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The brief
Indonesian director Yusron Fuadi turns a familiar haunted house setup into something that feels more like an escape room thriller with supernatural teeth. The old villa setting drips with dread while five students get picked off by whatever's lurking in that forbidden room, but the real tension comes from watching them try to outsmart an ancient evil that seems three steps ahead. At 84 minutes, it moves fast enough to paper over some wobbly acting from the younger cast members, though Anastasia Herzigova brings genuine terror to her role as the group's reluctant leader. Perfect for fans of The Ritual or anyone who enjoys their horror brainy rather than gory.
The verdict
If you enjoy smart supernatural thrillers that prioritize puzzle-solving tension over jump scares, this Indonesian escape room horror delivers genuine dread in a tight 84-minute package. If you need polished performances from your entire cast or prefer your horror more visceral than cerebral, the uneven acting from the younger players will likely pull you out of the experience.
Watch with
- 👥 Horror fans who enjoy puzzle-solving
- ⚠️ Those seeking lighter scares
Heads up
- Supernatural horror with evil entity (moderate)
- Characters in mortal peril (moderate)
- Atmospheric dread and tension (frequent)
Credits
- Director
- Yusron Fuadi
- Cast
- Anastasia Herzigova, Winner Wijaya, Putri Anggie, Adhin Abdul Hakim, Ernanta Kusuma, Haydar Salishz, Hanung Bramantyo
Official synopsis
5 student. An old villa. Old well. Forbidden room. Dark secret of the past. A seemingly omnipotent evil. Survival
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with Backrooms (2026)
Both trap groups in claustrophobic spaces with supernatural threats.
Total runtime: 1h 24m + 1h 45m = 3h 9m
