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Alpha Project: Arwah Penasaran
In a mental hospital a police Inspector Rudi's interview is underway with a patient named Satya. The patient was the leader of a group of students who conducted an experiment called Alpha Project. This group consists of four electro students from a Bandung university: Janu, Aji, Dini and Satya. Alpha Project is an experimental video recording equipment to capture images or sound signals from the existence of other dimensions using their own assembled technology. Their experiments actually almost succeeded, but their success must be paid a very high price.
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Plot Summary
A group of college students embark on a daring experiment to contact spirits, but their curiosity unleashes a vengeful entity. As the paranormal activity escalates, they must confront their deepest fears and find a way to appease the restless spirit before it consumes them all.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to negative reviews, with some critics commending its attempts at atmospheric horror but ultimately finding the plot predictable and the scares unoriginal. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it a formulaic entry in the Indonesian horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggles with pacing and relies too heavily on jump scares.
While visually decent, the plot fails to offer anything new to the horror genre.
Performances are passable, but not enough to elevate the derivative storyline.
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Fun Fact
The film is part of a series of horror films produced by Rako Prijanto that often explore supernatural themes and local folklore.
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