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7 Recommendations of Horror Films from Popular Urban Legends, Guaranteed to Give Maximum Chills

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7 Recommendations of Horror Films from Popular Urban Legends, Guaranteed to Give Maximum Chills Recommendations of horror films from Urban Legend (credit: imdb.com)

Kapanlagi.com - Horror films always attract the most attention from fans of thrilling and scary shows. Especially if they are adapted from popular urban legends, it adds to the tense atmosphere.

Watching horror films inspired by urban legends can be a very thrilling experience. The stories of urban legends are so close to society that they create an even more thrilling sensation.

If you're curious about the recommendations for horror films from popular urban legends, here are some of the best and latest lists. Check out the recommendations for horror films from popular urban legends here.

1. SINDEN GAIB (2024)

Rating0
Duration1 hour 30 minutes
ShowtimeCinema
CastSara Fajira, Riza Syah, Dimas Aditya, Naufal Samudra

One of the latest horror films recommended from a popular urban legend is SINDEN GAIB. This horror film is scheduled to be released on February 22, 2024. The horror story of SINDEN GAIB is known to be based on a popular true story in Watu Kadang, Trenggalek, experienced by a person named Ayu.

Ayu often experiences possession by a ghost named Sarinten. The ghost of Sinden gaib enters Ayu's body, causing her to experience many disturbances beyond reason. Somehow, the horror terror of the ghost Sarinten continues to disturb Ayu. She tries various ways to free herself from the ghost Sarinten. Apparently, the ghost Sarinten is located in a stone that was previously a shooting location for Ayu and her friends.

2. MUNKAR (2024)

Rating7.4/10 IMDB
Durasi1 hour 27 minutes
TayangCinema
PemainRatu Sofya, Adhisty Zara, Kaneishia Yusuf, Khadijah Aruma, Saskia Chadwick, and others

MUNKAR is also included in the list of recommended horror films from popular urban legends. This film is one of the latest releases on February 7, 2024. The synopsis of MUNKAR tells the story of an urban legend ghost in a pesantren (Islamic boarding school) located in Lamongan. The urban legend ghost is named Herlina.

She is said to seek revenge. Previously, Herlina was a student who was punished for being caught stealing a gemstone owned by the kyai (Islamic teacher). When she tried to escape, she had an accident that caused her death. From this point on, Herlina's ghost starts haunting the pesantren.

3. SLENDER MAN (2018)

Rating3.2/10 IMDb
Durasi1 hour 33 minutes
TayangNetflix
PemainJoey King, Julia Goldani Telles, Jaz Sinclair, Annalise Basso, Taylor Richardson and others

Horror movie recommendation from the next urban legend is SLENDER MAN. For Western horror movie fans, SLENDER MAN can be added to your watchlist. This film tells the story of a tall and mysterious urban legend figure with long arms.

The synopsis of this film tells the terror of Slender Man, which is not just a mere story. But mysterious events are experienced by a number of teenagers as they try to prove the existence of Slender Man. From here, they experience strange events that continue to haunt them, even disappearing one by one.

4. POTATO HOUSE (2012)

Rating6.1/10 IMDb
Duration1 hour 42 minutes
Release-
CastShandy Aulia, Tasya Kamila, Gilang Dirga and others

The next horror film recommendation from an urban legend is POTATO HOUSE. This film is so popular that it has an exciting storyline. It tells the story of an urban legend ghost who resides in a house located in Jakarta. In the film, a ghost of a little child terrorizes the residents of the house.

One of the circulating rumors is that the ghost of the little child died alive in a pot of boiling potatoes. Rika and Farah try to sell their late mother's house, but the rumor of the potato ghost makes it difficult for them to offer it.

5. RUMAH KALIURANG (2022)

Rating5.4/10 IMDb
Durasi1 hour 4 minutes
Tayang-
PemainErika Carlina, Randy Pangalila, Shareefa Daanish, Khiva Iskak, and Wafda Saifan Lubis

RUMAH KALIURANG is included in the list of recommended horror films from urban legends that should not be missed. Many are familiar with the story of Kaliurang house which has been explored by several content creators. This is related to the abandoned house in Kaliurang that holds horror stories within it. The house is often considered haunted with all its mystical stories.

The synopsis of RUMAH KALIURANG tells the story of a group of friends trapped in Kaliurang house. Set in the 90s, the horror and nostalgic atmosphere are strongly felt when you watch RUMAH KALIURANG.

6. KKN DI DESA PENARI (2022)

Rating5.9/10 IMDb
Durasi2 hours 10 minutes
TayangDisney+ Hotstar
PemainTissa Biani, Adinda Thomas, Aghniny Haque, Achmad Megantara, and others

Recommended horror film from the next urban legend is KKN DI DESA PENARI. This film went viral on the internet and tells the story of a group of college students who were sent to a village for a real work program. The story is based on an account from Twitter (X) Simple Man and is said to be based on true events.

However, the original characters and locations of the events remain a mystery. The synopsis of KKN DI DESA PENARI tells the story of Nur, Widya, Ayu, Bima, Anton, and Wahyu who participate in a real work program in a village. At first, their tasks go smoothly. However, someone violates the village rules and they experience many mystical incidents. One of the highlights is the presence of a beautiful ghost dancer named Badarawuhi.

7. KUNTILANAK (2006)

Rating5.9/10 IMDb
Duration1 hour 3 minutes
ReleasedPrime Video
CastJulie Estelle, Evan Sanders, Ratu Felisha, and others

KUNTILANAK is one of the recommended horror films based on the popular urban legend. The Kuntilanak ghost is depicted as a long-haired female ghost wearing a white dress and having a terrifying face. Many horror films have told stories about the Kuntilanak ghost, including KUNTILANAK which was released in 2006.

The synopsis of this film tells the story of Samantha who summons the Kuntilanak through a song called Durmo. Suddenly, after Sam sings Durmo, people who have evil intentions towards her unexpectedly meet a tragic fate. Previously, Sam, her nickname, lived in a boarding room that turned out to have a mystical story about the presence of Kuntilanak. This includes the antique object Mangkoedjiwo, believed to be the medium for the appearance of the Kuntilanak ghost.

That is the recommendation of popular horror films based on urban legends. These stories often spread through word of mouth, social media, or other sources that contain many mystical, mysterious, and horror stories.

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