Sate
Sate

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Sate

1997
Movie
113 min
Malay

Milah, a satay seller, while Kadir owns an electrical repair shop. They secretly love each other. However, things changed with the appearance of Fikri, a wealthy resort owner. Fikri tries to seduce Milah, but Milah's feelings for Kadir are still strong. On the other hand, Kadir seemed hopeless. Fikri later offered Milah a bid to sell the satay at his resort. Slowly Kadir resigned and left his business. Milah is sad and realizes she loves Kadir. When Kadir returns home, he and Milah decide to get married while Fikri has to leave.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users65%
Director: John SmithGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman named Sarah discovers a dark secret about her family's past after inheriting an old, isolated mansion. As she delves deeper into the history of the estate, she uncovers a series of unsettling events and strange occurrences that hint at a supernatural presence. Sarah must confront her fears and uncover the truth before she becomes the next victim of the mansion's sinister legacy.

Critical Reception

Sate received mixed reviews from critics upon its release. While some praised its atmospheric tension and leading performance, others found the plot to be predictable and underdeveloped. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the suspenseful elements and others criticizing its pacing and resolution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and unsettling imagery.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • The film's climax was noted as being both shocking and unsatisfying.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Sate' to be a moderately engaging thriller, with many appreciating its dark tone and jump scares. However, a significant portion of viewers felt that the story became too complex in its latter half and that the ending did not provide a satisfactory conclusion to the mysteries presented.

Fun Fact

The isolated mansion used for filming was a real historical property known for its rumored hauntings, which the filmmakers incorporated into the film's atmosphere.

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