Over the last decade, Asian horror cinema has become a major cultural export that has breached the international markets, as more exposure than ever before has shown off the immense talent making genre films over the years. Getting a chance to see the work of many different individuals in this part of the world has highlighted the work of Yeon Sang-ho, Joko Anwar, Kimo Stamboel, Timo Tjahjanto and Yoshihiro Nishimura, to name just a few, from out of the shadows of their home countries to the world at large.
Several trends emerged throughout the decade as time rolled on. The first is the South Korean onslaught of talent that emerged where the country ascended to the top of the genre market, and international acclaim and awards followed. They proved time and again that they were developing a core of talented and creative technicians that churned out some of the most...
Several trends emerged throughout the decade as time rolled on. The first is the South Korean onslaught of talent that emerged where the country ascended to the top of the genre market, and international acclaim and awards followed. They proved time and again that they were developing a core of talented and creative technicians that churned out some of the most...
- 2/2/2021
- by AMP Group
- AsianMoviePulse
Working quickly and quietly in the Indonesian scene, director Rocky Soraya has started to emerge as a reliable provider of solid Hollywood inspired supernatural horror films, following on the heels of the “Doll” franchise or “The 3rd Eye.” Now, one year after releasing part 1, Soraya and most of the main cast and crew return for a new entry in the saga available on the Netflix platform.
Trying to accept their newfound gifts, Alia (Jessica Mila) and her sister Abel (Bianca Hello) still struggle with being able to see the spirits in the world around them. When Abel gets killed in a tragic accident with a spirit, Alia goes to work with Mrs. Laksmi (Sophia Latjuba) at her orphanage where she meets young Nadia (Nabilah Ratna Ayu Azalia) who has the gift of the third eye like they do and is also seeing a malevolent ghost around the area. As it...
Trying to accept their newfound gifts, Alia (Jessica Mila) and her sister Abel (Bianca Hello) still struggle with being able to see the spirits in the world around them. When Abel gets killed in a tragic accident with a spirit, Alia goes to work with Mrs. Laksmi (Sophia Latjuba) at her orphanage where she meets young Nadia (Nabilah Ratna Ayu Azalia) who has the gift of the third eye like they do and is also seeing a malevolent ghost around the area. As it...
- 10/12/2019
- by Don Anelli
- AsianMoviePulse
Among the numerous mainstream Hollywood genre adaptations, James Wan’s megahits “Insidious” and “The Conjuring” both serve as major tent poles for most modern fans to look at as being the prototypical films to copy or emulate. This certainly seems to be the case for this Indonesian effort helmed by rising director Rocky Soraya, who takes inspiration from both to turn out this new take on the genre, now available on Netflix.
Following the death of their parents, teenager Alia (Jessica Mila) is forced to take care of her younger sister Abel (Bianca Hello) and move back into their childhood home together. Taking her boyfriend Davin (Denny Sumargo) along for help, their efforts to settle in and move on are continuously interrupted by Abel’s claims that someone or something is living in the house with them. After visiting the psychic Wu Bindu (Citra Prima) to understand what’s going on,...
Following the death of their parents, teenager Alia (Jessica Mila) is forced to take care of her younger sister Abel (Bianca Hello) and move back into their childhood home together. Taking her boyfriend Davin (Denny Sumargo) along for help, their efforts to settle in and move on are continuously interrupted by Abel’s claims that someone or something is living in the house with them. After visiting the psychic Wu Bindu (Citra Prima) to understand what’s going on,...
- 10/9/2019
- by Don Anelli
- AsianMoviePulse
Again aping the mainstream Hollywood affair, Rocky Soraya presents another direct imitation of the hit film ‘Annabelle’ as it would seem that the killer is never truly dead as this sequel to the original doll film appeared the year after the first one. Getting the storyline prepared for the spin-off to come in ‘Sabrina,’ this new effort in the burgeoning Indonesian horror series is now available on Netflix
Following a terrible tragedy, Maira and her husband Aldo find themselves tasked with trying to get over their daughters’ death in a car accident. When her friend Elsa arrives to help her cope with the situation she only enhances the situation when they try a rather bizarre ritual mean to contact her daughters’ spirit as a means to soothe Maira’s nerves. As they are soon subjected to a series of hauntings and strange supernatural occurrences, they turn to Laras and her...
