Synopsis and Interesting Facts about the Horror Film 'SIKSA NERAKA' - Presents a Realistic Impression of Hell with a Production Cost of 5 Billion!

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Anjellia Alfina Verronica

Indonesian cinemas will be adorned with a horror film that is unlike any other. This time, the horror film titled SIKSA NERAKA will take the audience to imagine a terrifying depiction of hell, known as a place of torment for sinners that will make your hair stand on end.

SIKSA NERAKA is directed by Anggy Umbara, a talented director who has also successfully produced several films such as WARKOP DKI REBORN JANGKRIK BOSS! (2016) and AKU TAHU KAPAN KAMU MATI (2023). It is known that the director, Anggy Umbara, mentioned that this film uses depictions of hell based on approaches in the Quran. Curious about the synopsis and other interesting facts about this film? Let's find out below!

1. Synopsis 'HELL PUNISHMENT'

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The story of this film begins with the life of a small, religious, and harmonious family consisting of a father (Ariyo Wahab), a mother (Astri Nurdin), and their children: Saleh (Rizky Fachrel), Fajar (Kiesha Alvaro), Tyas (Ratu Sofya), and Azizah (Nayla Purnama). The father, a respected young religious teacher in the village, diligently teaches his children the values of religion, including stories about heaven and hell.

One night, the four children, without their parents' knowledge, head to a neighboring village. Unfortunately, on their journey, they experience a tragedy of being swept away by a river current. The worried and confused parents start to doubt whether they have equipped their children enough with religious knowledge.

At the same time, Saleh and his siblings wake up in a terrifying place, finding themselves separated in a hell full of fire. In their search for each other, they face terrible suffering due to the sins they committed during their lives in the world.

2. Cast List and Schedule

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In addition to showcasing the visuals of advanced technology, this film is also starred by actors from different generations. From young actors to senior actors, they contribute to this film with their acting talents. The actors' names include:

• Ratu Sofya as Tyas
• Kiesha Alvaro as Fajar
• Nayla Purnama as Azizah
• Rizky Fachrel as Saleh
• Ariyo Wahab as Ustaz Syakir
• Astri Nurdin as Bu Rika
• Slamet Rahardjo as Pak Harjo
• Joseph Kara as Pak Haji
• Ingrid Widjanarko as Mbok Inah

The film SIKSA NERAKA is scheduled to be released in Indonesian cinemas starting from Thursday, (14/12/2023).

3. Adapted from 80s Comic

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The movie SIKSA NERAKA is a film adaptation of the comic with the same title "Siksa Neraka" by M B Rahimsyah. The comic was popular in the 80s and also presents a depiction of the punishment in hell that is received by people who commit sins during their lifetime.

4. Using CGI and Spending 5 Billion Rupiah

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This film will present various scenes of torture with horrifying visuals in order to convey the message to the audience. To make the scenes as realistic as possible, the film production team uses CGI effects to make the visuals as lifelike as possible and in accordance with the depiction in the comic. It is known that Dee Company, as the production house, has allocated a production budget of 5 billion Rupiah for real set building, XR Virtual Screen, and CGI 3D Animation.

5. Watch the Trailer First!

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