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Hoping to find answers to her estranged father's mysterious illness, a young woman visits his old villa and uncovers a horrifying truth from the past.
Two stepsisters, Alfie and Karin, are forced to confront their estranged father's dark past when he mysteriously dies, leaving behind a trail of debt and a supernatural curse. They soon discover that their father's demise is linked to an ancient demon summoned through a dark ritual. As the demonic entity targets them, they must unravel the truth behind their father's actions and find a way to survive the terrifying ordeal.
May the Devil Take You was generally well-received by critics and audiences, particularly for its intense scares, atmospheric dread, and creative creature design. It's often praised as a strong entry in modern Indonesian horror, offering a blend of traditional folklore with contemporary filmmaking techniques. Some reviews noted pacing issues in the middle section, but the overall consensus leaned positive.
Praised for its relentless suspense and effective jump scares.
Commended for its unique take on Indonesian folklore and demonic themes.
Some viewers found the plot slightly convoluted but appreciated the visual execution.
Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed the film, highlighting its frightening moments and engaging story. Many found it to be a genuinely scary and well-made horror film, with particular appreciation for the film's commitment to its terrifying premise and creature effects. Some minor critiques mentioned predictability, but the overall sentiment was highly positive.
The film is the first part of a planned trilogy, with the sequel 'May the Devil Take You Too' released in 2019.
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80/100 For a summary, just think "Evil Dead", Indonesian style. That's all you need to now. This highly effective fright fest, loaded with extreme, high-octane nightmare fuel, drags one along at a break neck pace that leaves one shaking ...
This definitely would satisfy those with the need to see something <I>Evil Dead</I> like but with a foreign film twist to it. The gore and effects are pretty on point here even when the characters tend to be unlikable (except the little gir...