Hantu juga Selfie
Hantu juga Selfie

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Hantu juga Selfie

2014
Movie
93 min
Indonesian

Because of selfie, Helsi (Beby Regita) was dead. Helsi’s death stirs her companions. Helsi always appears when her friends take selfie. After the euphoria of school graduation, Loly (Agatha Vallerie), Vega (Angelina Novie Cape), Gea (Marcella Daryaani) and Jean (Aisha Fadilla) go on vacation to an island. Arriving at the island, Loly met Bara, her foe and also Helsi’s boyfriend. Bara (Lionil Hendrik) considers Loly following him. Loly assume the same. Then they work on each other. At the inn Helsi ghost terrorize them through selfie, as well as other hilarious ghosts, to make them panic.

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Director: Wan Khairul AzwanGenres: Comedy, Horror

Plot Summary

A group of friends embarks on a road trip to a remote village rumored to be haunted, hoping to capture paranormal activity on camera. Their adventure takes a terrifying turn when they realize the spirits are not just playing tricks but are actively targeting them. They must find a way to survive the night and escape the vengeful entities.

Critical Reception

Hantu juga Selfie received a mixed to negative reception, primarily criticized for its underdeveloped plot and reliance on jump scares over genuine horror. While some appreciated its attempt at blending comedy with horror, many found the execution lacking in both departments. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying the lighthearted approach to a horror theme and others disappointed by the predictability and weak special effects.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to balance its comedic and horror elements, often falling short on both.

  • Reliance on predictable scares and a weak storyline were common criticisms.

  • Some viewers found the cast's performances and lighthearted moments entertaining, despite the film's flaws.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Hantu juga Selfie' to be an entertaining, albeit flawed, horror-comedy. Many appreciated the humor and the effort to create a unique take on ghost stories, though a significant portion noted that the plot was weak and the scares were not particularly frightening. Some viewers felt it was a decent watch for casual entertainment.

Fun Fact

The film's title translates to 'Ghosts also Selfie', referencing the popular trend of taking self-portraits, and hinting at the movie's modern take on supernatural themes.

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