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Pohon Keramat
A small family occupies their new home on the cool edge of the city. They felt very calm until one when the mother was shocked by the figure of the madman who followed him to his office and shouted telling his family to leave the house. A small family consisting of a father, Adrian (Afdhal Yusman) mother, Novia (Isti Ayu Pratiwi), and their only child puppet Dafa (Alejandro) were quite disturbed by the incident.
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Plot Summary
The film follows the story of a young woman who returns to her village to inherit a mysterious tree, believed to be sacred. Upon her arrival, she uncovers dark secrets and supernatural occurrences linked to the tree and her family's past. She must confront these ancient forces to protect herself and the villagers from a curse.
Critical Reception
Pohon Keramat received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, with some praising its atmospheric horror elements but criticizing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was also divided, with some appreciating the local folklore incorporated into the story.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its attempt to incorporate local mythology into a horror narrative.
Criticized for a formulaic plot and lack of genuine scares.
Some found the visual atmosphere effective, but character development was lacking.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Pohon Keramat were largely unimpressed, with many citing a predictable storyline and a failure to deliver on suspense. Some viewers appreciated the cultural elements but felt the horror aspects were weak.
Fun Fact
The film's setting in a remote Indonesian village aims to leverage local superstitions and folklore surrounding sacred trees, a common element in Indonesian horror cinema.
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