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...
Plankton: The Movie promises to take the audience into the captivating and colorful world of the iconic antagonist, Plankton. He is Sheldon J. Plankton, who is known for his ambition to rule the world, as well as his inability to achieve his goals. In this film, the audience will be presented with Plankton's various struggles when his evil plans are hampered, resulting in great chaos for him and his surroundings.
The story begins with Plankton trying to rule the world, but repeatedly failing, especially in his efforts to compete with the Krusty Krab managed by Mr. Krabs. Plankton's Chum Bucket restaurant business with his computer wife, Karen, never gets as many customers as the Krusty Krab. He is always trapped in failure, which makes his life a mess, and thinks that there is no way out. This failure not only affects his business but also his personal relationship with Karen, who often reminds him of his failure.
As an ambitious main villain, Plankton shows a humorous and tragic side at the same time. The audience will be invited to feel his mixed feelings, between the hatred that continues to burn for failure and the desire to hope that one day he can succeed. When Plankton realizes that he is not alone, and that help may come from his friends and enemies, this story will take them on an exciting and unexpected adventure.
List of Complementary Voice Actors
The Plankton: The Movie film is not only interesting because of its story and main characters, but also because of its line-up of voice actors. The data that has been collected shows that famous names will bring iconic characters from the SpongeBob world.
Among the voice actors, Mr. Lawrence will return to play Plankton, the voice that has been attached to this character since his first appearance. Jill Talley as Karen Plankton is also no less prominent, providing complex and emotional nuances for the computer robot that supports Plankton in achieving his dreams.
Tom Kenny, the legendary voice actor known as SpongeBob, will return to bring the main character to life in this film. Other characters such as Patrick played by Bill Fagerbakke, and Sandy Cheeks by Carolyn Lawrence, will also be present to add more color to the story. Clancy Brown's role as Mr. Krabs and Rodger Bumpass as Squidward will further enhance the strength of this story, presenting iconic interactions and comedy that have become the hallmark of SpongeBob.
Not only the main characters but also the relationship between Plankton and Karen is an important aspect of this film. Karen, with her intelligence as a robot, is expected to provide a different and deeper perspective on Plankton's struggle to become successful. The audience will see the dynamics of the relationship grow as the two grapple with the consequences of their ambitions.


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