JAKARTA - The production house Sky Media, Rhaya Flicks, Legacy Pictures and Narasi Semesta will again release their latest horror film entitled Book Sijjin and Illiyyin.
Raising the story of Sijjin and Illiyyin, two books that record the deeds of disobedient people and dutiful and pious people, this film was directed by Hadrah Daeng Ratu and produced by Gope T. Samtani.
The screenplay was written by Lele Laila and featured players such as Yunita Siregar, Dinda Kenyadewi, Kawai Labiba, Tarra Budiman, Sulthan Hamonangan, Nai Djenar Maisa Ayu, and David Chalik.
The film Book Sijjin & Illiyyin tells the story of Yuli (Yunita Siregar) who sincerely and well turns into a revenge for losing her home, leaving her parents dead, being accused of having an affair with her child, and being treated like a maid by the Ambar family (Djenar Maesa Ayu).
Yuli asked for the help of a shaman to get his revenge by visiting the Ambar family, namely Laras (Dinda Kanya Dewi), Rudi (Tarra Budiman), Dean (Sulthan Hamonangan), and Tika (Tabribawai). However, the recommended witchcraft turned out to be very deadly.
Yuli is required to perform a ritual within one week by inserting the names of the targets of witchcraft into the bodies who have just died.
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The Sijjin and Illiyyin Books opened the film with a bold style and immediately presented a tense visual horror and tense atmosphere from the first minute. Without further ado, the audience was immediately invited into the dark world full of mystery and terror.
Despite the horror genre, this film includes a strong family drama and manages to touch the emotions of the audience. Conflicts in the household and relations between the characters are neatly built, strengthening the emotional layer in the midst of a scary atmosphere.
The storyline goes in the aftermath and is easy to follow. There is no confusing narrative, so that the audience can get late enjoying the storyline without having to think hard guessing what really happened.
Yunita Siregar's debut through Yuli's character greatly stole the attention because the role of dualism shocked her innocent side, which initially seemed innocent, made the audience not expect changes and actions in the future.
Dinda Kunya Dewi also appeared strong and succeeded in making the audience nervous towards Yuli. Her acting puts high emotional pressure on the conflict, strengthening the tension between the main characters.
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On the other hand, Labiba's acting is the holder of the emotional side in the film. He managed to convey his fear, frustration, and loss very convincingly.
The chemistry between Kawai Labiba and Dinda Anya Dewi feels natural and strong, making their on-screen relationship dynamics live and full of tension. Coupled with the quiet atmosphere that often appears in several scenes, this film has succeeded in utilizing silence as a tool to build an effective horror atmosphere.
Not many jumpscare are presented, but the placement is very appropriate. Whenever it appears, the shock effects succeed in increasing the intensity of fear without feeling cheap or excessive.
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Overall, the Sijjin and Illiyyin Books are solid horror films with a combination of emotional stories and psychological terror. The strong acting, the tailing channel, and the surprise of Yuli's character made this film more than just a scary spectacle, he also left a deep impression.
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