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9/10
A Spine-Chilling Cinematic Triumph! Must-Watch Film
andryristian14 October 2023
In my opinion, Pamali possesses its own unique charm that sets it apart from other films. With a blend of witty humor delivered by the cast, jump scares that had the entire cinema audience screaming hysterically, and pocong (The tied knot ghost) that are genuinely terrifying in terms of both makeup and numbers, Pamali stands out. Film reviewers typically evaluate movies based on their subjective judgment of various elements and compare them to other films.

As for me, a casual viewer, this film is nothing short of perfect for me. So, for anyone looking to watch Pamali Dusun Pocong, prepare to be amazed and pleasantly startled by this fantastic movie. Pamali Dusun Pocong successfully gave me the chills! I would give it a 9/10!
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9/10
Super Scary yet Watchable
seventhkeys14 October 2023
Everyone has a different "horror" preference, and as a not-so-hardcore fan of horror films, I gave this movie a rating of 9/10 because the story is simple, super scary yet watchable, and entertaining.

Adapted from a popular Indonesian adventure video game, Pamali: The Tied Corpse, this film tells the story of how some medical officers and gravediggers end up having a dreadful experience because accidentally failed to follow local traditional customs.

There are not just 1 or 2 pocong involved, but a lot of them which makes this sequel more scary. (After all, pocong is the highest level and most famous of all ghosts here in Indonesia, especially on Java island)

I think choosing Fajar Nugra as the main cast is a good choice. Fajar comes from a Comedian background and how this film inserts an element of comedy into his acting makes this film quite entertaining.
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10/10
This film really needs to be given a thumbs up, it really deserves a score of 100/100
putrapramudja-5972615 October 2023
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Hi, this is my first time watching a horror film, after several months I decided to watch this film. And I was very surprised that this film was made, because in this film it was enough to make my whole body tremble when I saw so many pocongs being shown. It was very surprising that behind a very scary story there was a little funny story that was enough to calm a scared heart. This film really teaches us about how to behave in places that are our domain, we must always be careful in our behavior. This film is very good and has a lot of advice in it. A good film and very similar to the game, making this film's plot unpredictable. The music is very tense and the place is quite chilling.
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10/10
This film tells the story of five people who are assigned to help a remote village
hanilemes15 October 2023
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This film tells the story of five people who are assigned to help a remote village that is being hit by a deadly epidemic. Score of this film is must reached 10/10, is very good. Three of them are medical officers, namely Gendis (Dea Panendra), Mila (Yasamin Jasem), and Puput (Arla Ailani). The other two people are grave diggers, namely Cecep (Fajar Nugra) and Iwan (Arif Brata). Arriving at the hamlet, they began to realize that there was a pocong appearance there. Gendis and Mila began to suspect that the appearance of the pocong was related to the customs in the hamlet. Meanwhile, Cecep and Iwan also began to experience disturbances from the pocong-pocong.
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10/10
RATING FILM!
cepinabizar15 October 2023
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You really have to watch this film because it is highly recommended, the Dusun Pocong film has a really good storyline compared to the films currently showing. If you don't mind, this film originally came from a horror game made by a Bandung kid, right? Especially when you know who produced this film, Mr. Lyto , the film he made is definitely really good! But you really have to watch this film. Highly recommended!!!! BTW, this film starts showing on October 12 2023 in all Indonesian cinemas! You could say this is the best horror film this year. I swear the score has to be high. For film promos, you can check the iG account @pamalimovie.
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8/10
A little review from the timid me
rivainurhidayat21 October 2023
For me who is afraid of horror films, this film was scary enough. This film is more different when compared to other Indonesian horror films. One simple thing is, we as spectators know that behind the player there is a ghost, but the feeling of fear that we feel is still felt, even though the ghost's face is not that scary.

This film is also easier to watch for the faint of heart, because this film is simpler, there aren't too many rubbish sounds, the comedy just flows, and it doesn't seem like it's forcing the story, even though at the ending, there are some things that are a little forced..
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10/10
The film is really exciting
rtaqwa15 October 2023
The film is really exciting, the best horror film compared to other horror films recently, this film should have a high score, This film is also made in Indonesia, made by Bandung people, this Pamali film also comes from a horror game, it's very rare for films to be based on games, let alone made in Indonesia. The impression of horror is very good, but there is also a lot of comedy which doesn't make you bored, especially since there are so many pocongs, haha this film is really fun, in my opinion, this is the best horror film this month and year, Come on, invite your friends to watch it together, we're guaranteed to really like it.
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10/10
a gripping horror movie with score of 10/10
aadscoy15 October 2023
Director, Bobby Prasetyo succeeded in building an aura of fear step by step, making the audience feel at home until the end of the film.

