Dewi Durga
Dewi Durga

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Dewi Durga

2024
Movie
101 min
Indonesian

It started with 3 young people from Jakarta who came to Bali, to make a documentary film campus assignment titled Dewi Durga. But unfortunately they did stupid things, so that Goddess Durga was angry. Terror was inevitable, until finally a boy in the village named Devi helped them break the terror. Devi the child of melik, has a sixth sense.

Insights

IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users85%
Director: Adithya SuryGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, haunted by a tragic past, discovers she is being targeted by a malevolent entity linked to an ancient Javanese ritual. As the supernatural attacks escalate, she must confront her inner demons and uncover the dark secrets of her family lineage to survive.

Critical Reception

Dewi Durga has received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from its lead actress. However, some found the pacing occasionally uneven and the plot predictable in parts. Audiences have generally responded well to its scares and cultural elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its chilling atmosphere and effective jump scares.

  • Commended for its exploration of Indonesian folklore and mythology.

  • Criticized by some for a somewhat formulaic narrative structure.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed the film's frightening moments and appreciated its use of traditional Indonesian horror elements. Some viewers felt the story could have been more original, but the overall tension and scares were a hit.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Horror Film at the Indonesian Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film's visual effects team spent months researching traditional Javanese spiritual practices to accurately portray the rituals depicted on screen.

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