Title: Pulung Gantung: Pati Ngendat
Year: 2025
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Rating: 1.5
Cast: Andrew Barrett, Michael Simon Russell, Nadia Bulan Sofya
Description: The chilling wind whistling through the skeletal trees of Pulung Gantung mirrored the creeping dread that permeates Chiska Doppert's masterful 'Pulung Gantung: Pati Ngendat'. This isn't just a horror film; it's a poignant exploration of grief, familial legacy, and the suffocating weight of unspoken secrets. Andrew Barrett delivers a nuanced performance as the returning son, grappling with his father's death and the unsettling mysteries of his ancestral home. Supported by the compelling performances of Michael Simon Russell and Nadia Bulan Sofya, the film masterfully builds suspense, weaving a tapestry of ancient curses and modern anxieties. Doppert's direction is strikingly visual, utilizing the isolated setting to amplify the growing sense of unease. The film's strength lies not in jump scares, but in its unsettling atmosphere and the deeply human drama at its core. 'Pulung Gantung: Pati Ngendat' is a chilling and unforgettable cinematic experience, leaving you pondering its haunting implications long after the credits roll.