Makmum

As much as Islam reigns as rules and society in Indonesia, the horror movies aren't that good to portray the religion/teachings more than a good vs. evil token in the 80 horror movies. Since then, fairly all spiritual explanations from Indonesian horror movies are credited to traditional shamans. It is quite tricky to portray Islam in a horror movie since many unspeakable boundaries may rise as controversy if the producers aren't careful enough.

This movie, coming from an acclaimed horror short with the same name (and this full-length version keeps bragging the short's accolades to oblivion lol) using a relatively simple premise. Three students must stay at the dorm to complete extra courses during the holiday season get supernatural occurrences that somehow always happened during their prayers.

I must say, 90 minutes seems too prolonged for the movie to develop the story and characters. It is so slow in terms of the plot and the scenes. Many scenes revolve to a person realizes something is wrong then needs a few seconds before reacting. Most of the actings are so stoic it's cringy to watch them.

Despite that, they have a fair share of good jumpscare moments. What seems to be the problem is how this movie is confined to stereotypic

The f did i watch? It's so all over the place. The only thing acceptable is the trailer.

As too many horror movies in cinema nowadays, I chose "Makmum" as one of the best. The good things about this feature is it has very own style of horror presentation . The jump scare was on point. Even though the storyline is predictable but overall you will still enjoy watching this movie. On acting level, it didn't reach up to the highest level but yet the casts performances still satisfactory. The cinematography works considered so amazing for this movie. Anyhow for those who really into 'ghost' story, this movie won't help much to satisfy you because it doesn't highlight ghosts so much. Some area you might feel slight boring if you're not patient enough to wait for the next scene. By the way, this movie absolutely worth for your money. Do not put too high expectations for this flick. It's maybe slightly different than other horror movie but after all it still a pretty scary movie. Happy watching!

I'm still confused as to why there is a sequel of this movie. Weird plot, does not make a sense. The only good thing of this movie is trailer. Thats why I give 2 rating.

Makmum is one of Indonesia's horror films that successfully blends religious elements with an eerie and unsettling atmosphere. The premise is simple, but its strength lies in how relatable it is to real-life experiences. The theme about eerie moments while praying alone at night feels very familiar to many Indonesian audiences. The film skillfully builds horror tension without relying too heavily on cheap jumpscares.

Titi Kamal delivers a convincing performance as the main character. Her acting portrays a natural sense of fear, making it easy for viewers to empathize with her situation. The sound design and cinematography effectively create a tense and haunting atmosphere throughout the movie. Several scenes are genuinely chilling, although some moments still fall into common local horror clichés.

Overall, Makmum is a unique horror film offering a different kind of thrill wrapped in religious nuances. It's a suitable choice for those who enjoy horror stories grounded in everyday life without excessive explicit elements. I give it an 8/10 for successfully delivering a familiar yet genuinely creepy horror experience.