Kapanlagi.com - Horror films can be said to be one of the most popular and watched genres by young people. The reason is not only to measure how much courage they have or just to find alternative entertainment that is different from others.
Sometimes, the stories from horror films become something creepy and can even cause viewers to experience fear after watching a film that is full of terrifying things. Well, for those of you who have the courage to watch horror films, let's take a look. Here are 5 Indonesian horror films inspired by true stories.
1. POTATO HOUSE (2012)
POTATO HOUSE (Credit: IMDb)
Starting from a child who died after falling into a large pot boiling potatoes, this story was then adapted into a horror film directed by Jose Poernomo.
Although it happened a long time ago, this story remains popular even until now. Because of this incident, the house where the child died is called POTATO HOUSE and has become one of the scariest places. It is not uncommon for people to accidentally smell boiled potatoes or hear the laughter of a child from that house.
2. DANUR: I CAN SEE GHOST (2017)
DANUR: I CAN SEE GHOSTS (Credit: IMDb)
This 1 hour 18 minute film is one of the must-watch Indonesian horror films for KLovers. Why? Because besides being inspired by a true story, this film also presents many scenes that make the heart beat fast and music that gives you goosebumps.
In addition, this film also has a unique story about how an indigo child named Risa, played by Prilly Latuconsina, interacts with the ghosts living in her house. Here, KLovers will be shown the perspective of an indigo child and the daily life she leads. Interesting, isn't it?
3. INVISIBLE FAMILY (2017)
INVISIBLE FAMILY (Credit: IMDb)
The next horror film based on a true story is INVISIBLE FAMILY. Initially, this horror story was only shared by a graphic designer named Genta in an online discussion forum.
However, due to the huge public interest, this story was eventually made into a film produced by Max Picture. Before being adapted into a feature film, this story was actually written in the form of a novel with the same title and became a bestseller.
The chilling story and terrifying figures are also present in this film. Interestingly, this story has been approved by 'Invisible Family' to be made into a film.
4. THE SIXTH SENSE (2017)
THE SIXTH SENSE (Credit: IMDb)
THE SIXTH SENSE is a horror film that tells the story of a woman and her younger sister who decide to return to their old home. However, the house they used to live in as children turns out to be very haunted and far from the city crowd.
The figures in the house start to appear and from that moment on, many strange events occur. This film, starring Jessica Milla and Bianca Hello, is highly popular among the public and has even successfully reached 1.2 million viewers.
5. KKN IN THE DANCER VILLAGE (2021)
KKN IN PENARI VILLAGE (Credit: IMDb)
Who doesn't know this film? Yup, this film released in early 2021 successfully captivated many viewers with its interesting storyline and mystical atmosphere.
The story, which was widely discussed on Twitter in 2019, is actually based on the true story of a group of students who conducted community service activities in a village called the Dancer Village. Due to violating the rules in the village, the students received many terror and other horror incidents.
This article was written by: Gloria Trivena May Ary
(kpl/mag)
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.