 minutes. “Are You Ready To Be Horrified?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this Thai thriller set in New York City, three rich kids want to throw a New Year’s Eve party in their apartment. They call up a drug dealer, an American guy called Jesus. When Jesus arrives the countdown bash turns into a psychological game that involves violence and torture.
Who’s in it. Countdown stars Pachara Chirathivat as Jack, Jarinporn Joonkiat as Bee, Pattarasaya Kreuasuwansri as Pam and David Asavanond as Jesus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Countdown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Countdown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Countdown tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Countdown (2012)?
- In US, Countdown is available to stream on Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Countdown worth watching?
- Countdown holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Countdown?
- Countdown stars Pachara Chirathivat, Jarinporn Joonkiat, Pattarasaya Kreuasuwansri, David Asavanond and Prach Rakissarakul.
- When was Countdown released?
- Countdown was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.