Synopsis and Facts about the Horror Film 'MUNKAR', Adapted from the East Java Urban Legend - Featuring Adhisty Zara in Hijab Fashion

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Rachel Carisa Oswandi

Adhisty Zara returns to the big screen through a horror film titled MUNKAR which will be released on February 7, 2024. This film, produced by MD Pictures, is also Zara's first opportunity to play the lead role in a horror film. Another interesting aspect of this film is the story adapted from a famous urban legend in Lamongan, East Java, named Herlina.

This urban legend of the ghost Herlina tells the story of a female Islamic student who often receives mistreatment from her friends and eventually dies while trying to escape from the boarding school. Herlina's parents, who cannot accept that their daughter has died, seek revenge on the boarding school by sending the figure of Herlina to terrorize them. According to beritasantri.net, the story of the ghost Herlina is quite popular among Islamic students who reside in boarding schools in the Lamongan and Jombang areas.

The story adapted in this film will surely make it difficult for KLovers who are currently in boarding school to sleep and worry. Nevertheless, this film is worth looking forward to in cinemas because it is directed by the skilled horror director, Anggy Umbara. Want to know more about the film MUNKAR? Let's take a look at the synopsis and facts below!

1. Synopsis 'MUNKAR'

Poster 'MUNKAR' (instagram.com/mdpictures_official)

Adapted from the urban legend of Herlina, this film tells the story of a unique girl named Herlina who often experiences bullying from her friends at the Islamic boarding school. Instead of being sad when bullied, Herlina laughs.

One day, when the teachers and administrators of the boarding school gather for a night class meeting, Herlina wants to seek attention by stealing the ring belonging to Kyai's wife. When a search is conducted on all the students' bags, the administrators find the ring in Herlina's bag.

Herlina, who wants to avoid punishment, decides to run away. Unfortunately, she gets hit by a car and dies. Strangely, Herlina's figure appears the next day and terrorizes the students at the boarding school.

2. Starring Young Actresses

Cast 'MUNKAR' (instagram.com/umbarabrothers)

The film starring Adhisty Zara also highlights several other young actresses. Ratu Sofya, known for her role in the soap opera DARI JENDELA SMP (DJS), plays the character Herlina who will haunt the Islamic boarding school. Saskia Chadwick, who also appeared in DJS, plays as a female student. Other cast members include Kaneishia Yusuf, Khadijah Aruma, Elma Theana, Tio Pakusadewo, Ayu Hastari, Miqdad Addausy, Husein Al Athas, Vonny Anggraini, Santana Sartana.

3. Criticism for Making Worship Scary

Queen Sofya (youtube.com/@MDPictures)

Due to the background in the Islamic boarding school and its close connection to the practice of prayer, this film has received criticism from several netizens since the poster was released on Monday (18/12/2023) on Instagram @munkarfilm.

“The second film after makmum. It makes people scared to pray alone, especially tahajjud. Oh my.” Wrote wr***

“This can make someone's faith crumble because they are afraid to pray…” Wrote dv***

“This is anti-prayer propaganda.” Wrote sh***

4. Watch the Trailer!

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