The emphasis will be on the appearance of Pocong who often shows himself in front of them, because it violates the customs that apply in the village. It's an interesting thing.

Customs and traditions are emphasized again neatly and do not feel like mere tacks on.

For the current generation who have slowly left this behind, it seems like a reminder but not patronizing.

Pamali can show the simplicity of local community traditions without having to use flashy methods.

Just by setting the characters, the typical dialect of the local village figures, typical objects and traditional beliefs which are the focus of the story, Pamali can give a Sundanese feel without forgetting the horror side.

One of them is the coconut shell which can immediately change the expression on Cecep's face from cheerful to depressed and how he and the locksmith try their best not to mention the tragedy in the house.

The scene is really a great way to depict the local people who are afraid when their traditional beliefs are disturbed.
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10/10
The movie is very suspenseful.
hanawahyunita16 October 2023
Seriously, the movie just started and it's already so thrilling. Seeing so many pocong made my hair stand on end, not to mention their terrifying faces. I can't count how many times I've been startled by the jump scares in this movie, to the point that my friend hid behind my shoulder. The storyline is very interesting, keeping me entertained throughout the entire watch. I was so engrossed in it that I didn't even realize my popcorn was gone. It's rare to see a movie adapted from a popular Indonesian game like this, especially one made in Bandung. No wonder many people say that this movie should have a high score.
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10/10
Score of film pamali Dusun pocong is must be 10/10
yesbungadaisy15 October 2023
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Pamali Dusun Pocong tells the story of three female medical nurses, Gendis (Dea Panendra), Mila (Yasamin Jasem), and Puput (Arla Ailani) who are assigned to a remote village that is affected by a mysterious, unknown epidemic. They went to the village with two gravediggers, Cecep (Fajar Nugra), and Deden (Bukie B Mansyur) by crossing the lake. After 3 hours of arduous journey, they finally arrived at the village. How shocked they were when they saw that the village was deserted and many of its residents had died in tragic circumstances. One by one, the bodies that had not yet been buried were finally buried by Cecep and Deden. Meanwhile, the three nurses treated all the living residents in a large room.
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10/10
A very interesting horror film deserves a score of 100 out of 100
senjuazka15 October 2023
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A film produced by Lyto Productions and it is very rare for a horror film to be based on a game. A film that shows lots of pocong sightings. And there are lots of pocong which are always surprising in every scene of the film. The music is scary and the players are transformed into very scary pocong pocong. Sprinkled with comedy, it is very integrated into the film and the acting of the players is also very good, making this film very scary and frightening. This is the first time I've found a film plot that isn't boring and has an unpredictable storyline. As a horror film lover, I really enjoyed watching this film. And we don't have to watch the first pamali.
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10/10
Pamali is a horror video game from Indonesia
andritrader16 October 2023
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Pamali is a horror video game from Indonesia released in 2018 by StoryTale Studios. The name "pamali" itself means taboo in Sundanese or "orders that must not be violated". I used to watch the first film, it was really cool, now it's even better, this director is great The setting in the film Pamali: Dusun Pocong, is quite successful in showing a horror atmosphere. Most of the scenes were taken at night. Wooden village houses, dim lights, old-school framed black and white photo props, really fit into the definition of horror. As a spectacle, the film Pamali: Dusun Pocong is quite entertaining. You can exclaim, get goosebumps or scream while letting go of the burdens of life for a moment. It's best to watch it as a group, in case you need a friend's hand to hold if you're shocked or scared.
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10/10
film that probably has no less than a 100/100 score for tonight
acaarani15 October 2023
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A very stunning film. It's very rare to find a horror film based on a game. But don't think too lowly, even though it's a game, it's clear that this film isn't playing games. A film that tells about the impossibility of carelessly taking a stand in someone else's place which will result in chaos. It is very clear that there are many meanings conveyed in the film. And I was very surprised when I first watched this film, the pocong pocong that was shown made the atmosphere even more tense and frightening, accompanied by unusual music that succeeded in making everyone who was watching scream in fear and were very shocked. This film is the best horror film I watched this year.
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10/10
Best horor movie ini this year, score of this film is 10
phantomfiglia15 October 2023
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Best horror movie There are a lot of pocongs in this film, you can imagine how scary it is, highly recommended, scary, tense, I get goosebumps when I watch it and for some reason Pocong is the scariest ghost film in Indonesia. There are many positive things that can also be gained, namely respecting the customs and prohibitions in an area. The film also teaches us not to be arrogant and not to act politely in places that are not our area. So far the favorite horror film of 2023, the score has to be high for this film. Hopefully Indonesian horror films will progress further and produce more films as good as this.
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10/10
Films that present horror and comedy films have a very clear score of 100/100
shasirama-2685515 October 2023
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A very heart-wrenching film, because everyone's mistakes will have consequences. A film that really teaches the meaning of life. The film's plot is very orderly and not boring, making it very comfortable for viewers to enjoy a film based on a game. Very rare to watch. As a horror lover, I was very surprised by the numerous pocong appearances in the film. Pocong pocong that has been transformed in such a way is very scary if you watch it, it really is like a real pocong. And the actors who are no less great and good at acting add spice to the film, making it even more alive and can be said to be the best horror film this October.
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10/10
game adaptation horror movie with score 100/100
aldisyaaa15 October 2023
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The Pamali story script written by Evelyn Afnila (Family Tak Kasat Mata, 2017) does not only focus the focus of the story on the conflict experienced by the character pair Jaka Sunarya and Rika. In a number of parts, the film's narrative presents flashback scenes of the life of Jaka Sunarya's older sister, Nenden Sunarya (Taskya Namya), who is said to have lost her husband while living in that house in the past and then becomes part of the story about the causes of various mysterious things happening to the couple. Jaka Sunarya and Rika's characters in the present. Prasetyo and Afnila's efforts to flow and balance the telling of two stories originating from two different timelines are quite capable of giving life to Pamali's story, both through the development of conflicts that occur in each character and the technical arrangement of transitions from one story timeline to another.

