JAKARTA - Five years since the first film, Pengabdi Setan 2: The Communion, has officially released its first trailer. The second film, Pengabdi Setan is scheduled to be released on August 4, 2022 in theaters. Writer and director Joko Anwar said this film was made to be watched specifically on the big screen for a total viewing experience.

"This film was made to be enjoyed in cinema. Not only is it scary, but we want to make it a fun, exciting, tense and something that everyone can enjoy," said Joko at a press conference launching the trailer for Pengabdi Setan 2: The Communion. in Jakarta, Thursday, June 16.

Furthermore, Joko added the reason why he chose the scenes that were finally shown in the first trailer for Pengabdi Setan 2: The Communion.

"The purpose of the trailer is to represent the film so it doesn't deviate, so as not to deceive the audience, so that their expectations are in line with the audience," Joko said, quoted from ANTARA.

He continued that he wanted to show the setting, characters and main conflicts of this sequel. There is also the setting where the main film is in an old flat and is gripping, and gives a bigger story.

"We want to capture Jakarta in the era of '85. We want to invite the audience into the flats, the characters, and the conflicts that occur. We also want to capture the claustrophobic feeling, dread, in this film. Selection of scenes (in trailer) is expected to reflect the film later in theaters," explained the man who also directed "Gundala" (2019).

On the other hand, producer Sunil Soraya said the sequel to his 2017 film was made with careful consideration and preparation.


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