THE HOUSEKEEPER MOVIE: BUTO IJO 2026 - Synopsis, Cast and Interesting Facts

Kapanlagi.com - The latest horror film, PENUNGGU RUMAH: BUTO IJO, is set to terrorize Indonesian cinemas in January 2026. This story centers around a widow named Srini whose life is suddenly haunted by a giant figure.

This terror arises just before her daughter's sixth birthday, forcing her to seek help from her ex-boyfriend, Ali. However, it turns out that several facts related to Srini's past promise are revealed. The figure comes to collect on the agreement that must be fulfilled.

Starring Celine Evangelista, the film is scheduled to premiere on January 15, 2026. Interestingly, this story loosely adapts the Timun Mas fairy tale into a dark modern horror. For more details, check here about the film PENUNGGU RUMAH: BUTO IJO.

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1. The Story of Srini and the Secrets of Her Past

The Story of Srini and the Secrets of Her Past (credit: Youtube.com/CINEMA 21)

Srini, played by Celine Evangelista, is a widow with one daughter. Her life as a single mother feels very peaceful until terror starts lurking.

This occurs just before her daughter's sixth birthday. A terrifying giant known as Buto Ijo begins to haunt her life. However, this terror is not just a regular disturbance; Buto Ijo comes with a purpose related to Srini's past. The presence of Buto Ijo in Srini's home gradually reveals the veil of an unfulfilled promise.

2. A Savior Amidst the Ghostly Terror

The Savior in the Midst of Ghostly Terror (credit: Youtube.com/CINEMA 21)

In desperation, Srini contacts her ex-boyfriend, Ali, played by Gandhi Fernando. Ali now works as a horror content creator, making him a relevant choice to help Srini face this supernatural disturbance.

Ali is not alone; he is accompanied by his sister, Lana (Valerie Thomas). They agree to help Srini, but the situation drastically changes when Buto Ijo starts to appear before Ali. The terror they face is not an ordinary spirit, but an ancient entity with a personal connection to Srini. In addition to Ali and Lana, Indra (Adnan Djani), a shaman, also attempts to uncover the cause of this ghostly disturbance.

3. Dark Promises and the Price of Despair

Dark Promises and the Price of Despair (credit: Youtube.com/CINEMA 21)

The terror that befalls Srini turns out to be rooted in a mystical pact she made years ago to have a child. Buto Ijo comes not only to scare but to demand the promise that has been broken. This becomes the core conflict in the film THE HOUSE GUARDIAN: BUTO IJO. The storyline adapts the fairy tale Timun Mas. In this film, Buto Ijo is depicted as a vengeful mystical creature demanding a promise from the past.

4. Cast List of the Film THE HOUSE GUARDIAN: BUTO IJO

List of Cast for the Film HOUSE GUARDIAN: BUTO IJO (credit: Instagram.com/creatormedia.id/)

The film THE HOUSE GUARDIAN: BUTO IJO stars a number of renowned Indonesian actors and actresses. Here is the complete cast list involved in the film THE HOUSE GUARDIAN: BUTO IJO:

- Celine Evangelista as Srini

- Meryem Hasanah as Tisya

- Gandhi Fernando as Ali

- Valerie Thomas as Lana

- Adnan Djani as Indra

- Arie Dwi Andhika as Riza

- Pratito Wibowo

- Femmy Magnalia

5. Interesting Facts about the Film HOUSE GUARDIAN: BUTO IJO

Interesting Facts about the Film HOUSE GUARDIAN: BUTO IJO (credit: Youtube.com/CINEMA 21)

The film PENUNGGU RUMAH: BUTO IJO offers various interesting facts that make it worth looking forward to. Here are some interesting facts about PENUNGGU RUMAH: BUTO IJO.

- The film PENUNGGU RUMAH: BUTO IJO is inspired by the famous Indonesian folk tale, Timun Mas. This film presents a dark adaptation of Indonesian folklore with a touch of modern horror and new cinematic visuals.

- Gandhi Fernando has a dual role in this production. He not only acts as Ali but also serves as a producer and one of the screenwriters alongside Muthia Esfand.

- Gandhi Fernando explains the origin of the title PENUNGGU RUMAH: BUTO IJO. He mentions that the title was created in relation to the story of the main character. Ali is depicted as creating content that has many series. One of them is when he is asked for help to uncover the terror in Srini's house related to Buto Ijo. "The reason the title is Penunggu Rumah: Buto Ijo is that Ali is writing a novel. The novel has dozens of series, and Buto Ijo is a series of this Penunggu Rumah series that is currently being written," he said.

- The interpretation of the character Buto Ijo in this film is also unique. In the fairy tale version, Buto Ijo is depicted as an evil giant chasing Timun Mas, but this time he appears as a vengeful mystical creature demanding a promise from Srini's past.

- THE HOUSE GUARDIAN: BUTO IJO is directed by Achmad Romie and produced by Creator Pictures and Seru Juga Film Studio.

- This film presents a reflection on promises, guilt, sacrifice, and a mother's responsibility.

- The film is scheduled to premiere in Indonesian cinemas on January 15, 2026.

6. QnA for the Film HOUSE GUARDIAN: BUTO IJO 2026

1. When will the Film HOUSE GUARDIAN: BUTO IJO be released in theaters?

The film HOUSE GUARDIAN: BUTO IJO is scheduled to premiere in Indonesian theaters on January 15, 2026.

2. Who are the main cast members in the Film HOUSE GUARDIAN: BUTO IJO?

The main cast of this film includes Celine Evangelista as Srini, Gandhi Fernando as Ali, and Valerie Thomas as Lana.

3. What is the inspiration behind the story of the Film HOUSE GUARDIAN: BUTO IJO?

This film is inspired by and is an adaptation of the famous Indonesian folk tales, Timun Mas and Buto Ijo, with a modern horror twist.

4. What role does Gandhi Fernando play in the Film HOUSE GUARDIAN: BUTO IJO besides acting?

In addition to playing Ali, Gandhi Fernando is also involved as a producer and one of the screenwriters alongside Muthia Esfand.

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