Facts About the Film PULUNG GANTUNG PATI NGENDAT, Including Beating the Audience of A Business Proposal Indonesia

Kapanlagi.com - The film industry in the country is once again thriving with the presence of the latest thrilling horror film, "Pulung Gantung: Pati Ngendat." Adapted from an urban legend originating from Gunungkidul, this film has successfully captured the audience's attention and even surpassed the number of viewers of the popular film "Business Proposal." However, behind its impressive success, there are mystical stories experienced by the crew and cast during the shooting process.

By choosing a shooting location that had never been explored before, "Pulung Gantung" managed to create a truly chilling atmosphere for the actors and production team. Various strange occurrences have been reported, ranging from mysterious sounds echoing, unexpected incidents that shook the crew, to physical disturbances experienced by one of the actors.

So, what are the interesting facts behind the success of "Pulung Gantung" and what mystical experiences did the crew encounter during filming? Let's check out the complete review summarized by Liputan6 on Sunday (9/2). Prepare yourself to feel the tension and mystery that envelops this film!

1. Beat the Audience Numbers of Business Proposal

caption from X account @kthvvvv13

The success of Pulung Gantung at the Indonesian box office has become a highlight, especially since this film has surpassed the audience number of Business Proposal, a romantic drama adapted from a popular Korean series. A netizen on X account @kthvvvv13 shared the higher audience numbers for Pulung Gantung.

There, he included a screenshot showing the ticket sales numbers for both films. It appears that in the first position is the film Petaka Gunung Gede with a total of 2271 shows and an audience count of 148.9 thousand. Then in second place is Pulung Gantung with 691 shows and an audience reaching 22.2 thousand, and lastly, Business Proposal with 1,270 shows and only 6.9 thousand viewers.

"Lost to one with fewer shows," wrote the caption from X account @kthvvvv13, as quoted by KapanLagi.com, Sunday (09/02).

2. Raising the Original Urban Legend of Gunungkidul

The film "Pulung Gantung: Pati Ngendat" brings to light the urban legend that envelops the community of Gunungkidul Regency, Yogyakarta, which is believed to drive individuals to end their lives in a tragic manner, especially among the elderly. To create an authentic atmosphere, the production team chose rarely visited shooting locations, such as secluded beaches and caves in Gunungkidul, known for their difficult accessibility.

Director Chiska Doppert carefully selected these places to present a backdrop that aligns with the legend, while also providing a profound cinematic experience, where the silence of the still traditional nature adds a horror ambiance without relying on excessive visual effects. However, the uniqueness of these locations brought its own challenges; some crew members and actors experienced mysterious occurrences, from feelings of discomfort to strange sounds recorded during filming, adding a mystical impression to the filmmaking process.

3. The Crew Experiences Supernatural Disturbances During Filming

One of the most terrifying moments experienced by the production team was when they learned that a week before filming, someone was found dead by suicide near the shooting location. This news immediately haunted the crew, especially since the film they were working on was closely related to that tragic event.

Michael Russell, one of the actors, admitted that he hesitated to continue filming after hearing the news. However, after receiving guidance from a local tribal leader, they decided to proceed with production with spiritual preparations to avoid further disturbances.

During filming inside the cave, various strange occurrences began to surface; the emotions of the crew and cast became unstable, unreasonable disputes often arose, and technical disturbances continued to hinder the shooting. The climax came when a snake suddenly fell from the ceiling of the cave, which had previously been deemed safe, adding to the suspicion that something was amiss.

Feeling threatened, the production team called in a cave keeper to perform a special ritual so that filming could proceed smoothly. After the cleansing ritual was performed, the atmosphere at the location became calm, and the crew was finally able to complete filming without significant interruptions, further reinforcing the belief that the location held strong mystical energy.

4. Annisa Kaila Experiences Injury Due To

A mystical incident that shook the heart occurred to Annisa Kaila, the actress playing Elsa, during filming. While performing a scene, she suddenly felt a very strong push that caused her to fall and injure her elbow. What shocked her even more was that when the replay was played, there was no figure seen pushing her.

Feeling scared, Annisa had to take a short break before continuing filming, even though the pain in her arm was quite bothersome. With a high spirit of professionalism, she managed to complete her role.

5. Number of Screens

On its first day of screening, the film "Pulung Gantung: Pati Ngendat" was only shown in 691 cinema screens across Indonesia, a smaller number compared to the film "A Business Proposal" which also premiered on February 6, 2025. However, despite the limited number of screens, "Pulung Gantung" managed to attract the audience's attention with a surprising percentage, reaching 26.6% of the total screens.

On the other hand, "A Business Proposal" experienced a drastic decline in the number of viewers, only achieving about 3.43% of the 1270 available screens, allegedly due to a controversial statement from one of its stars, Abidzar Al Ghifari. Thus, "Pulung Gantung" demonstrates that even though it is new, it is able to capture attention and outperform a film that has more screenings.

6. People Also Ask

1. Is Pulung Gantung based on a true story?

Yes, this film is adapted from the urban legend of Gunungkidul about Pulung Gantung, a mystical phenomenon believed to control people into committing suicide.

2. Why could this film defeat Business Proposal?

In addition to an interesting storyline, local cultural factors and mystical experiences at the filming location are the main attractions for Indonesian audiences.

3. What makes the filming location of this movie so terrifying?

This film uses locations believed to have mystical energy, such as caves and remote villages that are rarely visited by humans.

(kpl/mni)