The beginning of 2026 was an exciting time for Indonesian horror film fans. Several Indonesian filmmakers presented new works that didn't rely solely on jump scares but also adapted local stories with a fresh approach. One title that caught the attention was Penunggu Rumah: Buto Ijo, a horror film inspired by the Timun Mas folk legend, with a modern twist and a dark, oppressive atmosphere. Depicting the figure of Buto Ijo, a familiar figure from childhood fairy tales, this film seeks to break that classic image. Rather than simply being a monster from a bedtime story, Buto Ijo is presented as a more realistic, mysterious, and meaningful symbol of terror. It's no wonder that from the moment its first trailer was released, the film immediately piqued audiences' curiosity. Synopsis of Penunggu Rumah: Buto Ijo The story of Penunggu Rumah: Buto Ijo centers on a family living peacefully in an old ancestral home. Initially, their lives proceed normally without any significant irre...
Description of ODDITY
Country: Ireland
Casts: Carolyn Bracken, Johnny French, Steve Wall
Director: Damian Mc Carthy
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Production: Keeper Pictures, Shudder, Wildcard Distribution
Published: July 19, 2024
Duration: 1 hour 38 minutes
Worldwide Gross: $1,225,332
Soundtrack: There's a River (Written by Harry Bird)
Synopsis of ODDITY
Oddity tells the story of Darcy (Carolyn Backen), a blind psychic and owner of a shop selling various artifacts and knick-knacks. In this film, Darcy is grieving the death of her twin sister, Dani, who died unnaturally. Then Darcy realizes that there is something more to Dani's death a year earlier.
To find the answers she is looking for, she uses occult methods with a creepy wooden mannequin to find out the truth behind it all. This leads her to the home of Ted (Gwilym Lee), Dani's husband, and Ted's new girlfriend, Yana (Caroline Menton).
The wooden mannequin spreads terror in Ted's house. Will Darcy be able to avenge Dani's death?
Bracken plays the dual role of sisters beautifully. Dani and Darcy are two very different women, with different energies looks, and body shapes. The audience will never see them together, but Bracken's acting successfully displays the very strong chemistry between Dani and Darcy.

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