Hollywood and Thai Science Fiction Films: Differences, Similarities, and Narrative Perspectives

Abstract

Hollywood science fiction films are commercially and critically successful in many countries, including Thailand. Yet Thai science fiction films do not achieve the same result in terms of box office sales, even for Thai spectators. This research explores the similarities and differences of Hollywood and Thai science fiction films in both narrative and formal terms. The researcher examines Jurassic Park, The Matrix, Kawao tee Bangpleng, and Cloning: Khon Copy Khon to compare themes, plots, characters, setting, costumes, cinematography, and editing in order to consider techniques and approaches to develop Thai science fiction films for international audiences.