Bisikan Setan
Bisikan Setan

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Bisikan Setan

2024
Movie
88 min
Malay

Two detectives, Khairul and Juwita, must solve the mystery behind a series of mass suicides that occurred in an apartment unit. However, anyone who steps into that haunted unit will meet the same fate. Can the real secret behind apartment unit D-07-08 be uncovered?

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Director: Rizal MantovaniGenres: Horror

Plot Summary

A young woman inherits an old, isolated house filled with dark secrets. As she begins to uncover the truth about her family's past, she awakens a malevolent entity that haunts the property. She must confront the terrifying supernatural forces and her own inner demons to survive and break the curse.

Critical Reception

As a recent release, critical reception for 'Bisikan Setan' is still emerging, but early audience reactions suggest a polarizing experience. While praised for its atmospheric tension and some startling jump scares, some critics and viewers found the plot to be derivative of other horror tropes. The film aims to deliver a classic haunted house narrative with a modern Indonesian horror sensibility.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its spooky atmosphere and visual scares.

  • Criticized by some for a predictable storyline.

  • The performances, particularly from the lead cast, are often highlighted.

Google audience: Audiences seem divided, with many appreciating the horror elements and jump scares that deliver on the genre's promise. However, a significant portion of viewers found the story to be too similar to other well-known horror films, lacking originality. The film's visual presentation and sound design generally receive positive remarks.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a historic, supposedly haunted mansion in West Java, with the production team reportedly experiencing several unexplained occurrences during filming.

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