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...
Countries: United States
Casts: Brianne Tju, Chase Stokes, Keith Powers
Director: McG
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Published: September 12, 2024
Duration: 1 hour 42 minutes
Synopsis of Uglies
The Uglies story is set in a dystopian world where every teenager is required to undergo plastic surgery at the age of 16. The operation aims to eliminate physical differences and make everyone conform to the ideal beauty standards set by society.
“Uglies” stars Joey King as Tally Youngblood, a teenager waiting for her 16th birthday. She is excited to undergo a surgery that promises to change her life and make her “beautiful” according to the prevailing standards.
In a future post-scarcity dystopian world where everyone is considered “ugly”, but then transforms into “Beautiful” with extreme cosmetic surgery when they reach the age of 16. It tells the story of teenager Tally Youngblood who rebels against society's enforced conformity.
Uglies also sheds light on a world where all normal people are ugly. To be beautiful, you have to be sixteen. The book begins when a girl named Tally decides to sneak into a party in New Pretty Town to see her friend who is three months older than her and has just had her surgery become beautiful. It is known that the movie is adapted from the 2005 bestselling YA science fiction novel of the same name. The original book consists of three sequels (Pretties, Specials, and Extras) as well as four spin-off novels in the same universe (Impostors, Shatter City, Mirror's Edge, and Youngbloods).
Joey King will play the main character, Tally Youngblood. Other cast members are Laverne Cox, Jillian Murray, Jan Luis Castellanos, Kevin Miles, Alex D. Jennings, Kelly Gale, Robert Palmer Watkins, Jessica Galinas, Moose Ali Khan, Zamani Wilder, Jordan Sherley, Ash Maeda, Brett Hoyle, Jay DeVon Johnson, Joe Sterrey, Jason Parks, and Kate McSweeney.
Meanwhile, the adaptation project was first announced in September 2020 as part of a partnership with Netflix, having previously been developed under Fox. The production process that takes place in Atlanta, Georgia, and utilizes advanced CGI technology makes this film predicted to present stunning visuals.

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