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The Real Pocong
Ivan and Rini have a beautiful child, Laura. After so much time without a house of their own, finally Ivan has bought a small bungalow out in the forest. But from the first time they step foot in the house, Laura is afraid and feels there is something wrong with the place.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends decide to prank their superstitious friend by faking a haunting. Their plan goes awry when they accidentally summon an actual Pocong, a malevolent spirit from Indonesian folklore. The friends must then find a way to survive the night and banish the vengeful entity before it claims them all.
Critical Reception
The film received generally negative reviews from critics, who cited its predictable plot, weak scares, and poor execution. Audiences also found the film to be uninspired, although some acknowledged its attempts to tap into local horror tropes.
What Reviewers Say
The film relies too heavily on jump scares and lacks genuine suspense.
The plot is derivative and fails to offer any fresh perspectives on the horror genre.
Performances are unconvincing, further detracting from the overall experience.
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Fun Fact
The Pocong is a supernatural entity in Indonesian and Malaysian folklore, said to be the soul of a dead person trapped in their burial shroud.
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