Movie spotlight
The Sacred Riana: Beginning
In her childhood, Riana lived in a small town with her father and her mother who ran a funeral house business. A disaster required them move to Uncle Johan's house in Jakarta and Riana meets with Riani doll. Riana grows up and one day got visited by Mrs. Klara, a counselor-teacher in her school who wants to know why Riana has not attended school and suggests Riana rehabilitated. Disasters take place to Riana's parents. Mrs. Klara comes again with Hendro, Lusi and Anggi, to help Riana socialize. But, their presence triggers a bigger problem; a vicious creature of the past ia released and terrorize them all.
Insights
Plot Summary
When a young girl named Riana is orphaned and sent to an orphanage, she finds solace in her magic tricks and ventriloquism. However, her unique abilities and eerie demeanor attract unwanted attention, leading to a series of unsettling events. As a dark secret about the orphanage and her own past begins to unravel, Riana must confront the supernatural forces that threaten her and those around her.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, with some praising its atmosphere and the performance of the lead actress, Riana, while others criticized its plot, pacing, and reliance on jump scares.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Riana's captivating and eerie performance.
Criticized for a predictable and underdeveloped plot.
The film's horror elements were considered by some to be too reliant on cheap scares.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally lean towards a middling reception. Some viewers found the film's supernatural themes and Riana's unique persona to be intriguing, while others felt the story lacked depth and originality.
Fun Fact
The film serves as a prequel to the popular Indonesian horror film 'The Sacred Riana' (2017), exploring the character's origins and how she acquired her supernatural abilities.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources