7 Portraits of Ariyo Wahab Appointed as a Cleric in 'THE MURDER OF SHAMAN SANTET', Admits to Learning to Read Quranic Verses by Himself

Although not conducting specific research, Ariyo emphasized the importance of the reading process and discussions to convey the unpredictable nuances of the story. He mentioned that this film is not your typical horror film.

"No, we didn't do specific research. We just had workshops, readings, and then talked with the director about what we wanted, because, you know, this film really has a lot of puzzles. It’s not a horror film where the story is predictable; in fact, it’s quite the opposite," he said.

"No, we didn't do specific research. We just had workshops, readings, and then talked with the director about what we wanted, because, you know, this film really has a lot of puzzles. It’s not a horror film where the story is predictable; in fact, it’s quite the opposite," he said.

"The challenge is that when reading verses of the Al-Qur’an, at least as a cleric, you have to read it correctly, right? That's what we learned," he said.

The process of deepening character is done independently with other actors. They help each other to ensure that every element of religion is presented accurately in the film. "Not yesterday, no, we just learned together," added Ariyo Wahab.

This film is claimed to be different from most horror films because it presents an atmosphere of mystery and thriller. It’s not just scary, but also challenges the audience to solve puzzles. "Yes, this one is more mysterious, the film. You could say it also has action, it also has thriller, not just horror," he said.

Ariyo also highlighted how the character Kevin Ardilova as Satrio becomes the center of the puzzle in the story, making the audience keep guessing who is behind the terror that occurs. "Kevin, as Satrio here, really tries hard to find out who the mastermind is, because everything is indeed suspicious," he concluded.