Mengejar Setan
Mengejar Setan

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Mengejar Setan

2013
Movie
74 min
Indonesian

Andika and Tarina decide to live in Bandung after an accident that almost killed them. Andika has bought an old, quite big house because it is for a bargain price. The owner is the ghost who is still roaming and terrorizing.

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Director: Rudi AryantoGenres: Horror

Plot Summary

A group of students decides to explore an abandoned house rumored to be haunted by a vengeful spirit. As they delve deeper into the house's dark past, they uncover a series of disturbing secrets and find themselves targeted by the malevolent entity. Their quest for thrills quickly turns into a fight for survival as the supernatural forces within the house become increasingly aggressive.

Critical Reception

Mengejar Setan (Chasing the Devil) received mixed to negative reviews, largely criticized for its predictable plot, reliance on cheap jump scares, and underdeveloped characters. While it tapped into common Indonesian horror tropes, it failed to offer a fresh or compelling narrative, leading to a disappointing viewing experience for many.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on formulaic horror elements.

  • Lacks originality and depth in its storytelling.

  • Performances are inconsistent, failing to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reception for Mengejar Setan was generally poor, with many viewers finding the film to be unoriginal and predictable. Common complaints included a weak plot, overused jump scares, and a lack of genuine suspense. Some viewers appreciated the attempt at a supernatural horror narrative but felt it didn't deliver on its potential.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a wave of Indonesian horror films from the early 2010s that often relied on supernatural themes and common folklore.

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