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Netflix’s Indonesian horror film “The Elixir” has surged to the top of the streamer’s worldwide rankings for non-English language titles, drawing more than 11 million viewers in the first several days ...

Indonesian director Joko Anwar on location while shooting the hit horror film “Siksa Kubur.” Credit: Courtesy Joko Anwar The tagline for Indonesian director Joko Anwar’s new horror film “Siksa Kubur” ...

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Crunching popcorn and screaming, Indonesians are flocking to watch homegrown horror films in cinemas that draw on the country's penchant for ghost and monster stories. The genre ...

JAKARTA: Crunching popcorn and screaming, Indonesians are flocking to watch homegrown horror films in cinemas that draw on the country's penchant for ghost and monster stories. The genre now dominates ...

Indonesian cinemas are experiencing a horror film renaissance, fueled by the country's rich folklore and urban legends. These homegrown productions, featuring iconic ghosts and monsters, now dominate ...