Have you ever heard a story where darkness becomes more than just darkness, but a living shadow? A quiet village turns terrifying as soon as night arrives. People lock themselves inside, struggling to breathe as the cold air outside feels almost unnatural like something invisible is lurking around them. Then one strange incident changes everything, and fear spreads through the whole village.
For anyone who loves horror, this film will definitely scare you. The story follows a girl who keeps seeing strange shadows and feels a constant, creepy presence watching her. As the truth slowly comes out, she discovers that the danger around her is far darker and deeper than it first seemed.
The film was released in 2024 and is directed by Reezal Mantovanty. Luna May, Darius Seenathria, Mikayla Rose Healy, Yvonne Dellar, and Denny Rahman star. Luna May plays Sulastri’s mother, while Darius plays the father, who has twin daughters Samala and Kumala both roles are played by Mikayla Rose Healy.
This Indonesian supernatural horror film, titled “Sumala,” offers a different feel from other horror films. Its story centers on two sisters one alive and vulnerable, while the other is dead and returns as a spirit. A dangerous ritual performed by the mother inadvertently awakens supernatural powers. The father, terrified, kills his daughter, but her spirit returns to seek vengeance.
The film received mixed reviews from audiences and critics. It has a rating of 5.8/10 on IMDb and around 3.5/5 on Rotten Tomatoes. Overall, it’s a good horror experience, which also became available on OTT platforms soon after its release.
While the budget and collections are unclear, the international gross was approximately $1,655, or approximately Rs 1.37 lakh. It didn’t release theatrically in India, but began streaming on Netflix on February 6, 2025.
