Takut: Faces of Fear

Takut brings together the best of two worlds: the indestructible Indonesian horror genre, rich in stories of local magic, and the more modern production approach that makes the film able to measure up to international standards in this field. It's an omnibus film within which six stories are told by a total of seven experienced directors and young talents. A beautiful and varied collection that points the way to the genre film of the future.
The first part, Show Unit by Rako Prijanto, immediately sets the tone. The setting is opulent and modern, but the fatal story is timeless. The second part proves how special the project is. Incarnation of Naya was made by master director Riri Riza (who also provided a contribution to the Haunted House exhibition in this programme), a story within which the matter-of-fact presence of spirits is made tangible during a family ritual. Peeper, the third part, was shot by Ray A.J. Nayoan, who was inspired by Indonesian horror films from the 1980s. The List is the fourth part, made by the student Robby Ertanto. Revenge with black magic. The fifth part, the short apocalyptic thriller The Rescue, is by Raditya Sidharta, the maker of The Shaman that's also being screened in this programme. The sixth and last part was made by The Mo Brothers, Kimo Stamboel & Timothy Tjahjanto, who present an awful female master chef. (GjZ)