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13 Recommended Scary Indonesian Ghost Movies That Will Give You Chills, Beware of Watching Alone

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Kapanlagi.com - Horror is one of the film genres that has quite a lot of fans. Horror movies that present scary ghost figures are very popular because they can create exciting and tense sensations when watching them. Moreover, scary and mysterious stories are also a particular reason why Indonesian ghost movies are so popular. In addition, there are many recommended titles of Indonesian ghost movies that are famous for their scary stories.

Compared to foreign horror films, Indonesian ghost movie recommendations have their own advantages. Usually, Indonesian horror films present ghost figures that feel close to the traditions and habits of society. Therefore, the scary story in Indonesian ghost movies often feels very real, so it can haunt for several days after watching it.

Are you looking for scary Indonesian ghost movie recommendations? If so, the following are some recommendations compiled from various sources.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. SATAN'S SLAVES

SATAN'S SLAVES is a film directed by renowned Indonesian horror director Joko Anwar. One of the best-selling horror films, this is a remake of a film with the same title from 1980.

SATAN'S SLAVES successfully made the ghost of the mother one of the most iconic horror characters in Indonesian cinema. Every appearance of the ghost will provoke fear in the audience. Besides the mother's character, this Indonesian ghost film recommendation also features other terrifying characters with a suspenseful setting.

SATAN'S SLAVES tells the story of a family struggling financially after the mother suffers from a mysterious illness for years. It turns out that the illness is a consequence of her involvement with a cult.

The family experiences terrifying events. They make various efforts to escape. Will this family be able to break free from the curse brought by the mother? Follow their story and get ready to shiver while watching.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. IMPETIGORE

The second Indonesian ghost film recommendation also comes from the same director, Joko Anwar. Just like SATAN'S SLAVES, the second recommendation titled IMPETIGORE also has a creepy location setting. It tells the story of two friends who come to a remote village to claim an inheritance.

Unexpectedly, the village where their parents originated from is cursed. The villagers believe that to lift the curse, someone must be sacrificed. And the person who must be sacrificed is Maya, the character pursuing her inheritance.

Throughout the film, the audience is invited to follow Maya as she tries to escape from the villagers. In her escape attempt, several ghostly figures emerge, adding to the suspenseful atmosphere of the film starring Tara Basro. The storyline not only leads Maya to escape the village but also reveals a big mystery about the connection between her life and the curse in the village.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. POCONG THE ORIGIN

Who isn't afraid of pocong? This original Indonesian ghost character is indeed very terrifying. There is a recommendation for an Indonesian horror film that tells the story of pocong. The film is POCONG THE ORIGIN.

This horror genre film tells the story of a prisoner who is sentenced to death for his crime. However, it turns out that the prisoner is suspected of having black magic. As a result, strange things happen after the execution. To overcome these peculiarities, the prison authorities then asked for the help of Sasthi, who is the daughter of the prisoner, to bring her father back to his village.

Sasthi then travels home with a prison officer and the body of her father, who has become a pocong. The 24-hour journey of Sasthi and the prison officer is then colored with many strange and frightening things. If you're curious about the rest of the story, just watch POCONG THE ORIGIN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. KERAMAT

If you're looking for a recommendation for an Indonesian horror film that will give you goosebumps, KERAMAT could be the answer. KERAMAT is indeed a fairly old horror film. Nevertheless, to this day, KERAMAT is still one of the scariest Indonesian horror films.

KERAMAT tells the story of a film production team who went to Yogyakarta to complete the production process. In the production process, suddenly one of the actors was possessed. From there, the story unfolds. Strange and peculiar events occur one after another.

KERAMAT uses a filming technique similar to a documentary. So, the story presented feels like it's real. Moreover, this horror film is considered brave in incorporating mystical elements that exist in Javanese society. Starting from the appearance of the pocong ghost, the coffin, to Nyi Roro Kidul, all are presented in this film. So get ready to shiver while watching.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. ASIH

The next scariest Indonesian horror film recommendation is titled ASIH. This film focuses on the ghost character named Asih. Throughout the film, the audience will be introduced to Asih, a popular ghost character from the film DANUR.

At a glance, Asih is a ghost who likes to kidnap children. The mystery or reason why Asih kidnaps children will be revealed in the horror film ASIH. So, for fans of the film DANUR who are curious about Asih's story, it is a must-watch Indonesian horror film recommendation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. SUNYI

Next on the list of Indonesian horror film recommendations is a film titled SUNYI. For those who don't know, SUNYI is an adaptation of the Korean film titled WHISPERING CORRIDORS which was quite phenomenal in its time. In the Indonesian version titled SUNYI, the film stars a number of big names such as Angga Yunanda and Amanda Rawless.

