Tumbal: The Ritual
Tumbal: The Ritual

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Tumbal: The Ritual

2018
Movie
92 min
Indonesian

Nira, Raka, Leo, Maya and Sisi make a horror film for their college assignment. They went to a sugar factory which is said to be very haunted. They were surprised by the appearance of Alya, Nira's adoptive sister who was autistic, secretly in the car. Alya was forced to go there. At the sugar factory strange noises, ghost sightings, even ghost terror came to them. They tried to get out of the sugar factory, but they couldn't. The mystery of 20 years ago was revealed. The factory belongs to Suryo and Nurmala. Nurmala was killed by Suryo. It turns out that Nurmala is Nira's biological mother.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Aria Prayogi, Sidharta TataGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young couple, Adi and Rini, who are trying to conceive, are haunted by a mysterious curse originating from a remote village. They discover that their struggles are tied to an ancient ritual and a dark entity that demands a sacrifice. As the supernatural occurrences escalate, they must confront the terrifying truth behind the curse to save themselves and their unborn child.

Critical Reception

Tumbal: The Ritual received mixed to negative reviews. Critics often pointed to its reliance on jump scares and predictable plot elements, though some acknowledged the atmospheric tension and the commitment of the cast. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some viewers appreciating the horror elements while others found it formulaic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on conventional horror tropes and jump scares.

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension by some, but criticized for a predictable narrative.

  • The performances are adequate, but the story struggles to deliver a fresh or compelling horror experience.

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Fun Fact

The film explores themes of ancient Indonesian rituals and folklore, aiming to tap into a sense of cultural horror, though its execution was met with mixed reactions.

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