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Kakak
Adi and Kirana encounter a strange presence at their new home. When Kirana becomes pregnant, things change as the presence begins to terrorise their family.
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Plot Summary
A young woman is haunted by a dark past and tormented by a mysterious entity from her childhood. As the supernatural occurrences escalate, she must confront her repressed memories and the sinister force that threatens to consume her sanity and her life.
Critical Reception
Kakak received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often highlighting its atmospheric tension and visual style, while some noted pacing issues and a convoluted narrative in parts. Audiences generally found it to be a chilling and effective Indonesian horror film.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and effective jump scares.
Admired for its strong visual direction and disturbing imagery.
Criticized by some for its complex plot and occasional slow burn.
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Fun Fact
The film is noted for its dark and surreal visual aesthetic, which director Ismael Basbeth aimed to evoke a sense of psychological unease.
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