This is exactly what Joko Anwar is so good at; Setting the stage and then letting the horror evolve in a way that feels almost too realistic.
‘Impetigore’ is now available on horror streaming service Shudder in the US, Canada and UK. But the ghost story elements put Impetigore firmly the company of more traditional creepers like The Changeling or Poltergeist. Acknowledging we can’t have one without the other, because a lack of explanation would be extremely unsatisfying, the movie still works better in its mysterious and scene-setting first half. These cookies do not store any personal information. Things get off to a good start with an opening sequence that serves as both a great introduction to Maya and Dini’s friendship, and as an effective set piece to set the tone. Sony is Developing a ‘Silk’ Movie - copy - copy - copy - copy - copy - copy, Sony is Developing a ‘Silk’ Movie - copy - copy - copy - copy - copy, Sony is Developing a ‘Silk’ Movie - copy - copy - copy - copy - copy - copy - copy - copy - copy, ‘Spree’ Red Band Trailer: ‘Stranger Things’ Actor Joe Keery Kills for Followers, Kevin Smith Takes a Stab at Slasher with Gory ‘Killroy Was Here’ Trailer, 'By Night’s End' MOVIE REVIEW: An Entertaining Indie Home-Invasion Thriller, 'Sputnik' MOVIE REVIEW: Effective Russian Alien-Horror Genre Fans Should Look Out for, 'Verotika' MOVIE REVIEW: A Horror Film So Bad and Bizarre... You May Have to See It, 'Becky' MOVIE REVIEW: Kevin James is a Neo-Nazi in Bloody 'Home Alone'-Meets-'Die Hard' Thriller, ‘On the Rocks’ MOVIE REVIEW: Sofia Coppola Serves Up a Smooth Winner Worth Savouring, ‘By Night’s End’ MOVIE REVIEW: An Entertaining Indie Home-Invasion Thriller, ‘Sputnik’ MOVIE REVIEW: Effective Russian Alien-Horror Genre Fans Should Look Out for, ‘Triggered’ Trailer: Bomb-Strapped Friends Enter a Bloody Deathmatch, ‘The Witches’ Trailer: Anne Hathaway, Robert Zemeckis & Guillermo del Toro Tackle Roald Dahl’s Classic Story, ‘Borat 2’ Trailer: Sacha Baron Cohen’s Crazy Character is Back in Amazon Sequel.
Both movies investigate old family homes, inherited curses and demonic influence.
Some of the more visceral scenes bring to mind Eli Roth’s Hostel and there is some fairly confronting infanticide that will not be to everyone’s taste.
The login page will open in a new tab. Horror fiends and fans of supernatural horror, in particular, will want to check it out. After the very intense opening scene, the real story begins and things only get creepier and weirder from that point. Film nerd. Prior to watching this movie, we had watched his truly mindblowing horror movie Satan’s Slaves from 2017. Dive straight into the feedback!Login below and you can start commenting using your own user instantly. Impetigore also looks pretty great, with an eerie, misty aesthetic for the village and the wayang kulit shadow puppet motif recurring throughout, with set pieces and flashbacks shown in the silhouetted style of the traditional performance. Impetigore is out on Shudder from July 22, 2020. For the movies by Joko Anwar, it’s often the story itself (along with the wonderful characters) that will draw you in immediately. Impetigore is an incredibly intricate and detail-oriented film that showcases just how talented Joko Anwar is at crafting a horror film based in Indonesian tradition and folklore. Posted by Karina "ScreamQueen" Adelgaard | Jul 23, 2020 | Read Time 3 min. I love psychological horror, survival horror and kick-ass women.
They decide to stay overnight in the large abandoned house owned by Maya’s family.
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After all, this movie is by Joko Anwar and his track record alone is enough reason to watch it. Impetigore is a classic example of the modern-day ghost story. It leaves itself without much option than to cram in a lot of exposition. The promise of terror being far more tantalising than the reveal. I write reviews and recaps on Heaven of Horror.
These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. It would actually make for a great Indonesian horror double bill, to pair Impetigore with Timo Tjahjanto’s underrated salute to The Evil Dead, May The Devil Take You (Sebelum Iblis Menjemput). He writes short fiction and movie reviews. Basically, the dialogue between two women at work is fast and realistic in various funny ways and then the craziness begins. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Australia: Win Tickets to See ‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’ in Cinemas!
