7 Recommendations for Indonesian Horror Comedy Films that are Scary and Funny at the Same Time

Kapanlagi.com - Perhaps, there are still some who do not know that the horror and comedy genres can be a great entertainment when combined into a film. This is proven through several recommendations for Indonesian horror comedy films.

Starting from parodies, silly characters, to trivial ghost motivations, Indonesian horror comedy film recommendations become a scary and funny spectacle. Unusual ghost forms also become their own attraction in this film.

If you are curious and want to watch recommendations for Indonesian horror comedy films, it doesn't hurt to read the following reviews.

1. GHOSTBUSER: THE MYSTERY OF THE DANCING VILLAGE (2021)

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GHOSTBUSER: THE MYSTERY OF THE DANCING VILLAGE is a recommended Indonesian horror comedy film that you should watch. Directed by Girry Pratama and Tora Sudiro, this film tells the story of a group of ghostbusters with funny scenes.

The story of this film focuses on a ghostbusting team called Nonviolent Demon Expellers. The team consists of three friends and starts because a character named Sigit has the ability to see ghosts. Furthermore, Sigit, Alexa, and Genjing see this ability as an opportunity to get rich. Unfortunately, they are overwhelmed by various terrifying and cruel ghostly terrors.

2. GHOST WRITER (2019)

Next, there is GHOST WRITER which is a recommended Indonesian horror comedy film that is both scary and funny. The story in this film begins when siblings, Naya (Tatjana Saphira) and Darto (Endy Arfian), move to occupy an empty house that has long been uninhabited. Naya then finds a book belonging to the previous occupant and gets the idea to write a novel.

The fact is revealed that the book belongs to a man named Galih. He has died by suicide. However, Galih's diary has become an idea for a novel. Naya, who writes without permission, starts to be visited by curious spirits.

3. REUNI Z (2018)

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Are you looking for recommendations for Indonesian horror comedy films about zombies? REUNI Z is the answer. This film, directed by Monty Tiwa and Soleh Solihun, is actually inspired by the horror comedy film SHAUN OF THE DEAD, which has the idea of zombies.

In general, this film tells the story of Zenith High School alumni. They hold a reunion after 20 years of separation since graduation. Unfortunately, the originally fun event turns into a horrifying one. It all starts after a cheerleader member turns into a zombie. The zombie then starts attacking all the attending alumni.

4. 3 POCONG IDIOT (2012)

Equally hilarious, next is a recommendation for an Indonesian horror comedy film titled 3 POCONG IDIOT. As the title suggests, this film tells the story of 3 friends who died after becoming victims of hit and run. However, they were young people who were pursuing a career as a band group. What happens when they have to accept the reality of becoming pocong (Indonesian ghost) before their dreams come true? Yes, they try to surrender.

They also receive a herbal potion from a creepy nurse to be able to appear to humans. They have a goal to terrorize the hit and run perpetrator who took their lives. This film is considered funny, especially regarding the unusual appearance of the pocong. Yes, Joshua Suherman as one of the pocong is quite interesting because he wears big green glasses.

5. NOT YOUR ORDINARY POCONG (2011)

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NOT YOUR ORDINARY POCONG is also an interesting recommendation for Indonesian horror comedy films. However, this film can be said to be far from a horror impression because the appearance of the pocong is not scary at all, but rather tends to be silly.

In general, this film tells the story of five friends who have unfortunate fate because they accidentally enter a haunted house. Initially, they were unaware that every visitor who comes will be followed and disturbed by the pocong. They try to escape from the house. Unfortunately, the ghosts follow them all the way to Jakarta.

6. WHAT'S UP WITH POCONG? (2011)

Since reading the title, you might think that WHAT'S UP WITH POCONG seems like a parody of one of the romantic Indonesian films from the 2000s. Regardless of that, this title clearly needs to be included in the list of recommended Indonesian horror comedy films for you to watch.

This film, starring Zacky Zimah, tells the story of a group of men who are terrorized by pocong. Seeking help from a powerful shaman turns out to be of no help. The pocong continues to haunt them. However, after further investigation, it is revealed that one of them has killed a girl named Lastri. The spirit of Lastri rises as a pocong to seek revenge for her death because she was not properly buried.

7. SISTER BATH (2009)

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There are still recommendations for Indonesian horror comedy films that are no less legendary. This film is titled SISTER BATH. The story begins when a Japanese tourist (Rin Sakuragi) searches for her sister who is a nurse in Indonesia.

However, it is known that her sister has actually passed away. She and her friend stay in a villa to investigate her sister's death. They are often disturbed by supernatural beings. This film, which also stars Herfiza Novianti and Shinta Bachir, presents funny antics that make the audience laugh.

Well, KLovers, those are some recommendations for Indonesian horror comedy films that are both scary and funny for you to watch.

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