High Rating vs Abundant Audience, Two Horror Films 'SIKSA KUBUR' and 'BADARAWUHI DI DESA PENARI' Compete for the Throne of Indonesian Box Office

Kapanlagi.com - Written By: Reza Ahmad Zahid

Two newly released Indonesian horror films, SIKSA KUBUR and BADARAWUHI DI DESA PENARI, are currently in a tight competition at the cinemas. Each film offers a different appeal to horror film lovers in the country. BADARAWUHI DI DESA PENARI attracted 1 million viewers in 3 days, one day faster than SIKSA KUBUR which achieved it in 4 days.

SIKSA KUBUR with a higher rating managed to captivate film critics. This film is praised for being more thrilling and having stunning effects. On the other hand, BADARAWUHI DI DESA PENARI is based on a viral thread on social media X, which successfully attracted many viewers with its horror story.

Until now, BADARAWUHI DI DESA PENARI is still leading in total audience numbers. However, it is unlikely that SIKSA KUBUR can surpass it with the high rating they have received.

According to Klovers, who do you think will hold the throne in this horror film competition?

1. Fierce Competition in the First Week! 'SIKSA KUBUR' Challenges 'BADARAWUHI'

Film Excerpt 'SIKSA KUBUR' (Credit: Come and See Pictures)

Indonesian films are once again enthusiastic with the presence of 'SIKSA KUBUR' and 'BADARAWUHI DI DESA PENARI'. Joko Anwar, as the director of 'SIKSA KUBUR', hopes that these two films can present a new phenomenon just like the barbenheimer, which is a competition between the films 'BARBIE' and 'OPPENHEIMER'.

'SIKSA KUBUR' excels in ratings with a score of 3.3 out of 5 on the letterboxd website. Meanwhile, 'BADARAWUHI DI DESA PENARI', which was adapted from a viral thread, successfully attracted more viewers despite receiving a lower rating of 3.1 out of 5. 'SIKSA KUBUR' also excels on the IMDb website with a score of 7.2 out of 10, leaving 'BADARAWUHI DI DESA PENARI' with only 6.3 out of 10.

2. Audience Voice and Predictions for the Box Office Winner?

Snippet 'BADARAWUHI DI DESA PENARI' (Credit: MD Pictures)

SIKSA KUBUR is still chasing BADARAWUHI DI DESA PENARI in terms of audience numbers. The performance of this film is considered stable and continues to show improvement. Indonesian audiences are divided into two camps. Some are impressed with the story and technical aspects of SIKSA KUBUR, while others are more interested in the viral mystical story of BADARAWUHI DI DESA PENARI.

Social media is filled with reviews and lively debates from the audience. The prediction for the box office winner is still unclear. Will a high rating become SIKSA KUBUR's weapon to reverse the number of viewers? Or will BADARAWUHI DI DESA PENARI remain strong in maintaining its position?

Come on, Klovers, watch both of these films at the nearest cinema and give your own judgment!

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