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FEATURES 4 months ago

When aging women become monsters: The horror trope we can’t escape

Aging women are increasingly portrayed as monsters across the horror genre, both local and global. The trope isn’t just frightening: It reflects deep-rooted sociocultural fears of women whose power no longer depends on beauty, youth or submission.

Conversation 11 months ago

Let Arbani Yasiz lead the way

With the ambitious folk-horror pic Pabrik Gula, Arbani Yasiz has earned for himself the status of being Indonesian modern cinema's leading man.

Weekend Five 11 months ago

The ultimate holiday movie guide for Lebaran 2025

With five movies of diverse genres hitting theaters during Lebaran this year, there’s something for everyone; whether you’re watching with family, friends or just sneaking away for a solo break.

Culture and Entertainment 1 year ago

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To my horror, it’s just a movie!

The upsurge of horror movies shown in the theaters in Indonesia makes one wonder: how is the Indonesian audience being molded by film producers? Or is it the other way around, with the audience dictating the film market?

Entertainment 1 year ago

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Local horror film industry thrills, scandalizes with recent releases

Recent local horror film releases have been driving conversation across the country, raking in millions of ticket sales in a flash and strengthening the horror film industry’s hold on the nation.

Entertainment 3 years ago

‘Keramat 2: Caruban Larang’: Still unbounded horror, yet different take

The sequel to horror film Keramat brings unrelenting, believable terror that subtly creeps into the viewer’s psyche, but it is toned down with unintentional comic relief and sometimes, unnecessarily lavish production.

Entertainment 4 years ago

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‘If it’s bad, it’s good’: Director duo bringing back Indonesian B-movies

Amer Bersaudara's brand of extreme and absurd exploitation horror movies have carved it a niche within the landscape of Indonesian cinema, but it remains an uphill battle.

Lifestyle 4 years ago

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Cyberghosts: Horror content creators find success on the internet

Indonesian horror writers are finding plenty of success publishing their stories online

Entertainment 4 years ago

Director Nia DaCosta explains 'Candyman' reboot's relation to Juneteenth

DaCosta says 2019 was a powerful time, she finds the social condition in the US resonates with her upcoming film.

Entertainment 5 years ago

Kimo Stamboel to bring new perspective in 'Jailangkung 3'

For his latest horror flick, Jailangkung 3, director Kimo Stamboel said he wanted to add a new touch to the sequel to popular movies Jailangkung (2017) and Jailangkung 2 (2018).

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