Air Terjun Bukit Perawan
Air Terjun Bukit Perawan

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Air Terjun Bukit Perawan

2016
Movie
89 min
Indonesian

Marzuki asks six friends to go to the village of his girlfriend Tina, who has been almost three months without any message. Tina turns out not in her house, so Marjuki asks his friends to camp in the hills nearby. When the tents built, suddenly Tina comes. When sleeping, Marjuki has nightmares. Tina’s is killed in waterfall and her body is dragged between the rocks. The next morning, when they finish bathing in the waterfall, Marjuki sees a stone which is similar to the one his dream. Marjuki approachs the stone and is suprised to see the bodies of Tina behind the stone. Marjuki is scrambling back to the tent, and there he sees Tina cooking with the others.

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Director: Hadith HayatGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends embarks on a hiking trip to the mysterious Bukit Perawan waterfall, a place rumored to be haunted. As they delve deeper into the jungle, they encounter strange occurrences and unsettling visions. Their adventure soon turns into a fight for survival as they realize they are being targeted by an unseen entity.

Critical Reception

Air Terjun Bukit Perawan received mixed to negative reviews, with criticism often directed at its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated the attempts at building suspense, many found the horror elements uninspired and the overall execution lacking. The film did not achieve significant commercial or critical success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality in its horror tropes.

  • Pacing issues and weak character development detract from the suspense.

  • Attempts at scares fall flat for many viewers.

Google audience: Audience reception for Air Terjun Bukit Perawan is largely unenthusiastic. Viewers frequently cite a predictable storyline and a lack of genuine scares as major drawbacks. Some found the plot predictable and the jump scares unoriginal, leading to disappointment.

Fun Fact

The film faced challenges during its production, with reports of delays and reshoots, which may have impacted its final quality and reception.

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