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Jailangkung
Three sisters, along with their friend who is a student of metaphysics, attempt to learn why their father became comatose at an eerie, remote mansion.
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Plot Summary
Two sisters, Angel and Sarah, try to uncover the mystery behind their mother's strange illness. They discover that their mother was cursed by a haunted spirit after visiting a forbidden place. To save their mother, they must perform a ritual using a spirit board called Jailangkung.
Critical Reception
Jailangkung received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its atmosphere and jump scares but criticized its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. It was a commercial success in Indonesia, becoming one of the highest-grossing Indonesian horror films.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its effective jump scares and spooky atmosphere.
Criticized for a derivative plot that relies heavily on horror tropes.
Some found the performances to be a strong point, particularly Hannah Al Rashid.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a decent horror experience with some genuinely frightening moments, though some felt the story could have been more original.
Fun Fact
The film is a reboot/sequel to the 2011 Indonesian horror film 'Mystics in Bali' and revitalized interest in the 'Jailangkung' spirit doll legend in Indonesian popular culture.
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