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Kalung Jelangkung
When Kiki and her friends are on a holiday in the village, they play the jelangkung inside an old building. Suddenly the jelangkung doll stirs and screams that her name is Yanti and that her boyfriend killed her when he made her pregnant. Terrified, they all flee the old building and Kiki strays into a cemetery. Kiki finds a necklace, and wears it. Later in Jakarta, Kiki falls ill, and deliriously mentions Yanti’s name. As the best doctors fail to cure her, they turn to a shaman for help. Kiki is taken back to the cemetery in the village. After returning the necklace, Yanti’s spirit possesses the shaman. When the necklace is passed to Benny, Kiki's friend, he is also possessed by Yanti’s spirit.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on vacation in an old villa discover a mysterious ancient necklace. Upon wearing it, they are tormented by a vengeful spirit that seeks to possess them. As the hauntings escalate, they must unravel the necklace's dark history to survive.
Critical Reception
Kalung Jelangkung was a moderately successful Indonesian horror film, drawing audiences with its supernatural themes and jump scares. While it tapped into popular tropes within the genre, critical reception was mixed, with many noting its reliance on familiar horror conventions.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric tension and some effective scares.
Criticized for a predictable plot and overused horror clichés.
The performances were generally considered adequate for the genre.
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Fun Fact
The film's title, 'Kalung Jelangkung,' translates to 'Jelangkung Necklace,' referring to a traditional Indonesian spirit summoning ritual that is often featured in horror films.
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