A young woman returns to her ancestral village to claim an inheritance, only to find the villagers want her dead to end a skinless-baby curse. It won the Citra Award for Best Picture, a first for an Indonesian horror film. 3. The Queen of Black Magic (Ratu Ilmu Hitam) – 2019 Director: Kimo Stamboel Streaming on: Shudder, Prime Video
A remake of the 1980 classic, this film follows a family haunted by their dead mother after she made a dark pact. It is widely considered the film that sparked the modern "Indonesian Horror Renaissance". 2. Impetigore (Perempuan Tanah Jahanam) – 2019 Director: Joko Anwar Streaming on: Shudder , AMC+
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Indonesian horror has carved a terrifyingly unique niche in global cinema, blending ancient folklore, deep-rooted religious dread, and unflinching brutality. Unlike the jump-scare-heavy tropes often found in Hollywood, these films often lean into cultural taboos like black magic ( santet ), vengeful spirits, and ancestral curses.
Based on a viral Twitter thread, this is the highest-grossing Indonesian film of all time. It tells the story of students doing community service in a remote village who inadvertently break a mystical tradition. New & Upcoming Releases (2024–2026) A young woman returns to her ancestral village
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Offers a strong selection of supernatural thrillers such as Qodrat and Kisah Tanah Jawa: Pocong Gundul . The Queen of Black Magic (Ratu Ilmu Hitam)
A psychological horror exploring the religious concept of "punishment in the grave". It follows a woman who buries herself with a notorious sinner to record proof of the afterlife.
Written by Joko Anwar and directed by gore-master Kimo Stamboel, this follows adults returning to their childhood orphanage where a vengeful spirit waits with horrific spells. 4. Grave Torture (Siksa Kubur) – 2024 Director: Joko Anwar Streaming on: Netflix