Pirunduk is a 2026 Indonesian supernatural horror film about a wronged wife who becomes a wandering spirit and she seeks revenge on those who have hurt her. The movie is rooted deeply in the local folklore and urban legends of South Kalimantan (Borneo).
The movie was directed by Billy Christian from a story and screenplay by Budi Ismanto, inspired by local urban legends of Borneo
The Bima Sakti Pictures-MD Pictures-Pichouse co-production stars Aulia Sarah as Siti, Bucek Depp as Badarudin and Yoriko Angeline as Ratih.
Plot:
Siti (Aulia Sarah) is a wronged and mistreated wife living in a remote village along the Tanah Banjar river in South Kalimantan. Trapped in an environment filled with suffering, pain, and betrayal by her husband, Badarudin (Bucek Depp), Siti grows increasingly desperate to control her own fate.
Seeking a way to force her husband into complete submission, she turns to an ancient, forbidden black magic ritual native to the land of Banjar. However, the dark magic carries a heavy price. The situation spirals into disaster as the forbidden knowledge invites terrifying supernatural entities into their lives.
Following her tragic death, Siti’s spirit is unable to find peace. She returns to the physical realm as a wandering, vengeful spirit. Haunted by her past, her ghost begins a terrifying campaign to systematically exact revenge on those who wronged her and forcefully collect unpaid debts left behind from her lifetime, plunging the remote river village into pure horror…
Release date:
October 22, 2026 (Indonesia)
Cultural Context:
The film is notable for heavily showcasing South Kalimantan’s local culture, utilizing traditional jukung boats, historical locations like the 1928 old house in Sungai Jingah, and regional Banjar dialogue.
Teaser trailer:
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