The Promise

A slow, uneasy Indonesian horror-thriller that leans on dread and a grieving heroine's fear rather than jump scares.

Directed by

Bambang Drias

Genres

Thriller, Horror

Starring

Mita The Virgin, Dara The Virgin, Tistha Nurma

Overview

Riri (Mitha The Virgin) is an announcer who reads mystery stories on the radio and Wanda (Dara The Virgin) is a fan of Riri’s show. Wanda likes to write a mystery story but does not have the guts to send it to the radio. Wanda was paralyzed after a car accident that killed his brother, Tino. Once Riri is found by her mother hanging herself in her room. Since the death of Riri, Wanda often gets harassments at her home.Wanda is frightened and decides to investigate the case.

How it feels

Eerie, tense, dark and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, mystery, isolation, guilt

Content

Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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