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Jeritan Danau Terlarang (Situ Gintung)
The story is taken from the legend of Nyi Mas Melati and the white crocodile of Situ Gintung that spreads after the crash of of Situ Guntung dam. The dam crashed early in the morning of March 27, 2012, and dozens of houses nearby were inundated.
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Plot Summary
A group of young people ventures into the forbidden Situ Gintung lake, ignoring local warnings and legends. They soon find themselves tormented by vengeful spirits and dark forces that inhabit the cursed waters. As their numbers dwindle, they must confront the horrifying truth behind the lake's dark past to survive.
Critical Reception
The film received generally negative reviews, with critics often citing a predictable plot, weak character development, and reliance on jump scares over genuine horror. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it to be a forgettable entry in the Indonesian horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
Relies heavily on common horror tropes and jump scares.
Lacks originality in both its plot and its scares.
Performances are inconsistent, failing to elevate the material.
Google audience: Google user reviews are scarce, but available comments suggest a lack of engagement with the film's premise and execution, often describing it as unoriginal and not particularly frightening.
Fun Fact
The film's title references the real-life disaster of the Situ Gintung dam collapse in Indonesia, which occurred in 2009 and resulted in significant loss of life.
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