10 Newest Indonesian Horror Movies in 2024

"Siksa Kubur" or Grave Torture is an Indonesian movie written, produced, and directed by Joko Anwar. It's one of the most anticipated Indonesian horror films, following Joko Anwar's previous successful horror movies. What kind of horror stories will Joko create this time?

The film centers around a girl named Sita (Faradina Mufti) who rejects religion after her parents were killed in a suicide bombing. She's deeply skeptical about anything related to God. She is deeply driven by her anger, so she chooses to only believe in her own convictions.

However, Sita's brother Adil (Reza Rahardian), who works in a mortuary, tries to convince her of God's existence and the reality of religion. To challenge his claims, Sita decides to seek out the most sinful person and, upon their death, enter their grave to disprove Adil's beliefs.

What Sita experiences there is unexpected. Discover the full thrilling story in "Grave Torture"!

Did you know the terror of Badarawuhi started long before she met Ayu and her friends? In this movie, the infamous dancing ghost disrupts the life of a girl named Mila.

Mila sought help beyond traditional medical treatments and turned to a shaman for aid because she's worried about her seriously ill mother. The shaman told her that to help her mother recover, she needed to return a dancer's bracelet to a village in East Java.

Mila agreed to do that. With her two older cousins, Yuda and Arya, she went to the village. What they didn't realize was that this village was Desa Penari (Dancing Village), the home of Badarawuhi.

Ignoring the advice to wait for the village elder, Mbah Buyut, Mila hurriedly tried to return the bracelet. This rash decision led to disastrous consequences, as Badarawuhi unleashed terror not only on Mila but also on everyone around her.

In Potrosaran Village, which seems peaceful, there's actually a scary secret. Three women, Sumi (Mawar de Jongh), Sari (Hanggini), and Asih (Sara Fajira), got caught up in black magic and now follow evil forces. Their actions are causing trouble for the people in the village.

When Kiai Taqim (Iang Darmawan), a well-known religious leader, hears about this, he becomes concerned for the villagers' safety. He sends his student, Ahmad (Gusti Rayhan), to find out what's going on in Potrosaran Village and fix the problem.

Ahmad uses his knowledge and bravery to come up with a plan to confront the three women. But it's not easy for him. He faces lots of challenges and dangerous situations. Also, a secret from Ahmad's own past in the village comes out, making his task even more difficult.

This movie, "Para Betina Pengikut Iblis Part 2," (Loosely translated as The Females Follow the Demon) is said to be even more intense than the first one. It goes deeper into the stories of Sari, Sumi, and Asih, who only came together at the end of the first movie. The same team is behind this sequel, with Rako Prijanto directing and Anggoro Saronto writing the script.

"Mak Lampir" is a well-known character in Indonesia, steeped in legend. Originating from West Sumatra, she was once Princess Siti Lampir Maemunah, a figure who dared to sacrifice her own appearance to bring back her dear ones. Tragically, her selfless act was not acknowledged, so she became evil.

In the film "Lampir," director Kenny Gulardi introduces a unique interpretation of Mak Lampir. Working alongside Gandhi Fernando on the screenplay, they depict her as desperately craving eternal youth and beauty.

The narrative begins with Wendy and Angga, a couple who wants to create lasting memories before their marriage. They plan a joyful pre-wedding photo session with their close friends in an old villa.

However, their joyous occasion takes a dark turn as eerie events begin to occur in the villa. It is revealed that the dwelling is home to Mak Lampir, who seeks a human sacrifice to preserve her allure. Wendy becomes the unfortunate target of her pursuit.

Indonesian cinema is getting another horror movie set on a train, something we haven't seen much since "Kereta Hantu Manggarai." Usually, horror films focus on things like devil worship or revenge, but this time it's different.

In 2024, director Raam Punjabi shakes things up with "Kereta Berdarah." The story starts with Purnama (Hana Malasan) taking her sister, Kembang (Zara Leola), to a nature resort for a holiday, celebrating Purnama's recovery from cancer. They travel on the Sangkara Train, known for its trips to this resort.

At first, their train journey seems normal. But everything changes when they go through a tunnel. Suddenly, train carriages start vanishing mysteriously. And that's not all – some passengers transform into weird creatures, causing chaos and fear among the others.

Billed as the top action horror movie of early 2024, Pemukiman Setan is a must-see for horror enthusiasts looking for something new and exciting. This film is a creation of Charles Gozali and Gea Rexy, the duo behind the hit film "Qodrat," ensuring a solid and gripping story.

The story centers around Alin, a girl who, along with her three close friends, is driven to steal in order to settle her late father's debts. Alin, Ghani, Fitrah, and Zia target an old house rumored to hold valuable antiques for their heist.

Their plan nearly succeeds, but things take a turn when Ghani tries to rescue a seemingly helpless girl trapped in the house. This act of kindness sparks a wave of terror for the group, as they discover the girl is actually a powerful shaman.

While shamanism is a familiar theme in local horror movies, "Pemukiman Setan" stands out by exploring the deep-rooted belief in the connection between ancestors and descendants, a concept still held dear by many Indonesians.

Anwar, despite the heartache of his wife Mirna's frequent miscarriages, is thankful for the life he has with his small family. His daughter, Tari, also shows great love and care for her mother.

When Mirna passes away under mysterious circumstances, Tari becomes suspicious. Mirna's health had been failing for three years without any medical explanation, and their family was often scared by strange creatures.

Tari's doubts grow when Suban, Anwar's younger brother, shows up out of the blue, demanding a part of the family home. Initially, Tari thinks this is just a usual family issue over inheritance, but Suban's odd behavior makes her start to question his motives.

As she digs deeper, Tari starts to think that Suban might have used witchcraft on her mother. But is she right in her suspicions?

Indonesia's horror movie industry is booming, and remakes of classic horror stories are especially popular. This has inspired many filmmakers to explore more of this genre.

In early 2024, the renowned director Hanung Bramantyo made a notable return to horror cinema with Trinil: Kembalikan Tubuhku. This film, a remake of a popular 1980s horror radio drama, marks his first horror movie in 17 years.

The plot centers on a couple, Rara and Sutan, who inherit a large tea plantation in Central Java from their parents. Rara decides to look after the plantation, while Sutan keeps his job as a nurse.

But as Rara starts to renovate her new tea garden, she encounters mysterious and spooky events. The story reaches its peak when a ghost, without a body, starts haunting her, demanding that she and Sutan return his body.

Raised in a family with strong religious teachings, Saleh, Fajar, Tyas and Azizah were strictly educated by their father, a respected cleric in the village. If any of them did anything that was forbidden by the religion, their father would not hesitate to punish them.

One night, while Saleh and his three younger siblings were on their way to the city for Tyas' singing contest, they were swept away by a strong river current in the middle of a rainstorm. A few days later, Saleh, Fajar and Azizah were found dead, while Tyas miraculously survived in critical condition.

On the brink of death, Tyas awoke to find herself in a horrific place - the hell her father had warned her about. In the midst of the horrific scene, Tyas is shocked to see Saleh, Fajar, and Azizah experiencing unimaginable torture.

"Siksa Neraka" (loosely translated as Torture of Hell) marks Anggy Umbara's last movie of 2023, which was heavily promoted throughout the year with huge financial investments. The movie, adapted from a popular 70s comic, features high-quality CGI and weaves a narrative that resonates with Muslim beliefs.