The queen of black magic is a popular Indonesian horror film directed by Kimo Stamboel. Released in 2019, the movie is a remake of the 1981 film "Ratu Ilmu Hitam" (The Queen of Black Magic) directed by Liliek Sudjio. The story revolves around a family who returns to their ancestral village to care for a sick father. Strange and horrifying events unfold as the family realizes that the village is haunted by an evil force that manipulates black magic. As the family members fall victim to supernatural occurrences, they must find a way to escape the clutches of the queen of black magic and save their lives. The movie garnered critical acclaim for its terrifying plot and spine-tingling horror elements.
Tommi Korkeamäki Torgisl the Warrior
Witness Torulf s lengthy and frankly, boring, description of the situation, which would fit better into a Nordic saga recital than any cinematic retelling. If the makers had gone for a siege type of film from the beginning, with the family barricaded in their cabin, and trying to fend off an unstoppable horde of barrow wights, this might have worked.
The movie garnered critical acclaim for its terrifying plot and spine-tingling horror elements. It is known for its eerie atmosphere, well-executed scares, and impressive visual effects. The performances of the cast, including Ario Bayu, Hannah Al Rashid, and Adhisty Zara, have also been widely praised.
The Huntress: Rune of the Dead
In 9th-century Scandinavia, teenage girl Runa (Stefansdotter) lives deep in the woods, with her mother, Magnhild (Idah), blind grandfather Ragnvald (Beck) and younger sister Bothild (Lyngbrant). Father Joar is notable by his absence, having gone off on a Viking raid to seek fortune for the family, and is now well overdue. However, he did at least train Runa to be a markswoman with the bow. Problems start when she finds a wounded warrior, Torulf, lying in the forest, and brings him back to their cabin, much against Magnhild’s wishes.
Torulf turns out to be a colleague of Joar’s, who tells a tale of the raiders looting a burial site – only to find vengeance coming out of the grave after them. He and Joar are the only two survivors. And when Joar returns shortly afterward, his arrival puts the whole group in peril, because of what’s inexorably following him. It’s only really at this point – two-thirds of the way in – that the film remotely begins to entertain. Up until this point, there has been a lot of sitting around the woods, and the director appears never to have heard of the maxim “Show, don’t tell.” Witness Torulf’s lengthy and frankly, boring, description of the situation, which would fit better into a Nordic saga recital than any cinematic retelling.
If the makers had gone for a siege type of film from the beginning, with the family barricaded in their cabin, and trying to fend off an unstoppable horde of barrow wights, this might have worked. It’s what I was expecting going in, and what I was waiting to see. And waiting. And waiting, while slow-moving coming of age family drama unfolded instead. I actually liked Stefansdotter in the lead role. Indeed, most of the performances are solid enough, and the same goes for the technical aspects. There was clearly some effort put in – the score, for example, is nicely done – and the forest provides a lushly appropriate backdrop against which any number of entertaining things might have unfolded. In a different, more interesting movie, anyway.
We finally do get the hand-to-hand (and hand-to-bow) battles for which we have been waiting. But only after a point by which the end credits would already be rolling on better-paced features. Even there, it is a bit on the dark side – though after my issues with Immortal Wars, the bar of what qualifies as “a bit on the dark side” has been raised considerably. This is nowhere near as bad, and you still can tell what’s going on, with a bit of peering. There’s a rough energy here which works, although the main impact is to make you wonder where the hell it has been for the rest of the movie. The makers should have sat down to watch the not-dissimilar Flukt, and built on what worked there, such as its steady flow of tension, instead of offering us 90 minutes of meandering around the woods.
Dir: Rasmus Tirzitis
Star: Moa Enqvist Stefansdotter, Yohanna Idha, Viva Östervall Lyngbrant, Ralf Beck
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In 9th-century Scandinavia, teenage girl Runa (Stefansdotter) lives deep in the woods, with her mother, Magnhild (Idah), blind grandfather Ragnvald (Beck) and younger sister Bothild (Lyngbrant). Father Joar is notable by his absence, having gone off on a Viking raid to seek fortune for the family, and is now well overdue. However, he did at least train Runa to be a markswoman with the bow. Problems start when she finds a wounded warrior, Torulf, lying in the forest, and brings him back to their cabin, much against Magnhild’s wishes.
The queen of black magic stands out among Indonesian horror films for its ability to create a sense of dread that lingers long after the movie ends. It combines traditional folk tales with modern horror techniques to deliver a chilling and suspenseful experience. The film also explores themes of family, trust, and betrayal in the face of supernatural terror. Despite its success, the queen of black magic also sparked controversies due to its violent and gory scenes. Some critics argued that the movie crossed the line of acceptability in terms of its depiction of violence and horror. Overall, the queen of black magic is a must-watch for horror fans who enjoy intense and atmospheric films. Its gripping story, impressive visuals, and bone-chilling scares make it a standout entry in the horror genre..
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