Jurnal
Jurnal

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Jurnal

2012
Movie
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Turkish

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Arif "Riff" HidayatGenres: Horror

Plot Summary

A group of friends embark on a camping trip in a remote forest, seeking to capture evidence of paranormal activity for their documentary project. As they delve deeper into the woods, strange occurrences begin to plague their expedition, turning their adventure into a terrifying ordeal. They soon realize they are not alone and are being targeted by an unseen force.

Critical Reception

Jurnal received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics citing its predictable plot and uninspired scares. While some acknowledged the atmospheric tension the film attempted to build, it was generally considered a weak entry in the Indonesian horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fails to deliver genuine scares despite its horror premise.

  • Suffers from a derivative plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Attempts at atmospheric tension are often undermined by poor pacing.

Google audience: Audience reception for Jurnal is largely unavailable, but the film did not gain significant traction or widespread discussion among Indonesian moviegoers.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a remote forest area in West Java, Indonesia, with the filmmakers aiming for a raw and authentic depiction of isolation and fear.

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