Netflix just released the 2024 Indonesian horror film Kromoleo which promises to thrill and chill. The film follows Zia, who returns to her ancestral home for her mother’s funeral, only to be met by strange incidents the moment she lands. As the incidents escalate, she becomes desperate to figure out the truth behind her father’s disappearance which ultimately unearths some horrifying realities.
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Kromoleo Movie Cast
Safira Ratu Sofya, Tio Pakusadewo, Abun Sungkar, Rukman Rosadi, Totos Rasiti, Cornelio Sunny, Aline Fauziah, Vonny Anggraini, Dayu Wijanto, Ilham Setyadi
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Kromoleo 2024 Director
Anggy Umbara
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Kromoleo Netflix Writers
Dirmawan Hatta, Cornelio Sunny
The film has a runtime of 80 minutes.
Kromoleo Review
If ever there was an annoying protagonist in horror movies, it’s Kromoleo‘s Zia who somehow can’t fathom listening to anyone else but herself. As her grandfather and her friend Dika implore her to listen to them for once, she continues to rebel making things worse for herself and for everyone around them.
The film sets the scene really well for the hellish beings to wreak havoc and the way that it’s presented made me nervous from the first go. Director Umbara is well-known for his horror movies and he creates some fantastic kills in all of his movies that leave most viewers aghast. Kromoleo is no different and will leave everyone shocked with the horrifying kills and bloodshed.
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It’s also quite enjoyable in terms of the lore, which is defined and discussed quite thoroughly and has a logic to it. It’s discussed along with a few bloody deaths, which makes the exposition dump not feel as boring. The storyline flows swiftly and I found the pacing to be great. It doesn’t give us too many moments without action, making this is swift and thrilling ride from start to end.
The film’s horror aspects are also quite nice but I can’t say the same about the abysmal special effects. It’s hilarious to watch because some of it is sometimes in 2D. Viewers will find themselves laughing at these moments although the death procession is quite creepy. The film is made better because of its performances. Safira Ratu Sofya is great as Zia; although she is a bit annoying at first, thankfully her character changes course swiftly and rises to the occasion. Tio Pakusadewo is also great as Danang and is a balance between good and evil.
The interpersonal relationship between Zia and her grandfather, as well as her quest to figure out the truth behind her father’s disappearance, adds a layer of emotion to the horror, making us relate to her plights and why she is so desperate to return to the village. The whole curse angle to Zia’s family is interesting and I found how it plays out to be quite enjoyable. The politics in their family is deliciously unhinged and makes for a great tale.
Final Thoughts
In the end, Kromoleo is a mid-tier film that has its entertaining moments. Although the lore and the story will keep you hooked, there is not much else that will differentiate it from other horror films. The most egregious part is the horrible special effects. Thus, if you’re looking for a film to pass the time with but not much else, this one should be on your watchlist.
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