Indonesian filmmaker Joko Anwar‘s (Satan’s Slaves) horror movie Impetigore is coming to Shudder this week, and we’re previewing the film with a new image gallery today.
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And yes, it does happen that I find myself screaming, when watching a good horror movie. Impetigore is off to an absolutely amazing beginning which should be more than enough to get you hooked.
See more ideas about Movies, Horror movies, Movie posters. Also, if you do like this, then please also watch his movie Satan’s Slaves because that one is a masterpiece whereas this one is more of a treat. Director: Joko AnwarWriter: Joko AnwarCast: Tara Basro, Marissa Anita, Christine Hakim, Ario Bayu, Asmara Abigail. Basically, what I really want to say is that I think you should give this movie a chance. As the night draws on, strange events occur in and around the house and as the two friends investigate further, they hear stories that the village is cursed.
An out-of-luck woman decides to go back to her secluded home village in hopes of inheritance. Also, he did one of the episodes of the HBO Asia horror anthology Folklore (read our review here), which was also a wonderful experience. Privacy Policy.
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Impetigore is directed by Joko Anwar (Satan’s Slaves).
Maya (Tara Basro) and Dini (Marissa Anita) are best friends, working together to get their fledgling clothing business off the ground in a busy city market. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Australia: Win Bonkers Horror-Comedy ‘Satanic Panic’ on DVD! Also, in general, movies from Indonesia do tend to have a very impressive quality level. Maya (Tara Basro) and Dini (Marissa Anita) are best friends, working together to get their fledgling clothing business off the ground in a busy city market.
Little does she know, the villagers have been waiting for her because she got what they needed to lift off a plagueing curse. Like many new businesses, things are shaky at first, so when Maya discovers an old photograph of herself with the family she never knew, Dini encourages her to investigate the possibility of an inheritance.
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As mentioned already, Joko Anwar is the writer and director of Impetigore. Fortunately, horror doesn't use this nearly as much as comedy. We’re in rural Indonesia for most of the movie which leads to lots of superstition and strange rituals.
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It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. ), Latest posts by Karina "ScreamQueen" Adelgaard, Offering to the Storm – Netflix Review (3/5). Watch Impetigore on Shudder As mentioned already, Joko Anwar is the writer and director of Impetigore.Prior to watching this movie, we had watched his truly mindblowing horror movie Satan’s Slaves from 2017.We watched is when it was being screened at Fantasia Film Festival where it was loved by critics and audiences. Quando ela começa a descobrir a realidade complicada de seu passado, Maya se vê em uma luta por sua vida. This could easily be remade in the US in a similar rural (or, let’s be real, backwoods) kind of setting.
Tara Basro and Marissa Anita’s performances are the key to it and they really sell the friendship between the two. Join our mailing list to receive the latest horror reviews and news (1-2 mails per month!
Also, I have a huge soft spot for a good horror-comedy. However, I must admit that while I really enjoyed Impetigore, it didn’t quite reach the levels of Satan’s Slaves. Interview: Casper Van Dien talks up new movie. Just like with M. Night Shyamalan movies, Joko Anwar loves to include twists along the way.
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It combines supernatural flavour with gruesome reality as the villagers, gripped by superstition and panic, go to extreme lengths to lift the curse that has terrorised them for years. Impetigore is the latest movie from acclaimed Joko Anwar and it hits Shudder this week.
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Impetigore (Perempuan Tanah Jahanam) is an Indonesian folk horror movie from director Joko Anwar (Satan’s Slaves, Gundala). If you have any qualms about watching this Indonesian horror movie, then do yourself a favor and just watch the opening scene.
IMPETIGORE is a Shudder horror movie from Indonesia.
Please, do yourself a favor and check it out. We watched is when it was being screened at Fantasia Film Festival where it was loved by critics and audiences. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Impetigore is part ghost story, part family drama and part folk horror.
Maya holds no memory of either her parents or her time living there, but agrees to visit the remote country village where her family lived.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. We use cookies. The two friends arrange to meet with village elder, Ki Saptadi (Ario Bayu), a renowned practitioner of traditional puppetry, wayang kulit. Events wind up slowly and precisely as Impetigore lays the groundwork for third act escalation, but paints itself into a bit of a corner as it does so.
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