Recommended Malaysian Horror Films, Note the Title!

YOGYAKARTA - Asian horror films, Indonesia, Japan or Thailand are generally often used as a topic of conversation. However, did you know that Malaysia also has many horror films that are no less gripping. Moreover, there are many stories related to beliefs in Indonesia, ranging from witchcraft to treatment through ruqyah. Here are some Malaysian horror films that can be used as a reference for your viewing.

This horror film takes the audience into a story about the life of a poor family living on the edge of the forest. The cast includes Farah Ahmad, Mhia Farhana, and Harith Haziq. Everything goes well until they meet a mysterious girl who is lost.

At first this girl looks innocent, but her presence slowly brings psychological terror that makes the atmosphere even more gripping.

With a thick touch of horror genre, a slow, tense plot, and a plot twist that surprises the audience at the end, the film Roh managed to get a rating of 6.7/10 on IMDb. For those who are curious, watch this film on Netflix.

Directed and starring Syamsul Yusof, Munafik tells the story of Ustaz Adam, an Islamic medicine practitioner who is still grieving the loss of his wife after a tragic accident.

In his attempt to help a woman named Maria, played by Nabila Huda, because she was possessed by the devil, he was dragged into a much darker case of black magic and witchcraft. This film managed to get a rating of 6.3/10 on IMDb. You can watch Munafik directly on Netflix if you want to feel the tension.

After the success of his first film, Munafik 2 again invites the audience to follow the journey of Ustaz Adam, who is again played by Syamsul Yusof. This time, he has to face Sakinah, a mysterious woman played by Maya Karin, and has evil powers that feel more dangerous than ever.

With a more intense horror genre, scary scenes that make the heart beat hard, and visual effects that are much more convincing because they have a bigger budget, this sequel managed to maintain its position in the hearts of the audience.

No wonder this film that aired on Netflix received a rating of 6.2/10 on IMDb.

This legendary horror film features Maya Karin as Meriam, a woman who becomes a pontianak (kuntilanak) after being brutally murdered. Her revenge story against her killers, led by Marsani (M. Nasir), has a strong Malay cultural nuance.

With its horror genre and classic atmosphere, plus Maya Karin's stunning acting as a mysterious vampire, Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam managed to occupy a rating of 6.1/10 on IMDb. For anyone who wants the nostalgia of early 2000s horror, this film can be watched on YouTube.

This mix of romance and horror tells the story of Mina (Nur Fazura), a beautiful woman who harbors a dark mystery, and her relationship with Khalid (Remy Ishak). The chemistry between the two makes their love story quite strong, but the supernatural horror element is no less powerful.

Presented in an elegant style, this film is a category of supernatural horror that is both melancholic and creepy. You can watch Pontianak's Revenge on Netflix, with a rating of 5.9/10 on IMDb.

With a thriller horror genre, a real location, and a gripping atmosphere, Highland Tower managed to occupy a rating of 5.8/10 on IMDb.

Inspired by the tragedy of the collapse of the Highland Tower apartment in 1993, this film features Kamal Adli and Betty Banafe as a couple trapped at the location of a former tragedy that is supposedly still famous for being haunted. You can watch it through iflix if you are curious about this film.

The uniqueness of this film is the blend of history and horror. It tells the story of the Malay Regiment troops who are still on guard even after their death.

Starring Aman Shah and Azhari Zain, this historical horror film presents a thick historical detail, wrapped in a gripping atmosphere that makes the audience's hair stand on end. With a rating of 5.7/10 on IMDb, this film is suitable for those of you who like horror with a touch of patriotism.

Afdlin Shauki and Nasha Aziz managed to bring their roles so that the plot did not feel clichéd. This horror film has a rating of 5.6/10 on IMDb and you can watch it for free on YouTube.

Telling the story of a family who moves into a new house and experiences terrible supernatural events, Don't Look Back is still fun to watch even though it raises the classic theme of haunted houses.

That's the review of several Malaysian horror films that can be used as a reference. Enjoy watching. Visit VOI.id for other interesting information.