Series synopsis
Oh My Ghosts! Horror stories of Asian ghosts is a French documentary mystery television series that premiered on arte.tv on October 26, 2025. It was created by Yves Montmayeur. It stars Doudou Masta and Jean-Marc Coudert.
Jumping vampire, cursed dancer, snake woman, wandering child dressed in red... These evil spirits, from Southeast Asian folklore, have found a resurgence in popularity in recent decades, notably thanks to cinema and television. These six episodes invite you to discover a little-known legendary universe, whose figures continue to haunt Chinese, Taiwanese and Thai imaginations.
Premise
Jumping vampire, cursed dancer, snake woman, wandering child dressed in red... These evil spirits, from Southeast Asian folklore, have found a resurgence in popularity in recent decades, notably thanks to cinema and television. These six episodes invite you to discover a little-known legendary universe, whose figures continue to haunt Chinese, Taiwanese and Thai imaginations.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Doudou Masta as Narrator (Voice)
- Jean-Marc Coudert as Narrator (Voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | October 26, 2025 | November 30, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jiangshi, the jumping vampire The Jiangshi, “stiff corpse”, is an undead in Chinese folklore. Born from a violent death or a botched burial, he goes out at night to suck the vital breath of humans. Stiff, arms outstretched, he moves around hopping, dressed in a Qing dynasty uniform. His body decomposed, he may have fangs, claws and supernatural strength allowing him to fly. |
October 26, 2025 |
| 2 |
Mae Nak, a cursed Madonna Dead in childbirth, Mae Nak has become a ghost. Back, her husband discovers her true nature and flees, terrified and helpless. Betrayed, Mae Nak will haunt the living, prolonging her pain into a relentless curse. A monk will finally free her, but her shrine in Bangkok still whispers her name. Mae Nak continues to be a source of inspiration for Thai cinema. |
November 2, 2025 |
| 3 |
The Evil Little Girl in Red The little girl in red has haunted the streets of Taiwan for thirty years. Dressed in red, she wanders at night, mute or laughing, and sometimes asks to be followed. Others say she appears in photos, without ever having been there. All the media on the island talk about disappearances or unexplained accidents. A simple look can seal the fate of the person who crosses his path. |
November 9, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | arte.tv |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 26, 2025 |
| Last aired | November 30, 2025 |
| Status | continue |