Pocong Ngesot
Pocong Ngesot

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Pocong Ngesot

2011
Movie
79 min
Indonesian

Asep, a young boy came to the city to study and stay in a rented house with Kubil, Bonar, and Panda. Soon, Asep's girlfriend is to be married as their relationship is not approved by her father. They enlist a shaman for help but soon trouble ensues.

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Director: Helfi KarditGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of friends goes on a vacation to a haunted house, only to find themselves terrorized by a pocong. They must find a way to survive the night and escape the supernatural entity.

Critical Reception

Pocong Ngesot received largely negative reviews from critics, who cited its weak plot, poor acting, and reliance on jump scares rather than genuine horror. While it may have appealed to a niche audience looking for low-budget Indonesian horror-comedy, it failed to impress mainstream viewers or critics.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on cheap scares and a nonsensical plot.

  • The acting is wooden and unconvincing.

  • A forgettable entry into the Indonesian horror genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but available commentary generally points to it being a low-quality horror film with little to offer in terms of story or scares, often criticized for its lack of originality.

Fun Fact

The film is known for its low budget and was produced with a very minimal crew and shooting schedule, which is often cited as a reason for its perceived lack of polish.

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