The Verge of Death is a 2023 Indonesian supernatural horror film about Nadia, the sole survivor of her family’s tragic fate, as she grapples with the looming threat of her father’s sacrifice.
Plot:
Nadia, who is living on the brink of death, knows that she will become a victim of her father’s sacrifice. As a result of this sacrifice, her mother tragically passed away in 2002.
Ten years later, Nadia’s brother, Yoga, suffered the same unfortunate fate as their mother. Among all the family members, Nadia is the only one left. After the passing of Yoga, will Nadia experience the same fate as the other family members? What will happen next in Nadia’s story? Will she be able to escape her father’s sacrifice, or will she meet a tragic end like her mother and brother?
Reviews:
“On the Verge of Death is indeed successful in conveying horror and a series of terrors, but fails to humanise one of its characters. Since the story began, this film has tended to position the characters as simply living, just waiting for their turn to die at any time. There is a lot of missing information left by Erwanto.” 70% Montase Film [translated from Indonesian]
“The family story is at the centre, making this film an interesting emotional experience to follow. Such films have more value, not just jump scares […] The script is coherent and doesn’t fall into the trap of giving unnecessary plot twists. Only the direction is a bit weak…” 6.5 out of 10, My Dirt Sheet [translated from Indonesian]
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Trailer:
Technical specs:
1 hour 37 minutes
Audio: Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio: 2.35: 1
Filming locations:
Tegal, Central Java, Indonesia
Original title:
Di Ambang Kematian “On the Verge of Death”
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