Reva: Guna Guna
Reva: Guna Guna

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Reva: Guna Guna

2019
Movie
80 min
Indonesian

Reva, a cheerful student, suddenly changes after her 21st birthday. Reva becomes moody and doesn't want to hang out. Then at her house, her mother and two younger siblings are killed sadistically. Reva is declared a murderer and is rehabilitated in a mental hospital. Devi, Reva's best friend, does not believe this and feels there is something about Reva. At the hospital Reva is terrorized by a horrible supernatural being. Doctor Karina, Reva's aunt, always assures her that it is only Reva's hallucinations. But, the supernatural creature keeps appearing and tries to kill Reva. From the paranormal smuggled into a mental hospital, it is discovered that the supernatural being is sent to kill Reva. Reva and Devi try to find out who and what supernatural beings sent for to Reva. From this supernatural being it is revealed who killed Reva's mother and sisters.

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: Ravi BhargavanGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A couple inherits a remote ancestral property with a dark past. As they settle in, strange occurrences and unsettling discoveries begin to unravel, hinting at a malevolent presence tied to the land. They must confront the horrifying truth before they become the next victims of the house's sinister history.

Critical Reception

Reva: Guna Guna received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics pointing out its reliance on common horror tropes and a predictable storyline. While some appreciated the atmosphere and attempts at suspense, the execution was often seen as lacking. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some finding it a decent low-budget horror flick while others were disappointed by its familiar plot points.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on jump scares and familiar horror clichés.

  • The plot, while attempting mystery, becomes predictable for genre fans.

  • Some praise for the creepy atmosphere, but it's undermined by weak execution.

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Fun Fact

The film was noted for its low budget and independent production, with much of the filming taking place in a single, remote location to enhance the eerie atmosphere.

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