Being Called the New Queen of Indonesian Horror, Here are the Successful Horror Films Starring Luna Maya - Some Entered the Box Office

Kapanlagi.com - Horror films are one of the most popular film genres among audiences. Although horror films are synonymous with scary scenes such as the appearance of terrifying figures, gore, and other thrilling scenes, this genre is actually the most liked genre by Indonesian people.

Talking about horror films, being an actor or actress is certainly not easy. Actors and actresses are required to be able to act and portray characters in films well. Like Luna Maya who has starred in several Indonesian horror films since 2004.

One of the films she starred in is a remake of the film SUZZANA: BERNAFAS DALAM KUBUR in 2018 when she portrayed the character Suzzana. She was then dubbed as the new queen of Indonesian horror. However, that film was not Luna Maya's first horror film. Here are some successful horror films she has starred in.

1. BANGSAL 13

BANGSAL 13 (Credit: IMDb)

This 2004 film is directed by Ody Harahap. Luna Maya plays the character Mina in this film. It tells the story of a haunted hospital, where Luna Maya and other stars experience an accident and find themselves staying in ward number 13, which has been closed for decades. Terror begins to haunt them one by one.

2. DEVIL'S WHISPER

DEVIL'S WHISPER (Credit: SkenarioFilm.com)

This film, released in 2017, has further boosted Luna Maya's career in the film industry. Collaborating with Indonesian Production House, MD Pictures, and Vega Baby Company, Luna Maya portrays a psychiatrist named Dian and acts alongside Hollywood actors and actresses such as Luca Oriel, Tessie Santiago, and Marcos Ferraez.

3. THE DOLL 2

THE DOLL 2 (Credit: IMDb)

Released in 2017, this film was produced by Rocky Soraya and also starred Herjunot Ali. This film is a sequel to THE DOLL 1, which was successful in 2016. THE DOLL 2 was a Box Office success in 2017.

It tells the story of a couple who lost their child, leading Maira, played by Luna Maya, to perform a ritual to summon their child's spirit. Unpleasant events begin to occur.

4. SABRINA

SABRINA (Credit: IMDb)

This film is a continuation of THE DOLL 2. It tells the story of Maira, who has a new life with a successful toy entrepreneur named Aiden, played by Christian Sugiono.

One day, Vanya, Maira's adopted child, plays the game 'Pensil Charlie' next to the Sabrina doll to summon her deceased mother. Strange occurrences begin to happen, causing Maira to experience a series of terrifying events.

5. RUMAH KENTANG

RUMAH KENTANG (Credit: IMDb)

Acting alongside Christian Sugiono again, Luna Maya stars in a film that is the second installment of the RUMAH KENTANG film series released in 2012. This film tells the story of Shopie, played by Luna Maya, who returns to her childhood home that she hasn't visited in a long time after her parents disappeared without a trace.

One disturbance after another starts to attack them. The climax is when Nina, Shopie's child, disappears without a trace. Until one of the residents informs them that their family is in danger.

This article was written by: Aditia Lestari

(kpl/mag)