Cinta Laura Challenges Herself in a New Horror Film, First in Javanese Language

Kapanlagi.com - Cinta Laura once again showcases her dedication to acting through the latest horror film Panggonan Wingit 2: Miss K. In this film, Cinta is not only challenged to portray a character facing terror, but she must also use the Javanese language for the first time in her career.

"For me personally, I have never been challenged to speak Javanese in my life, and in this film, it's my first time speaking Javanese," Cinta said when met in the Senayan area, Central Jakarta, on Friday (20/12/2024).

"But I was very lucky to work with Calista. I recorded her voice at that time because her Javanese accent is good. I recorded it so that my intonation and accent would be as good as I could make it," Cinta continued.

Not only the Javanese language, Cinta also revealed that this film is a very challenging project from various aspects.

"I am the type of person who always says we shouldn't say we can't. Even in the best challenges, we should be able to and keep trying," she said.

1. The Beginning of Terror

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In this film, Cinta plays the character Alma, a woman who moves to Surabaya with her sister, Mia (Calista Arum), after losing their mother. This move is made because Alma gets a job as a manager at Sasmaya Apartment.

However, they must face a series of terrors after being forced to enter the 6th floor of the apartment, which has been tightly closed. The story becomes increasingly tense when Alma and Mia open the door to unit number 610 on that floor.

There, they encounter a mysterious woman and a small child who say, “Papat dina, maghrib...” From there, the terror begins, with the threat that anyone who enters that unit will die in four days, precisely at maghrib.

2. Not Just a Horror Film

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For Cinta, this film is not just an ordinary horror. "In this film, the challenge is not only in the Javanese language, because here it’s a complete package. It’s not just horror with jump scares, but there are elements of mutilation, action, drama, and many emotional moments," she explained.

Panggonan Wingit 2: Miss K is a sequel to the first film that was released last year and received positive responses from the audience. This film is once again directed by Guntur Soeharjanto and written by Riheam Junianti. The story is adapted from a true story that occurred in a haunted apartment in Surabaya.

Produced by Hitmaker Studios in collaboration with Legacy Pictures, Masih Belajar Pictures, and DT Films, this film will start screening in cinemas across Indonesia on December 25, 2024. With a thrilling storyline and challenging performances from the cast, this film is expected to be one of the best horror shows at the end of the year.

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