Following a terrible tragedy, Maira and her husband Aldo find themselves tasked with trying to get over their daughters’ death in a car accident. When her friend Elsa arrives to help her cope with the situation she only enhances the situation when they try a rather bizarre ritual mean to contact her daughters’ spirit as a means to soothe Maira’s nerves. As they are soon subjected to a series of hauntings and strange supernatural occurrences, they turn to Laras and her...
- 4/29/2019
- by Don Anelli
- AsianMoviePulse
One of the most terrifying concepts in horror cinema, the concept of the creepy, inanimate doll that may or may not be alive serves as the basis for countless films in the genre. Ranging from the killer Zuni fetish dolls and Chucky to the dolls in ‘Puppet Master’ and more recently ‘Annabelle,’ Indonesia is no stranger to the concept as they produce their own variation under the guise of emerging genre director Rocky Soraya.
After returning home late one night, Daniel returns to his wife Anya with the news that they’re now able to move to a new city following his newfound promotion that allows them more money and a comfortable place to live. When she meets neighbor Niken across the street, Anya is immediately exposed to her supernatural beliefs and values which helps to explain some of the supernatural activity that occurs around the house. As the incidents...
After returning home late one night, Daniel returns to his wife Anya with the news that they’re now able to move to a new city following his newfound promotion that allows them more money and a comfortable place to live. When she meets neighbor Niken across the street, Anya is immediately exposed to her supernatural beliefs and values which helps to explain some of the supernatural activity that occurs around the house. As the incidents...
- 4/25/2019
- by Don Anelli
- AsianMoviePulse
The truth is, that despite common belief, horror is not dominant at all as a genre in Asia; in fact the only time it ever was, was during the J-horror explosion. However, a number of very interesting productions in the realm of the extreme do continue to be produced, while this year, “One Cut of the Dead”, a zombie movie, became one of the most impactful productions of the year, for various reasons, with the same applying to “Dukun”, a Malaysian film which was completed in 2007, but managed to be screened only this year, due to its controversial nature.
Nevertheless, here are the best horror/splatter/thriller movies of 2018, in random order. By thriller, we mean the part that leans towards the horror, not films like “I Saw the Devil”, for example. “Liverleaf” does not fall exactly under this category, but the gore involved allowed us to include it in...
Nevertheless, here are the best horror/splatter/thriller movies of 2018, in random order. By thriller, we mean the part that leans towards the horror, not films like “I Saw the Devil”, for example. “Liverleaf” does not fall exactly under this category, but the gore involved allowed us to include it in...
- 12/26/2018
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
With the release of the mega-hit ‘Annabelle’ in 2014, a slew of imitators arrived from around the world to tackle the theme of the possessed killer doll. Indonesian director Rocky Soraya emerged in 2016 with his entry “The Doll,” and when a sequel emerged the following year, he decided to continue the franchise with this third entry spinning off the series into this new title doll.
After solving a deadly possession case, Maira and her husband Aiden try to move on with raising his orphaned niece Vanya (Richelle Georgette Skornicki) who’s still lonesome for her mother. When they attempt to bridge the gap by presenting her with a special doll from his company, she takes to it instantly and begins to form a deep attachment to the object which does warm them to her, although the constant attachment to the doll begins to worry Maira. After several close encounters between them and the doll,...
After solving a deadly possession case, Maira and her husband Aiden try to move on with raising his orphaned niece Vanya (Richelle Georgette Skornicki) who’s still lonesome for her mother. When they attempt to bridge the gap by presenting her with a special doll from his company, she takes to it instantly and begins to form a deep attachment to the object which does warm them to her, although the constant attachment to the doll begins to worry Maira. After several close encounters between them and the doll,...
- 12/8/2018
- by Don Anelli
- AsianMoviePulse
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