Wengi Anak Mayit
Wengi Anak Mayit

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Wengi Anak Mayit

2018
Movie
76 min
Indonesian

It all started from the house inherited from Dewi's parents. Dewi took her only child, Bella, and left her husband, Alex. Unexpectedly, the relic house is filled with mysteries that totally change the lives of Dewi and Bella. Horror, terror, screams and cries filled their lives from that moment on.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Jose PoernomoGenres: Horror

Plot Summary

A young woman named Ratih inherits an old house from her grandmother, unaware of its dark past and the supernatural entities that reside there. As she begins to uncover the house's secrets, Ratih finds herself haunted by vengeful spirits and trapped in a nightmarish battle for survival. She must confront the chilling legacy of her family to escape the horrors that await.

Critical Reception

Wengi Anak Mayit received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences, with many pointing to its reliance on jump scares and predictable plot. While some appreciated the attempts at atmospheric horror, the film was largely criticized for its weak storytelling and underdeveloped characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on jump scares and familiar horror tropes.

  • The plot is considered predictable and lacks originality.

  • Performances are adequate but do not elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reception for Wengi Anak Mayit was largely unfavorable, with many viewers finding the film to be a standard Indonesian horror offering that failed to stand out. Common complaints included excessive jump scares and a story that didn't offer anything new to the genre.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a resurgence of Indonesian horror films in the late 2010s, aiming to tap into both domestic and international markets with supernatural themes.

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