Spirits that Scream for Attention

Tuesday, February 18, 2003

Through different eras, Indonesian horror film posters reflected stereotypes of sadism and sensuality.

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BEAUTIFUL...Sensuous... Merciless.” The words are etched on posters promotingPembalasan Setan Karang Bolong (Revenge of the Devil from Karang Bolong), a 1989 film produced by Rapi Film and the late Ratno Timoer, with Farida Pasha and Baron Hermanto as the main cast. This poster reflects a type of advertising for horror movies in Indonesia. Looking closely at one such poster, there are usually the two main elements: a horrifying (but basical

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