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Pesugihan: Bersekutu dengan Iblis
After going bankrupt, Hendri made a pact with the devil. Every sacrifice he gives will make him richer. However, "Once you make a promise with a devil, you're forever trapped." And the story will not end just up here.
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Plot Summary
A couple desperately tries to have a child, leading them to make a dark pact with a demonic entity. Their wish is granted, but it comes with a terrifying price as the entity demands their firstborn. As the entity's influence grows, the family is plunged into a nightmare of supernatural events and psychological torment.
Critical Reception
Pesugihan: Bersekutu dengan Iblis was a commercial success in Indonesia, praised for its intense atmosphere and jump scares. While some critics found the plot familiar within the horror genre, many lauded Joko Anwar's direction and the performances of the lead actors for effectively delivering a chilling and suspenseful experience.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its effective use of suspense and frightening imagery.
Joko Anwar's directorial style is commended for creating a palpable sense of dread.
Some noted a predictable narrative arc common in demonic pact horror films.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's scares and atmospheric tension, with many finding it a genuinely frightening horror experience. Some viewers, however, felt the story lacked originality.
Fun Fact
The film is a remake of the 1989 Indonesian horror film of the same name, 'Tuyul: The Little Devil'.
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