The Film Department issues an urgent directive.

TPO - Through monitoring the production, distribution, and dissemination of films recently, the Vietnam Film Department has noticed a significant increase in horror films, some of which focus excessively on violence, gore, or superstitious and sensational elements.

The horror film is excessively violent and bloody.

The Director of the Vietnam Film Department, Dang Tran Cuong, has just sent a document to film producers and distributors regarding the production, distribution, and dissemination of films in Vietnam.

The official document states that in recent years, Vietnamese cinema has made significant strides in terms of the number of works, production quality, and market size. Many Vietnamese films have achieved high box office revenue and received considerable public attention.

The Vietnam Film Department acknowledges and appreciates the efforts and contributions of film production, distribution, and dissemination facilities over the past period.

In the first half of 2026, a series of horror films will hit Vietnamese theaters.

However, through monitoring recent film production, distribution, and dissemination activities, the Film Department has noticed a significant increase in horror films, some of which excessively focus on violence, gore, or superstitious and sensational elements.

Meanwhile, the artistic quality and cinematic language have not received the investment they deserve. The humanistic values ​​and social messages that need to be conveyed have also not been clearly expressed.

"Furthermore, many imported horror films have had to have their content modified to comply with Vietnamese law, affecting the business performance of enterprises. In some cases, they do not meet the requirements for distribution in Vietnam," the document stated.

In implementing the Party and State's policies and guidelines on the development of Vietnamese culture and people, and based on the spirit of Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW of the Politburo and Resolution No. 28/2026/QH16 of the National Assembly on the development of Vietnamese culture, the Film Department requests that film production, distribution, and dissemination establishments uphold their social responsibility in contributing to shaping aesthetic sensibilities and enhancing the spiritual lives of the people, especially young people and vulnerable audience groups.

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The Film Department has observed a significant increase in horror films, some of which excessively focus on violence, gore, or superstitious and sensational elements.

The Department of Cinema also emphasized the importance of proactively developing film production and distribution plans that are balanced and diverse in themes and genres, encouraging the development of works with high ideological, artistic, and humanistic value, reflecting social life truthfully and vividly, and contributing to the comprehensive development of Vietnamese people.

The official document emphasizes prioritizing works that promote Vietnam's history, culture, nature, and people, spreading positive stories and inspiring patriotism, solidarity, and compassion.

The Vietnam Film Department also encourages works that contribute to building and promoting the image of a peaceful, friendly, humane, dynamic, and developing Vietnam.

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Regarding Vietnamese films and imported foreign films released in Vietnam, the official document advises careful consideration in selecting, exploiting, and portraying themes with elements of violence, horror, superstition, or content that could easily have a negative impact on viewers' perceptions and behavior.

To further build upon the achievements already made, and to better fulfill the film industry's responsibilities to society, the community, and the country, the Film Department requests that film production, distribution, and dissemination facilities pay attention to implementing the above-mentioned contents, and continue to promote the spirit of innovation, creativity, and social responsibility in film activities.

The official document emphasizes prioritizing works that promote Vietnam's history, culture, nature, and people, spreading positive stories and inspiring patriotism, solidarity, and compassion.

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It's not difficult to recognize the familiar formula of many recent Vietnamese horror films: exploiting spiritual elements, folk legends, or true stories circulating on social media, combined with sensational sound effects, frightening visuals, and a fast-paced narrative.

However, many key elements still need to be properly invested in to make horror films truly terrifying, causing many films this year, such as "Bus: One Way" or "Underworld Beauty Salon," to struggle to sell tickets.

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