Aisyah Aqilah Says the Filming Location of 'SAJEN SATU SURO' is Truly Horrifying

Kapanlagi.com - Aisyah Aqilah is once again exploring the horror genre through the film SAJEN SATU SURO produced by PIM Pictures. In the film, which is scheduled to be released on July 30, 2026, she plays the character Tania, a girl with a high curiosity who is willing to do many things for her family.

Although she has starred in horror films several times, Aisyah admits she was interested in taking on this project because the story does not solely rely on shocking scenes. According to her, Sajen Satu Suro also presents the cultural atmosphere of Malam Satu Suro and a strong family conflict.

"The character Tania is a girl who loves her family very much, has high curiosity, and also high ambition regarding what she wants, especially concerning her family. And she is the type of person who keeps things to herself. She doesn't make noise on the outside, but is always noisy in her head," said Aisyah Aqilah when met at XXI Epicentrum, South Jakarta, Tuesday (14/7/2026).

1. The Eerie Atmosphere Becomes the Main Attraction

Poster of the Film SAJEN SATU SURO (c) instagram.com/aisyahaqilahh

In addition to the storyline, Aisyah also notes that the eerie atmosphere in this film feels different compared to other horror projects she has worked on before. According to her, the cultural elements presented make the film's atmosphere even stronger.

"What attracts me here is that it's not just the jumpscares or the scares, but the film SAJEN SATU SURO, as you can see from the title, presents an atmosphere about Satu Suro as well, the Night of Satu Suro too. And there's also the theme of family. I think there are a lot of scenes that can be considered another level of scary," she revealed.

2. Shooting Process in Locations with a Haunting Impression

The horror atmosphere was also felt during the shooting process. Aisyah stated that the production team chose locations that had been abandoned for a long time, which gave a haunting impression during the filming. Although she did not experience any mystical events directly, several crew members shared their experiences.

"It's true, it was really scary. I don't understand, but it seems like they were really smart in choosing the locations. They truly found abandoned places that had not been occupied for a long time, and they were indeed scary. So there were some incidents that actually happened, but I wasn't the one who felt them. It was more about me hearing stories from the crew and others," she said.

3. Loves Horror Despite Being a Scaredy-Cat

Interestingly, Aisyah admits that she is a scaredy-cat. Nevertheless, she enjoys watching and playing in horror films, as long as she is not doing it alone.

"I’m scared. But I like horror. I really love horror, but if I'm told to do it alone, I don’t want to. I prefer to do it with a group," she concluded.

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