Mupeng (Muka Pengen)
Mupeng (Muka Pengen)

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Mupeng (Muka Pengen)

2008
Movie
88 min
Indonesian

Angga, Abi, and Eksa, are three single friends, living and studying in the same campus. One night, they have the same dream about a beautiful and sexy girl. Then Rebecca joins their campus and she is just as sexy as the girl in their dream. Rebecca’s arrival in the campus causes a commotion, as all male students are enthralled by her. Then Angga, Abi, and Eksa decide to try to win Rebecca’s heart.

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Director: Nayato Fio NualaGenres: Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of friends ventures into a haunted house rumored to be inhabited by the ghost of a woman who was murdered there. As they explore the desolate mansion, they begin to experience terrifying paranormal activities, uncovering the dark secrets and tragic history associated with the house and its restless spirit. Their curiosity quickly turns into a fight for survival as the vengeful ghost targets them one by one.

Critical Reception

Mupeng (Muka Pengen) is a low-budget Indonesian horror film that received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences. It is often cited for its predictable plot, poor acting, and reliance on cheap scares, characteristic of many films from its director. Despite its critical shortcomings, it was part of a wave of Indonesian horror films that aimed to capitalize on genre popularity.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on jump scares and predictable horror tropes.

  • Criticized for weak storytelling and underdeveloped characters.

  • Often regarded as a formulaic entry in Indonesian horror cinema.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this film is not readily available. However, based on its general reception, audiences likely found it to be a standard, albeit uninspired, horror offering typical of its time and origin.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Muka Pengen', translates roughly to 'Face Wants', implying a desire or longing, which is woven into the narrative's themes of unfinished business and vengeful spirits.

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