The Black Death (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2015, The Black Death is an action, thriller and horror film directed by Chalermchatri Yukol, running about 84 minutes. “Phi ha Ayothaya” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The chronicle and the archives have recorded that in 1586, King Bayinnaung led his army through the Malamao strait in Tak province to invade Ayutthaya. After long continuous battles, Ayutthaya finally lost the war to the Burmese troops from Hongsawadi in 1569 and end their independence. The collapse of the Ayutthaya Kingdom could not be explained ….some said that the cause might be the “Black Death” that wipe out the residents. Some blamed the hungry ghosts, some blamed the plague that came with the Portuguese. But nobody could find out the real cause until all the corpses transformed themselves into a kind of living dead called ‘The Black Death’ who fearlessly bit and ate the villagers, even the monks were not able to exorcise them…
Who’s in it. The Black Death stars Chaat Arthachinta, Chaat Arthachinta as Mien's father, Apa Bhavilai as Ploy and Narucha Chaimareung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Black Death has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Death tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Death (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Black Death change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Black Death worth watching?
- The Black Death holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Death?
- The Black Death stars Chaat Arthachinta, Chaat Arthachinta, Apa Bhavilai, Narucha Chaimareung and Chalad Na Songkhla.
- When was The Black Death released?
- The Black Death was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.