‘Born a believer, die as Satan’s slave’
Kafir: A Deal with the Devil is a 2018 Indonesian horror film about a family haunted by unknown spirits after the death of their father. The original title is Kafir: Bersekutu dengan Setan
Directed by Azhar Kinoi Lubis from a screenplay written by Rafki Hidayat and Upi Avianto, the StarVision Plus production stars Putri Ayudya, Sujiwo Tejo, Indah Permatasari and Rangga Azof.
Reviews:
“An above-average entry in the trend of Indonesian one-word-title horror.” DanielDokter.com
“Too ‘arthouse’ for local mainstream horror fans, which is not a bad thing at all. I can’t recall the last time I enjoy a horror this much without getting scared and praise the decent cinematography and music […] Also, the casting strengthens the believability.” Jakarta Cinema Club
Release:
Kafir: Bersekutu dengan Setan was released in Indonesia on 2nd August 2018.
Cast and characters:
Putri Ayudya … Sri
Sujiwo Tejo … Jarwo
Indah Permatasari … Hanum
Rangga Azof … Andi
Nadya Arina … Dina
Nova Eliza … Leila
Teddy Syah … Herman
Slamet Ambari … Salim
Djenar Maesa Ayu … Doctor Rumah Sakit
Dolly Martin … Doctor Puskesmas
Oce Permatasari … Saidah
Yayu A.W. Unru … Kepala desa
Technical specs:
1 hour 37 minutes
Audio: Dolby Surround 7.1
Notes:
Not to be confused with the 2018 Turkish film of the same name written and directed by Hasan Gökalp.
