'KKN DI DESA PENARI' Reschedules Release Date, Director Awi Suryadi Reveals Replacement Date

Kapanlagi.com - The horror film KKN DI DESA PENARI was originally scheduled to be released on February 24th. However, two weeks before its release in all cinemas in Indonesia, MD Pictures, as the production house, decided to postpone its release.

Awi Suryadi, the director, said that the decision was very difficult. He understood if the public would be disappointed considering they had been waiting for two years.

"This decision is very difficult but we have to take it. I have been attacked by netizens, but this is the best decision," said Awi when contacted by KapanLagi.com via phone call, Thursday (10/2/2022).

1. A Film that Utilizes the Momentum

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The increasing number of new variant covid cases named omicron has led the government to implement PPKM Level 3. Fortunately, cinema entertainment services are still allowed to operate with 50% audience capacity for each show.

With these facts, it is possible that KKN DI DESA PENARI will still be released. However, there is a fear that once it is released, the situation will worsen and the screening will be stopped.

"This film relies on momentum. If the capacity is limited to 50% and the government's policy keeps changing every week, God forbid if the situation worsens and the cinema closes, what will happen? We are afraid of making more mistakes. Once it is released, the momentum is already lost," explained Awi.

2. Learning from the Film 'MARIPOSA'

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Awi Suryadi and MD Pictures learned from the case of the film MARIPOSA starring Angga Yunanda and Adhisty Zara. They don't want KKN DI DESA PENARI to experience the same thing.

"Like what happened in the film MARIPOSA. The audience was good in the first week, but due to PPKM, the cinema had to close. When the cinema reopened, the momentum was already lost," said the bespectacled man as an example.

3. Prepare Replacement Date

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Unlike two years ago where the Covid case made everyone uncertain, this time MD Pictures has prepared a back-up plan. Manoj Punjabi as the producer has a replacement date if the condition improves.

"I can only guarantee that the postponement of the release will not be as long as before. In the past, the situation was still a big question mark, but now it should be more controlled. I mean, it shouldn't be like before, up to two years. It will definitely still be released this year. We already have a target month, but we don't want to say it yet. Let's see the situation," Awi leaked.

4. Using Real Snakes

According to Manoj, the scenes in this film require several actors to wrestle with dozens of real snakes. Because by using dozens of real snakes, everything will look real and the audience will feel chills when watching those scenes.

"Because if we use CGI, it won't feel real. How can I get the effect from the snakes to make the audience feel chills when watching this film later. It's true that if all the snakes are CGI, it's possible, but it can take a long time, up to 5-8 months," he said.

5. Involve Young Artists

This film is the result of a collaboration between two horror film box office creators, directed by Awi Suryadi and produced by Manoj Punjabi.

In addition, this film will involve several talented young actors such as Fajar Nugraha, Aghniny Haque, Calvin Jeremy, Adinda Thomas, and Tissa Biani. Not only young actors, but also several senior actors will also participate in the film KKN: DI DESA PENARI such as Diding Boneng and Kiki Narendra.

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