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Rumah Malaikat
Alexandra (Mentari de Marelle), student, became a substitute teacher at an orphanage called House Angels. Alexandra replace Irma, who no longer hold teaching because it is always plagued by the ghost of a small child. Alexandra Arrival get bad reception of the children home. Alexandra often intimidated. Alexandra denounce acts of children, but no one recognizes. Alexandra did not know that what bothers him is the real ghost.
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Plot Summary
A young woman named Alexandra moves into a new house that was formerly a haunted children's orphanage. She soon discovers that the house is still inhabited by the spirits of the children who died there. The spirits begin to torment her, revealing dark secrets about the house's past and the people who lived there. Alexandra must uncover the truth behind the hauntings before she becomes another victim of the malevolent entities.
Critical Reception
Rumah Malaikat received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the scares unoriginal. However, some praised the atmosphere and Wulan Guritno's performance. Audience reception was similarly divided, with a segment of the horror audience appreciating its attempt at a classic haunted house narrative.
What Reviewers Say
Relies on familiar horror tropes and jump scares.
Atmosphere and visuals are decent but cannot save a weak script.
Performances are a mixed bag, with some standing out more than others.
Google audience: Indonesian audiences seemed to have a polarized view of 'Rumah Malaikat'. While some appreciated the return to classic Indonesian horror elements and the suspenseful build-up, many found the story to be cliché and predictable. The film's scares were often described as relying too heavily on jump scares rather than genuine psychological horror.
Fun Fact
The film is set in a house that was reportedly used as an orphanage before being converted into a haunted location for the movie, aiming to enhance its eerie atmosphere.
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