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Pocong Ghost
Orphan Sari goes to live with her uncle Mr. Padmo, his wife and their daughter Yuni. Trouble begins when the wife and daughter (who is jealous a boy she likes prefers her cousin) accuse her of stealing and threaten to kick her out. The innocent Sari's parents return as ghosts to help her out, including creating a "pocong" (death shroud) ghost to scare them.
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Plot Summary
In rural Indonesia, a young woman named Dewi is haunted by the vengeful spirit of Pocong, a Javanese ghost bound in its burial shroud. The spirit terrorizes the villagers, seeking retribution for a past injustice. As the hauntings escalate, Dewi and the villagers must find a way to appease the restless spirit before it consumes them all.
Critical Reception
While specific critical reviews from 1988 are scarce, 'Pocong Ghost' is often cited as a notable entry in Indonesian horror cinema, known for its atmospheric tension and reliance on traditional folklore. It gained a cult following over the years for its effective scares and memorable portrayal of the Pocong.
What Reviewers Say
Effectively utilizes Indonesian folklore for scares.
Features a chilling atmosphere and classic horror tropes.
A memorable example of the Pocong ghost in cinema.
Google audience: Audience reviews often praise the film's ability to create a sense of dread and its faithful representation of the Pocong legend, though some note dated special effects.
Fun Fact
The film draws heavily from Indonesian folklore surrounding the Pocong, a spectral entity believed to be the soul of a deceased person trapped in their burial shroud, often appearing to torment the living.
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