Rumah Kentang: The Beginning

A newlywed couple, Senja and Bayu, moves into a new house that is rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a child who died tragically. Strange occurrences begin to plague them, including unsettling whispers and the appearance of a shadowy figure. As they delve deeper into the house's dark past, they uncover a horrifying secret connected to the land and its previous inhabitants, forcing them to confront the malevolent entity that resides there.

Rumah Kentang: The Beginning received mixed to negative reviews from critics, primarily focusing on its predictable plot and reliance on jump scares. While some praised its atmospheric tension and visual effects, many felt it failed to deliver a truly original or compelling horror experience. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the scares while others found it derivative of other Indonesian horror films.

• Relies heavily on jump scares and familiar horror tropes.

• Praised for its atmosphere and visuals but criticized for a predictable storyline.

• Fails to offer a fresh perspective in the Indonesian horror genre.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be an adequate horror flick with some decent scares, but many felt it was not particularly memorable or innovative. Some viewers enjoyed the spooky atmosphere, while others were disappointed by the unoriginal plot and common horror clichés.

The film is a prequel to the 2018 Indonesian horror film 'Rumah Kentang' (Haunted Potatoes House), exploring the origins of the haunting depicted in the first movie.