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Headhunter

2023

A grim, ritualistic slog through jungle warfare that feels heavy and ceremonial, with sudden bursts of brutality.

Directed by
Badd Badrul
Genres
Drama, History, Action
Starring
Ebi Kornelis, Chacha Maembong, Anding Indrawani
Overview
A young warrior decides to prove himself by harvesting the heads of ruthless opponents of his longhouse community.

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Directed by
Badd Badrul
Genres
Drama, History, Action
Starring
Ebi Kornelis, Chacha Maembong, Anding Indrawani
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • violence
  • identity
  • survival
  • loyalty
  • coming-of-age
Places
  • wilderness
  • small town
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore strong
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror4
Humour1
Realism5
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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Genres
drama, history, action, adventure
Directed by
Badd Badrul
Starring
Ebi Kornelis, Chacha Maembong, Anding Indrawani, Ahya Rosli, Laika Zary
Country
Malaysia

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