SUNYI is an Indonesian horror film that tells the story of bullying in school. It is told that a student named Alex becomes a victim of bullying by his senior classmates. Until one day, Alex is forced by his senior to perform a ghost summoning ritual. The ritual then leads to disaster, where one by one the students die mysteriously.

In the midst of the situation, the school becomes a scary and creepy place. Alex also meets Maggie, a mysterious figure who later becomes his friend.

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. QUEEN OF BLACK MAGIC

QUEEN OF BLACK MAGIC was also a horror movie that was widely talked about during its release. Starring Ariyo Bayu, Tanta Ginting, and Miller Khan, the film features terrifying scenes that are not for the faint-hearted. It is able to make the audience shiver and tremble while watching it.

The story of the film revolves around three adult men who are friends because they were raised in the same orphanage. They then decide to visit the orphanage where they were cared for as children, to visit the head of the orphanage who is seriously ill. Unfortunately, the visit of the three friends with their respective families ended in disaster.

Terrifying terror haunts them one by one. Even one by one, they meet their end.

 

 

 

 

 

 

8. INFIDEL

Just like QUEEN OF BLACK MAGIC, INFIDEL is also a recommended Indonesian horror movie that raises the theme of terror due to black magic. In INFIDEL, a family with two children lives a perfect and happy life. Until one day, a terrible terror mysteriously approaches them.

While eating together, the father named Herman vomits shards of glass and blood. Shortly after, he passed away. Since then, terrifying terror has been haunting the family. Not only did it end Herman's life, but Sri, Herman's wife, also experienced something beyond reason afterwards. Sri's life was ruined. The two children in the family had to think hard to save their mother's life and restore their family's happiness.

 

 

 

 

 

 

9. KKN IN PENARI VILLAGE

Who doesn't know KKN IN PENARI VILLAGE? This Indonesian horror film recommendation is currently being talked about. This is because the horror film that started from a thread on Twitter has successfully become the best-selling Indonesian film of all time.

The film KKN IN PENARI VILLAGE tells the story of a group of students named Nur, Ayu, Widya, Bima, Anton, and Wahyu who are doing a community service program in a mysterious village. During the program, various strange and mystical things happen. It turns out that without realizing it, these strange things were caused by some of them who violated the village's rules.

 

 

 

 

 

 

10. MAY THE DEVIL TAKE YOU

Next on the list of the best Indonesian horror film recommendations, there is the film MAY THE DEVIL TAKE YOU. This film is quite tense with many bloody scenes. The story begins with the life of a woman named Alfie who has a dark past.

Alfie's mother has passed away, then her father decided to remarry another woman. Unfortunately, Alfie's relationship with her stepmother did not go well. Suddenly, Alfie's father experienced a mysterious illness. Since then, Alfie began to encounter strange and terrifying things in her life.

 

 

 

11. PENGABDI SETAN 2

If you liked the movie PENGABDI SETAN 1, then you must watch its sequel, PENGABDI SETAN 2. The story of PENGABDI SETAN 2 continues the story of Rini, Toni, Bondi, and their father after escaping from home. After repeatedly moving houses, they finally choose to live in a flat, a place they feel safe because there are many neighbors who can be asked for help.

However, it turns out that moving far from their old home does not change much. Their lives are still filled with terrifying horrors that are even greater than before.

 

 

 

12. IVANNA

IVANNA is also one of the best Indonesian horror movies that should not be missed. The film, which is still part of the DANUR film universe, is directed by Kimo Stamboel, who is known for his brutal scene films. Therefore, IVANNA is a horror movie from Indonesia that is quite different from the others.

IVANNA tells the story of a Dutch ghost named Ivanna who hates humans very much. During her lifetime, Ivanna experienced many betrayals, so she died with revenge. The figure of Ivanna's spirit finally tries to take revenge on every human around her.

 

 

 

13. INANG

Best Indonesian horror movie recommendations of the latest titled INANG. The film starring Naysila Mirdad tells the story of a pregnant woman named Wulan. In the midst of her pregnancy, Wulan was left by her boyfriend who refused to take responsibility. Wulan finally met the Santoso family who were willing to take care of Wulan's child after it was born.

However, it turns out that the Santoso family is a mysterious family. Slowly, Wulan began to discover various oddities in the Santoso family. Until one day, Wulan was forced to perform a ritual to get rid of the misfortune that would befall her baby.

Those are some of the Indonesian horror movie recommendations that are scary and spine-chilling. Happy watching!

 

 

 

 

(kpl/gen/psp)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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