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Indonesian Horror
Indonesian horror are the films of the horror genre produced by the Indonesian film industry. Often inspired by local folklore, Indonesian horror films have been produced in the country since the 1960s. After a hiatus during the Suharto era in the 1990s when censorship affected production, Indonesian horror films continued being produced following ''Reformasi'' in 1998. History Ghosts and magical folklore have long been part of Indonesian culture. These later influenced the development of horror films. Kuntilanak are particularly prominent in local horror films. During the authoritarian New Order regime under President Suharto, many horror films included religious symbolism and heroes to adhere to strict guidelines from censors. The Ministry Information under Ali Murtopo required that Indonesian films at the time had to follow strict moral and ethical guidelines, meaning many horror films juxtaposed violence and sexuality with religious heroes and themes. Thomas Barker ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Impetigore
''Impetigore'' ( id, Perempuan Tanah Jahanam, lit=Woman of the damned land) is a 2019 Indonesian horror film written and directed by Joko Anwar. The film stars Tara Basro, Marissa Anita, Christine Hakim, Asmara Abigail, and Ario Bayu. The film follows Maya (Basro), who travels with her friend Dini (Anita) to her remote ancestral village seeking an inheritance, after being mysteriously attacked. Almost a decade in development, the film was announced in 2011 but was initially shelved. Seven years later, ''Impetigore'' was secured as an international co-production between Indonesian, South Korean and US-based production houses. Filming took place on location at various sites in East Java, facing challenges due to the remoteness of the main village location and Anwar being hospitalised with dengue fever. ''Impetigore'' premiered in Indonesia on 17 October 2019 and internationally at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. It was later acquired by Shudder for international streaming. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kafir (film)
''Kafir'' ( ar, كَافِر, kāfir; , , or ; ; or ) is an Arabic term in Islam which refers to a person who disbelieves the God in Islam, denies his authority, rejects the tenets of Islam, or simply is not a Muslim—one who does not believe in the guidance of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. ''Kafir'' is often translated as 'infidel', 'pagan', 'rejector', ' denier', 'disbeliever', 'unbeliever', 'nonbeliever', and 'non-Muslim'. The term is used in different ways in the Quran, with the most fundamental sense being ungrateful toward God. ''Kufr'' means 'disbelief', 'unbelief', 'non-belief', 'to be thankless', 'to be faithless', or 'ingratitude'. The opposite term of ''kufr'' ('disbelief') is ''iman'' ('faith'), and the opposite of ''kafir'' ('disbeliever') is ''mu'min'' ('believer'). A person who denies the existence of a creator might be called a dahri. One type of ''kafir'' is a ''mushrik'' (مشرك), another group of religious wrongdoer mentioned frequently i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jelangkung (film)
''Jelangkung'' is a 2001 Indonesian horror film directed by Rizal Mantovani and Jose Poernomo. It was the only domestic feature film released that year and became a popular sensation. Originally released on a single screen, the film was later distributed to other movie theaters and was eventually seen by 1.5million people nationwide. ''Jelangkungs success has been credited with reviving the genre of Indonesian horror. Plot ''Jelangkung'' is set in the fictional Javanese village of Angkerbatu (), which is rumored to be haunted after a 1938 ritual killing of a twelve-year-old boy by villagers who feared him as the harbinger of disaster. In the present day, teenagers who regularly explore haunted locations around Jakarta hear about the village and decide to travel there. They discover the village ruins and the boy's grave but return to Jakarta disappointed because they encountered no ghosts. After their return, the members of the group are haunted by a mysterious presence, whom the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady Terminator
''Lady Terminator'' ( id, Pembalasan Ratu Pantai Selatan, lit=Revenge of the South Sea Queen) is a 1988 Indonesian horror-fantasy action film directed by H. Tjut Djalil, also credited under the pseudonym of Jalil Jackson. The film stars Barbara Anne Constable, Christopher J. Hart, and Claudia Angelique Rademaker, and is considered to be a mockbuster of the 1984 American film ''The Terminator''. Plot The Queen of the South Sea, an ancient sex goddess, seduces men before using a serpent that resides in her vagina to devour their penises. One man manages to grab the serpent, which turns into a dagger. Enraged, the Queen curses the man's would-be great granddaughter. In 1989, an anthropologist named Tania is investigating the legend of the Queen of the South Sea, which results in her diving to the Queen's resting place, being bound to a bed, and violated by a serpent, which allows the Queen to take control of her. Tania goes on a rampage, massacring civilians in a nightclub and pu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satan's Slave (1980 Film)
