Sumala

2024 [INDONESIAN]

Horror / Thriller

13
IMDb Rating 5.8/10 10 1150 1.2K

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Plot summary

An evil spirit seeking vengeance returns to plague the town that wronged her sister. Based on a chilling urban legend.

Director

Rizal Mantovani Photo
Rizal Mantovani

Top cast

Luna Maya Photo
Luna Maya as Sulastri
Ananda George Photo
Ananda George as Soekarjo
Agus Julian Photo
Agus Julian as Sutrisno's Father
Makayla Rose Hilli Photo
Makayla Rose Hilli as Sumala / Kumala
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1.01 GB
1280*570
Indonesian 2.0
NR
Subtitles id  us  
24 fps
1 hr 52 min
Seeds 43
2.08 GB
1920*856
Indonesian 5.1
NR
Subtitles id  us  
24 fps
1 hr 52 min
Seeds 69

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by hniecalista 6 / 10

From TRUE STORY but POOR ACTING!

This movie is a horror film inspired by a real urban legend from a village in Semarang, Indonesia. The story of Sumala has been widely discussed in local podcasts, and the village is known for its strict rule prohibiting people from going outside after Maghrib. According to witnesses, a boy was killed by Sumala while retrieving a lost ball, and his body was later found in a river. These chilling accounts have contributed to the legend's eerie reputation.However, the film takes a different approach. Instead of focusing on the firsthand ghostly encounters reported by multiple visitors to the village, it chooses to dive into the backstory of Sumala, a narrative that may or may not be true. This decision weakens the horror aspect, as the film leans more into action-gore territory, resembling movies like *Chucky* and *Saw*, rather than delivering the eerie suspense expected from a ghost story.One of the biggest letdowns is the acting. Darius Sinathrya, who plays the father, gives an unconvincing very poor performance, while Luna Maya, playing the mother, delivers a passable but uninspired role. The supporting cast is a mixed bag, some performances are solid, but others fall flat. Despite its tense atmosphere, the weak acting and misplaced focus on gore over mystery make the film less compelling than it could have been.Overall, Sumala had the potential to be a gripping horror film, especially with the terrifying real-life accounts behind it. But instead of exploring the unsettling experiences of those who have visited the village of Sumala, it prioritizes an exaggerated origin story, making it feel more like an action-gore thriller than a true horror mystery.
Reviewed by johnspringer-95440 5 / 10

Middling Supernatural Horror

Evidently it's based on real-life reports of a demonic presence in an Indonesian community. Instead of exploring these alleged encounters the movie focuses on the origin of the titular antagonist. There's some decent gore but very little horror because none of the characters are likeable enough to engender any sympathy. There are also no surprises or reveals because the story is completely straightforward. It's competently directed, edited and acted but the overall experience is never more than middling because the script doesn't take any interesting risks or deviate from the expected narrative.
Reviewed by pdqshcx 6 / 10

Okish

Watched this while on holiday in Malaysia. I didn't have high hopes as from the start the acting is wooden at best but the premise of the film kept me watching.I did like Makayla Rose Hilli's performance as Sumala/Kumala as she gave it her all but by the end I was watching just to complete the film rather than enjoying it. Also knowing that it is based on legend in the forests of Indonesia made it more interesting.There were some nods to other films of this genre. The Omen, The Ring etc and a couple of nice references to The Shining.All in all a watchable horror to fill some time but I imagine there are better Indonesian movies out there.
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