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Sesuatu Yang Tertinggal
he movie revolves around Arshad, Mona, Zakiah, Ashraf, Daud and Murni who are orphans in an orphanage undergoing an experience that has haunted them since they moved in to a new house. As the orphans were cleaning the house, they come across an antique cupboard and decide to move it to another room. Arshad found a mysterious mirror and gives it to Mona but doesn't know that there is something special the mirror. People in the school begin to suspect that Mona is possessed. The orphans must now plan something to capture the force that is dwelling in Mona - but they must first find out what is the significance of the mirror and the cupboard.
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Plot Summary
A young woman inherits an old house from her estranged father and discovers a dark secret connected to her family's past. As she tries to uncover the truth, she is haunted by terrifying supernatural events and a malevolent presence that threatens her sanity and life. The house itself seems to hold a sinister will, guarding its secrets fiercely.
Critical Reception
Sesuatu Yang Tertinggal received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who found the film to be a standard entry in the Indonesian horror genre. While some praised its atmosphere and Shandy Aulia's performance, many criticized its predictable plot, reliance on jump scares, and underdeveloped supporting characters. Audiences generally had a similar reception, with some enjoying the scares but many finding it unoriginal.
What Reviewers Say
Competent, but uninspired, Indonesian horror tropes.
Relies heavily on jump scares with a familiar plot structure.
Shandy Aulia delivers a solid performance amidst predictable scares.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a mixed reception, with some viewers appreciating the attempts at suspense and Shandy Aulia's lead role, while others found the film to be formulaic and lacking originality compared to other horror offerings.
Fun Fact
The film's title, 'Sesuatu Yang Tertinggal', translates to 'Something Left Behind' in English, hinting at the film's themes of lingering secrets and past traumas.
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