Nawangsih
Nawangsih

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Nawangsih

2019
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Indonesian

Nawangsih tells the story of Arya (Mario Lawalata) and his wife, Kiran (Ririn Ekawati) along with their two daughters Srimaya (Benaya Farah) and Nawangsih (Gisellma & Chrissie) who move to an old house belonging to Arya's late father. Everything seemed fine until one day there little Nawangsih found a very old lamp inherited from Arya's father. Since then, Nawangsih has an unusual relationship with the spirit that lives in the lamp.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Hanny R. SaputraGenres: Horror

Plot Summary

A group of friends rents a haunted villa for a getaway, only to discover the chilling legend of Nawangsih, a woman who was tragically killed there. As supernatural events escalate, they find themselves trapped and fighting for survival against a vengeful spirit. The villa's dark history and the entity's quest for retribution become terrifyingly clear.

Critical Reception

Nawangsih received a generally negative reception from critics and audiences, often cited for its predictable plot and reliance on common horror tropes. While some appreciated the attempt at a local ghost story, the execution was widely seen as lacking originality and genuine scares.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on jump scares and a familiar haunted house narrative.

  • The plot is considered predictable and offers little in terms of fresh horror elements.

  • Attempts to build suspense but often falls short due to uninspired pacing.

Google audience: Google users' feedback is largely unavailable or not aggregated in a way that provides a clear summary of likes and dislikes. Existing comments often reflect general disappointment with the film's formulaic approach to the horror genre.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Hanny R. Saputra, is known for his extensive work in the Indonesian horror genre, having directed numerous films in the same vein.

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