6 Recommendations of Indonesian Horror Films in 2020 that are Scary and Exciting, Still Terrifying to Watch Now

Kapanlagi.com - Horror films always have their own fans. Especially for those of you who love the horror genre, you must agree that Indonesian horror films have their own feel. This is because Indonesian horror films often have stories that are close to the background, customs, myths, and beliefs of the society. So it's no wonder that film recommendations for 2020 are among the most sought after.

Every year, in Indonesia, many horror film titles are released in theaters and streaming services. The same goes for last year, 2020, which was also filled with several outstanding horror films. Although it's already past, the recommendations for Indonesian horror films in 2020 will still be exciting to watch now.

Compiled from various sources, here are the recommendations for Indonesian horror films in 2020 that are scary and exciting.

1. BEFORE THE DEVIL TAKES VERSE 2

The first recommendation for Indonesian horror film in 2020 is BEFORE THE DEVIL TAKES VERSE 2. As the title suggests, this film is a continuation of BEFORE THE DEVIL TAKES VERSE 1 which was released in 2018. In this second installment, the story of Alvie and her sister continues. However, they still experience terror after terror from the devil, which becomes even more horrifying.

BEFORE THE DEVIL TAKES VERSE 2 focuses on Alvie and her sister, Nara, who try to continue their lives. However, the normal life they desire is never achieved. Alvie and Nara are also haunted by guilt and the shadow of the devil. Even when they finally make friends, the lives of Alvie and Nara do not improve. Instead, the devil targets their friends around them.

2. ASIH 2

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The second recommendation for horror film in 2020 is ASIH 2. ASIH 2, which is a spin-off of DANUR, tells the story of the terror caused by a female ghost named Asih. The story of ASIH 2 begins when a car hits a child. When taken to the hospital, a doctor who had lost a child decides to adopt the child. After getting her husband's permission, the child is taken home.

Unfortunately, instead of bringing happiness as a replacement for their deceased child, the adopted child brings many strange occurrences. The child named Ana becomes mysterious and behaves in a creepy manner. It is later revealed that the child brought home is actually the incarnation of Asih, who has been taking care of Ana for a long time.

3. RASUK 2

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Next on the list of recommended Indonesian horror films in 2020, there is a film titled RASUK 2. The film RASUK 2 has an equally exciting story compared to the two films mentioned earlier. This film is also an adaptation of the bestselling novel Risa Saraswati. RASUK 2 tells the story of a medical student who is doing an internship in the forensic ward.

The main character happens to be an indigo child. As a result, many strange events occur while he is practicing dissecting corpses. Although feeling uncomfortable, the character still has to fulfill his responsibilities. Various strange events in the autopsy room lead him to uncover a long-hidden mystery.

4. JANIN

The fourth recommended Indonesian horror film is titled JANIN. The film JANIN has a terrifying and horrifying story, especially for pregnant women. As the title suggests, the story in the film JANIN is closely related to pregnancy and the fetus inside a mother's womb. In this film, there is a supernatural creature that terrorizes by taking the fetus from pregnant women's stomachs.

One of the women who experiences this terror is a woman named Dinar. The pregnant woman experiences horrifying terror that begins with a strange dream. After the dream, many strange occurrences happen. Later, she realizes that the terror started after she met her neighbor named Ibu Sukma.

5. MANGKUJIWO

Kuntilanak is one of the urban legends in Indonesia. This ghost figure is depicted as a woman with long hair and a white dress and often appears in movies. However, it turns out that there is one special film that tells the origin of the kuntilanak ghost. That film is MANGKUJIWO which is also included in the list of recommended Indonesian horror films in 2020.

MANGKUJIWO tells the story of a power struggle between two people who possess black magic, Cokrokusumo and Brotoseno. Cokrokusumo wins the fight. However, Brotoseno refuses to give up.

He seeks revenge through Kanti, a woman who is Cokrokusumo's mistress and is pregnant with his child. Kanti is forced to abort her child and becomes a victim of slander. Not stopping there, Brotoseno also uses Kanti as an object for a misguided ritual that ends up turning her into a kuntilanak.

6. LETTER FROM DEATH

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Next on the list of horror film recommendations for 2020, there is a film titled LETTER FROM DEATH. This film is not only terrifying, but also has a unique story. The story begins with the urban legend of a figure named Mbak Rohana, who is famous for living under a bridge in Yogyakarta.

Then, there is a figure named Zein who is obsessed with creating content about Mbak Rohana. He tries to prove the existence of Mbak Rohana. Instead of getting the expected results, Zein receives a mysterious letter. In the letter, it is written that anyone near Zein will be killed one by one. What is written in the letter proves to be true. Now, Zein must hunt down the sender to stop everything.

Those are some of the horror film recommendations from Indonesia in 2020. Enjoy watching!

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