''Satan's Slave'' ( id, Pengabdi Setan) is a 1980 Indonesian horror film directed by Sisworo Gautama Putra. The plot follows a wealthy family who have stopped practicing their Muslim faith and are tormented by the undead after their mother dies. It has achieved cult status among fans of Asian horror films, principally because it has been unavailable for many years, except as an obscure Japanese VHS pressing with no English subtitles. In 2006, Brentwood Home Video, a specialist US label, released an uncut print on DVD for retail release as part of its Eastern Horror series. Among Western fans, it is notable for being one of the few classic horror films to substitute Christian or Buddhist themes for Muslim beliefs. The film bears a resemblance in plot to Don Coscarelli's 1979 film '' Phantasm''. A remake, directed by Joko Anwar, was released on September 28, 2017, and it was a box office success met with critical acclaim. In May 2020, Severin Films released Satan's Slave on Blu-ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sundelbolong
''Sundel Bolong'' or ''Sundelbolong'' is a 1981 Indonesian cult horror film directed by Sisworo Gautama Putra. The film is about the Javanese mythical prostitute ghost Sundel Bolong and stars Suzzanna Suzzanna Martha Frederika van Osch (13 October 1942 – 15 October 2008), was an Indonesian actress. Known as the "queen of Indonesian horror", she is well known in particular in Indonesia for portraying spirits, witches, and other supernatural ....Nijhoff, N., ''Bijdragen tot de taal-, land- en volkenkunde'' (2007), Volume 163, Issues 1-4, Koninklijk Instituut voor Taal-, Land- en Volkenkunde (Netherlands), p. 548 A sequel to the film was made in 1984, '' Telaga Angker''. A remake titled '' Suzzanna: Bernapas dalam Kubur'', directed by Rocky Soraya and Anggy Umbara, was released on November 15, 2018. Cast References External links *Sundelbolong at the Indonesia Film Database 1981 films 1981 horror films Indonesian ghost films Indonesian horror films 1980s ghost films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mystics In Bali
''Mystics in Bali'' (originally released as ''Leák'') is a 1981 Indonesian supernatural horror film directed by H. Tjut Djalil. Based on the novel ''Leák Ngakak'' by Putra Mada, the film stars Ilona Agathe Bastian, Yos Santo, Sofia W.D., and W.D. Mochtar. The film focuses on black magic and borrows from Southeast Asian folklore and Balinese mythology, specifically the Leyak and the Penanggalan, spirits that appear in the form of a flying head with organs and entrails still attached. The film has been called a cult classic of Indonesian horror cinema. Plot Catherine "Cathy" Kean is an American (or, depending on the dub, Australian) woman who travels to Bali to write a book about voodoo and black magic. She learns of Leák magic from her lover Mahendra, who says that it is the most powerful form of black magic and that it can be used to kill. After attending a ceremonial ritual, Mahendra agrees to help Cathy study magic, and they share a kiss as an unknown woman watches fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Badai-Selatan
''Badai-Selatan'' is a 1962 Indonesian horror film directed by Sofia W. D. It was entered into the 12th Berlin International Film Festival. Cast * W.D. Mochtar * Sukarno M. Noor Soekarno M. Noor ( Perfected Spelling: Sukarno M. Noor; September 13, 1931 – July 26, 1986) was an Indonesian actor and film producer. He acted in 118 films and dramas. Biography His parents, M. Noer and Djanimah, came from Bonjol, West Sum ... * Ida Nursanti References External links * 1962 films 1962 horror films Indonesian-language films Indonesian black-and-white films Films directed by Sofia W. D. Films shot in Indonesia Indonesian horror films {{1960s-horror-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halfworlds
''Halfworlds'' is a dark fantasy thriller television series produced and created by HBO Asia. Set in present-day Southeast Asia, the series reveals an underground society populated by demons from Asian folklore across the region. The first season of Halfworlds, set in Indonesia, premiered on 29 November 2015. A second season of Halfworlds, set in Thailand, was announced in July 2016 and premiered on 22 January 2017. A third season of Halfworlds was announced in November 2019, to be set in the Philippines, with production scheduled to begin in January 2020. Cast ; Season 1 * Salvita Decorte as Sarah * Arifin Putra as Barata * Reza Rahadian as Tony * Ario Bayu as Juragan * Bront Palarae as Gusti * Tara Basro as Ros * Adinia Wirasti as Nadia * Hannah Al-Rashid as Marni * Alex Abbad as Gorga * Aimee Saras as Pinung * Nathan Hartono as Coki * Verdi Solaiman as Hasan * Cornelio Sunny as Bandi * Puteri Balqis as Tari ; Season 2 * Peem Jaiyen as Fyter * Tia Tavee as Juliet Langs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HBO Asia
HBO Asia is the Asian division of HBO, based out of Singapore. It was originally launched on 1 May 1992 as MovieVision, later rebranding on 1 June 1995 to its current name after being purchased by Home Box Office, Inc. The Singapore-based broadcast network offers channels and services with no advertisements– HBO, HBO Signature, HBO Family, HBO Hits, Cinemax and Red – as well as HBO Go and HBO on Demand. HBO Asia is also the exclusive distributor of BabyFirst in Asia. Programming HBO Asia has licensing deals with two major Hollywood conglomerate film studios: Warner Bros. Discovery (Warner Bros. Pictures; New Line Cinema, HBO Films, Castle Rock Entertainment; Warner Independent Pictures) and Paramount Global ( Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage). * ''HBO Central'' is a monthly program giving information about which movies and series will be shown in the coming month. * New seasons of HBO's Original Series or Original Productions air on Sunday nights/Monday mornings. Orig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
