Kapanlagi.com - The film industry in the homeland 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 filming process.
By choosing a filming location that had never been explored before, "Pulung Gantung" managed to create a truly eerie atmosphere for the actors and production team. Various strange incidents have been reported, ranging from mysterious sounds echoing, unexpected shaking incidents, to physical disturbances experienced by one of the cast members.
So, what are the interesting facts behind the success of "Pulung Gantung" and what mystical experiences did the crew have during filming? Let's take a look at the complete review summarized by Liputan6 on Sunday (9/2). Prepare yourself to feel the tension and mystery that surrounds this film!
1. Defeat 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 because this film has managed to surpass the audience numbers of Business Proposal, a romantic drama film adapted from a popular Korean series. A netizen on X account @kthvvvv13 shared the higher audience numbers of Pulung Gantung.
There, they included a screenshot showing the ticket sales figures for both films. At the top of the list is the film Petaka Gunung Gede with a total of 2271 shows and an audience of 148.9 thousand. Then in second place is Pulung Gantung with 691 shows and an audience reaching 22.2 thousand, and lastly is Business Proposal which reached 1,270 shows with only 6.9 thousand viewers.
"Lost to the one with fewer shows," wrote the caption of 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" tells the story of an urban legend that envelops the community of Gunungkidul, 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 remote beaches and caves in Gunungkidul, known for their difficult access.
Director Chiska Doppert carefully selected these places to present a backdrop that aligns with the legend while providing a profound cinematic experience, where the silence of nature, still traditional, adds a horror ambiance without relying on excessive visual effects. However, the uniqueness of these locations brought its own challenges; several 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 had been found dead from suicide near the shooting location. This news immediately haunted the crew, especially since the film they were working on was closely related to the 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 in the cave, various strange occurrences began to arise; the emotions of the crew and actors became unstable, unreasonable disputes frequently occurred, and technical disturbances continually hindered the shooting. The climax came when a snake suddenly fell from the previously deemed safe cave ceiling, adding to the suspicion that something was amiss.
Feeling threatened, the production team called a cave keeper to perform a special ritual so that filming could proceed smoothly. After the cleansing ritual was conducted, 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 harbored strong mystical energy.
4. Annisa Kaila Experiences an 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 frightened, Annisa had to take a short break before continuing filming, even though the pain in her arm was quite disturbing. With a high spirit of professionalism, she managed to complete her role.
"I felt like someone pushed me really hard until my arm was sprained, even though on camera, Bulan didn't push me that hard. I had to take a break first because my arm hurt a lot, but other than that, I was fine and I could finish my part," she said, quoting Kapanlagi.com.
5. Number of Screens
On its first day of screening, the film "Pulung Gantung: Pati Ngendat" was only shown on 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" successfully attracted viewers with a surprising percentage, reaching 26.6% of the total screens.
On the other hand, "A Business Proposal" experienced a drastic decline in viewer numbers, only achieving about 3.43% of the 1270 available screens, presumably due to a controversial statement from one of its stars, Abidzar Al Ghifari. Thus, "Pulung Gantung" demonstrates that even as a newcomer, it is capable of stealing attention and outperforming a film with 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 did this film beat Business Proposal?
In addition to an interesting storyline, local cultural factors and mystical experiences at the filming location became the main attractions for Indonesian audiences.
3. What makes the filming location of this movie so eerie?
This film uses locations believed to have mystical energy, such as caves and remote villages that are rarely touched by humans.
(kpl/mni)
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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