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The Ghost Train of Manggarai
A group of teenagers performs a ritual to summon a ghost train, that is said to have boarded a train, to find their missing sister. On the train, they experience various terrible events.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends decides to investigate the urban legend of a ghost train that haunts the Manggarai railway station. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they uncover a dark secret connected to a tragic accident from the past. Their investigation soon turns into a desperate fight for survival as they become targets of a vengeful spirit.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for its atmospheric tension and jump scares, though some critics found the plot predictable. It resonated with audiences who enjoy supernatural thrillers with a local folklore twist.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its effective use of suspense and spooky visuals.
Some found the narrative to be formulaic within the horror genre.
Appreciated for its attempt to blend Indonesian urban legends with a horror narrative.
Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this film on Google reviews.
Fun Fact
The film draws upon a popular Indonesian urban legend about spectral occurrences at the Manggarai railway station in Jakarta.
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