Seribu Kisah: Selendang Mayang
Seribu Kisah: Selendang Mayang

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Seribu Kisah: Selendang Mayang

2017
Movie
42 min
Indonesian

Seribu Kisah is a TRANS 7 FTV programme that presents stories of 1001-night stories. A different take on a folk tale from Betawi, Selendang Mayang tells a story about a beautiful woman named Mayangsari.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Rino SarjonoGenres: Drama, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of young women, desperate for money, decide to participate in a ritual that promises wealth but comes with a dark, mystical price. As they delve deeper into the forbidden practice, they awaken a vengeful spirit tied to a magical sash, leading them into a terrifying descent where their lives become entangled with the supernatural and their greed is met with horrific consequences.

Critical Reception

This film received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics pointing to its predictable plot and uninspired execution. While some appreciated the attempt at blending horror with a cautionary tale about greed, the overall consensus was that it failed to deliver a compelling or frightening experience, often falling into common horror tropes without fresh innovation.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a predictable storyline and underdeveloped characters.

  • Lacks genuine scares and relies heavily on jump scares and cliché horror elements.

  • The cautionary theme about greed is present but not effectively explored.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Seribu Kisah: Selendang Mayang' appears to be largely lukewarm, with many viewers finding the movie to be a forgettable entry in the genre. Common complaints include a slow pace and a lack of originality in its horror elements, though a small number appreciated the effort to include a moral lesson.

Fun Fact

The 'Selendang Mayang' in the title refers to a type of traditional Indonesian fabric, often associated with mystical or spiritual significance in local folklore, which the film attempts to integrate into its horror narrative.

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