Pamali: Dusun Pocong

The film is really exciting, the best horror film compared to other horror films recently, this film should have a high score, This film is also made in Indonesia, made by Bandung people, this Pamali film also comes from a horror game, it's very rare for films to be based on games, let alone made in Indonesia. The impression of horror is very good, but there is also a lot of comedy which doesn't make you bored, especially since there are so many pocongs, haha this film is really fun, in my opinion, this is the best horror film this month and year, Come on, invite your friends to watch it together, we're guaranteed to really like it.

Director, Bobby Prasetyo succeeded in building an aura of fear step by step, making the audience feel at home until the end of the film.

The emphasis will be on the appearance of Pocong who often shows himself in front of them, because it violates the customs that apply in the village. It's an interesting thing.

Customs and traditions are emphasized again neatly and do not feel like mere tacks on.

For the current generation who have slowly left this behind, it seems like a reminder but not patronizing.

Pamali can show the simplicity of local community traditions without having to use flashy methods.

Just by setting the characters, the typical dialect of the local village figures, typical objects and traditional beliefs which are the focus of the story, Pamali can give a Sundanese feel without forgetting the horror side.

One of them is the coconut shell which can immediately change the expression on Cecep's face from cheerful to depressed and how he and the locksmith try their best not to mention the tragedy in the house.

The scene is really a great way to depict the local people who are afraid when their traditional beliefs are disturbed.

Pamali: Dusun Pocong is an Indonesian horror film that draws heavily from local myths and rural superstitions. The movie succeeds in building an eerie atmosphere through its remote village setting and the ominous presence of traditional taboos, or pamali. The unsettling soundscape, dim lighting, and haunting visuals effectively create discomfort for the audience early on.

The film's strength lies in its cultural authenticity and atmospheric horror. Several nighttime scenes paired with spine-chilling sound effects deliver the classic horror feel. However, the narrative falls into familiar clichés and relies too much on jump scares without crafting a naturally escalating tension. The plot moves predictably with few surprises, and the characters lack emotional depth, making it difficult for viewers to connect with their personal struggles.

From a technical perspective, the production design is quite solid in portraying the eerie rural environment, though some visual effects feel a bit rough. Pamali: Dusun Pocong is suitable for fans of traditional Indonesian horror, but for those seeking a fresh concept with compelling characters and layered storytelling, this film might come off as rather ordinary.

Everyone has a different "horror" preference, and as a not-so-hardcore fan of horror films, I gave this movie a rating of 9/10 because the story is simple, super scary yet watchable, and entertaining.

Adapted from a popular Indonesian adventure video game, Pamali: The Tied Corpse, this film tells the story of how some medical officers and gravediggers end up having a dreadful experience because accidentally failed to follow local traditional customs.

There are not just 1 or 2 pocong involved, but a lot of them which makes this sequel more scary. (After all, pocong is the highest level and most famous of all ghosts here in Indonesia, especially on Java island)

I think choosing Fajar Nugra as the main cast is a good choice. Fajar comes from a Comedian background and how this film inserts an element of comedy into his acting makes this film quite entertaining.

For me who is afraid of horror films, this film was scary enough. This film is more different when compared to other Indonesian horror films. One simple thing is, we as spectators know that behind the player there is a ghost, but the feeling of fear that we feel is still felt, even though the ghost's face is not that scary.

This film is also easier to watch for the faint of heart, because this film is simpler, there aren't too many rubbish sounds, the comedy just flows, and it doesn't seem like it's forcing the story, even though at the ending, there are some things that are a little forced..