Pocong Mandi Goyang Pinggul
Pocong Mandi Goyang Pinggul

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Pocong Mandi Goyang Pinggul

2011
Movie
73 min
Indonesian

Drunken Ferdi goes home from a night club and hits a car. A month latern Ferdi often sees ghosts. At the time Ferdi is also in a relationship with Sasha through cyberspace. Ferdi’s family who are suspicious try to investigate the background of Sasha. They find a connection between the presence of Sasha and Ferdi’s accident.

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Director: Helfi KarditGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of friends attempts to make a horror film, but their production is plagued by supernatural occurrences and bizarre incidents. The film blends horror tropes with comedic elements, focusing on the mishaps and escalating chaos on set. As they delve deeper into filmmaking, the lines between reality and the supernatural begin to blur in increasingly outlandish ways.

Critical Reception

The film received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences, widely regarded as a low-quality production with a nonsensical plot and poor execution. It is often cited as an example of exploitative and uninspired filmmaking in Indonesia.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely panned for its nonsensical plot and lack of coherent storytelling.

  • Criticized for its low production values and reliance on cheap scares and crude humor.

  • Considered a prime example of poorly made Indonesian horror-comedy films.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's obscurity and poor reputation, but those that exist generally reflect its critical failure, with viewers expressing disappointment in the plot, acting, and overall execution.

Fun Fact

The film's title translates roughly to 'Pocong Bathing Hip Shake,' hinting at its bizarre and comedic premise.

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