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Perjamuan Iblis
Kala and Radit are a husband and wife who live happily and feel perfect with their only child named Bima. One day, this happiness slowly disappeared after they had to go to Radit's old house because their long-lost mother was found to have mysteriously committed suicide in Radit's old house. The death of the grandmother made this family experience a lot of terror by creatures beyond reason in the house. And strangely, all the terror was aimed at their only child, Bima. Kala and Radit decided to leave that place. They thought leaving that place was the best way to save Bima, however, they never thought that it was just the beginning of a series of nightmares that would soon happen, and the dark secret behind their grandmother's death was related to with the rise of a demonic figure.
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Plot Summary
A newlywed couple, Reina and Dimas, finds themselves in a desperate situation after Dimas's father falls into a coma. To save him, Reina is forced to confront a dark family secret and participate in a ritual that involves the devil. As the ritual progresses, Reina and Dimas uncover horrifying truths about their lineage and the true cost of saving a life.
Critical Reception
Perjamuan Iblis received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many pointing to a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. However, some praised its atmospheric horror elements and commitment to its dark themes.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggles with a formulaic storyline common in Indonesian horror.
Performances are decent, but not enough to elevate the predictable narrative.
Visually, the film attempts to create a disturbing atmosphere, with some success.
Google audience: Audience reception for Perjamuan Iblis is generally lukewarm. Viewers often cite the horror elements as being competently executed but lament the lack of originality in the plot and character development.
Fun Fact
The film is part of a wave of Indonesian horror films exploring occult and demonic themes, aiming to tap into a growing market for the genre both domestically and internationally.
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