Ghosts, ghouls, spirits, and superstitions are an integral part of Indonesian society and history. Therefore, it is not coincidental that Indonesian horror films are one of the best-known exports of the Indonesian film history, starting with exploitation horror rooted in the New Order and its historical context, to contemporary Indonesian horror that has reached its way to midnight programs of festivals around the world. IFF is celebrating this legacy of Indonesian cinema through this event; we will take you on a tour of the legacy of Indonesian horror cinema through up-and-coming filmmakers – we present the basics of Indonesian spirituality through Kawakibi Muttaqien’s Cenayang, an ode to New Order-era exploitation movies through Azzam Fi Rullah’s Kesurupan Erotik, and new visions from the diaspora through Nick Hartanto’s Atrophy. In conjunction with the screenings, we have also created a zine celebrating the legacy of Indonesian horror through the voices of Indonesian diaspora in New York.
Program
Indonesian Horror Cinema Zine
Together with the event, we are publishing our very first Indonesian Horror Cinema zine with art and writing from Indonesian diaspora in New York inspired by Indonesia’s long lineage of horror films. Contributors for this edition include:
- Dena Igusti
- Patricia Kusumaningtyas
- Clar Angkasa
- Prameswari Mrajabwana
- Christhalia Wiloto
- Shanti Mirdayanti
A ticket to the event includes a copy of the zine.
Short film: Cenayang (Clairvoyance)
Kawakibi Muttaqien / Sukabumi / 2019 / 05:37
A pregnant wife seeks the truth about her husband’s infidelity from a shaman.
Short film: Atrophy
Nick Hartanto & Sam Roden / USA / 2021 / 15:00
A stroke victim descends into a nightmare after her husband unearths a mysterious object from their garage.
Short film: Kesurupan Erotik (Erotic Possession)
Azzam Fi Rullah / Jakarta / 2020 / 13:08
Three syndicate women decided to hold a sex party to celebrate the success of their mission. These three women want to try to feel the pleasure of making love with people who are possessed. But they did not know that the pleasure must be paid handsomely!
Ticket Info
Thursday, October 24, 2024, 7:30 – 9:30PM
151 W 30th St, New York, NY
$20 (covers entry to event, snacks, and a copy of our zine)
