Sanggul Beracun

A group of friends embarks on a camping trip that turns into a nightmare when they become targets of a vengeful spirit. The spirit, rumored to be a woman who died tragically, haunts the area, seeking retribution. As the friends try to survive the night, they uncover dark secrets about the land and its past.

Sanggul Beracun received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences, primarily criticized for its predictable plot, weak character development, and reliance on jump scares. While some appreciated the attempt at a local horror story, the execution was largely deemed uninspired.

• The film struggles with a generic horror plot that offers little originality.

• Performances are generally considered unconvincing, failing to elevate the material.

• The direction relies heavily on common horror tropes and jump scares, lacking a distinct voice.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Sanggul Beracun are scarce, but available feedback suggests disappointment with its unoriginality and uninspired scares, with many finding it a forgettable entry in the horror genre.

Despite its limited release and reception, the film aimed to tap into local Malaysian folklore and superstitions about vengeful spirits.