Filled with plenty of high-quality and impressive works throughout the year, Asian countries produced a sparkling amount of Horror content for 2019. Indonesia took massive steps forward with a variety of productions that showed that a lot of impressive filmmaking talent was residing in the country. South Korea continued their impressive run of masterclass filmmaking that show they are capable of making spectacle on par with the best US blockbusters.
By contrast, the grittiness and less refined if no less impressive works coming from India and the Philippines also surprised as those stand out for their different nature. With the schlocky, over-the-top nature of Japanese entries rounding out the list, the year produced many notable and noteworthy genre efforts.
Without further ado, and with a focus on diversity, here are the best horror/exploitation films of 2019, in reverse order. Some films may have premiered in 2018, but since they mostly circulated in 2019, we decided to include them.
By contrast, the grittiness and less refined if no less impressive works coming from India and the Philippines also surprised as those stand out for their different nature. With the schlocky, over-the-top nature of Japanese entries rounding out the list, the year produced many notable and noteworthy genre efforts.
Without further ado, and with a focus on diversity, here are the best horror/exploitation films of 2019, in reverse order. Some films may have premiered in 2018, but since they mostly circulated in 2019, we decided to include them.
- 5/2/2021
- 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
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
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