Back To Playing Horror Films, Atiqah Hasiholan Makes Sure The Character Is Cool

JAKARTA - Atiqah Hasiholan will be involved in the production of a horror film produced by a Malaysian production house, 4WARD Pictures entitled The Parcel. He acts as a photojournalist named Radha.

Talking about the characters played in The Parcel, Atiqah Hasiholan described Radha as a cool character.

Radha is a mother who loves her child very much. Her love makes her life inexpert, because of her great love. Anyway, her character is cool," said Atiqah Hasiholan during a press conference in Kalibata, South Jakarta on Tuesday, July 25.

The Parcel will be an interesting film for Atiqah. The reason is, the 41-year-old actress has not played in a horror genre film for a long time. The last time she played in a horror film was entitled Sister N: Revenge Sister Ngesot in 2007.

"I've played horror, but in the past. At the beginning of my career I've starred in horror," he said.

Regarding his character who works as a photo journalist, Atiqah admitted that she had done several researches before undergoing the shooting process later. He also had time to practice printing photos.

I had research related to the character. So, here I use a lot of dark rooms. I got the opportunity for my own session to learn to print photos. We made dark rooms also in training," said Atiqah Hasiholan.

Atiqah admitted that his character this time had raised his hobby that had not been lived for a long time. He admitted that he liked the world of photography and was happy with the training he had undertaken.

"From that, my interest in the world of photography has been built again," he said.

Meanwhile, the election for Atiqah Hasiholan as the main character was recognized by Nashrul Nasir as the producer executive. The production team has conducted research and casting on Rio Dewanto's wife.

"We are indeed looking for stars that can convey the main character according to the scenario, and the result is that Atiqah is able to provide it all, starting from the characteristics, image, criteria, physical, and desired play," said Nashrul.

Apart from Atiqah Hasiholan, The Parcel will also star well-known Indonesian and Malaysian actors and actresses, such as Baim Wong, Putri Ayudya, Amir Ahnaf, Whani Dharmawan, Nora Danish, and many more.

The cast and team will undergo filming The Parcel starting on 27 July tomorrow.