Hantu Anak Rumah Prapanca
Hantu Anak Rumah Prapanca

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Hantu Anak Rumah Prapanca

2014
Movie
85 min
Indonesian

The story of a young couple, Diego and Suzana. They occupy the house at the request of his friend who is located in the Prapanca region. Although this house is famous for being haunted because it is said that there was a child who died when he fell into a cauldron that was boiling potatoes. After occupying the house, strange things began to happen. They got terror from the ghost of the boy, known as the ghost of the potato boy. Although initially the husband did not believe in things that are supernatural / superstitious, but the ongoing terror finally made this couple through each day and night with fear. Aside from these terrorism, the house was often surrounded by the smells of potatoes being boiled. So that one day, they use the services of paranormal to clean the spirits in the house. But that failed and the boy's ghost still terrorized the residents of the house.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Rizal MantovaniGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of friends, led by the superstitious Reza, venture into an old abandoned house rumored to be haunted. They are looking for a place to shoot a horror film, but their visit quickly turns into a real-life nightmare as they encounter supernatural entities. Their attempts to capture ghostly footage become a desperate fight for survival.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to generally positive reviews, with many critics praising its blend of horror and comedy elements, as well as the performances of its lead actors, particularly Reza Rahadian. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its successful fusion of scares and laughs.

  • Reza Rahadian's performance was a standout, adding significant charisma.

  • Some viewers found the narrative slightly formulaic despite the comedic additions.

Google audience: Audience reception for the film on Google is not readily available. However, general sentiment from other platforms suggests appreciation for its entertaining mix of genres and strong acting.

Fun Fact

The film was part of a trend in Indonesian cinema at the time that aimed to revitalize the horror genre by incorporating more comedic elements, making it less purely terrifying and more broadly appealing.

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