At the same time, the concept of storytelling conveyed by this film was never able to develop maturely due to the story script written by Afnila being so confused about processing the ideas that had previously been expressed. Trying to provide an allusion to the theme conveyed by the title, the film's storyline presents several characters who violate a number of taboos. However, the timeline of Pamali's story is never able to provide a link as to whether the various mysteries that occur are related to this taboo violation. These culturally nuanced story elements then just disappear without ever being given any meaningful development. The connection between the terror experienced by the characters Jaka Sunarya and Rika and the dark story of their family's past is also weakly developed, which then slowly leads to an equally weak story conclusion.

Prasetyo's direction is also of the quality of a simple horror direction. On many occasions, Prasetyo tends to choose to give a slow story presentation to create an atmospheric horror setting. Without strong story support, the story structure actually makes Pamali limp and empty. Luckily, Prasetyo has a line-up in the acting department who are able to deliver solid performances.
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10/10
best horror movie
putrihayis15 October 2023
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I watched this because my friend invited me. At first I didn't expect it to be this good and thought this film would be the same as other horror films. After watching it, my perception changed, it's crazy that this is a masterpiece. You can get all the elements, and the story makes you feel like you're there. In my opinion, this is the best horror film this October, it's unbeatable. It's as exciting as it is, I want to rewatch it again, even though there are a lot of scenes that are a bit scary and ridiculous, but it makes me addicted to the horror, especially at that time when the pocong came out a lot, it really shocked me, but I liked it. In terms of comedy, this is no less fun and funny, it's really exciting, I'm sure you will really enjoy this film. The plot and content of the film are also dense, full of messages and meaning. Every scene makes you nervous and curious about what happened in Pocong village. Anyway, there has to be a sequel because it's that exciting. You have to watch this. If you want to watch the film, you don't have to watch the Pamali1 first, you can just watch this one. 10/10 recommended 🎬
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10/10
The film Pamali: Dusun Pocong, will hit the screens on October 12, 2023
sabusagf16 October 2023
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The film Pamali: Dusun Pocong, will hit the screens on October 12, 2023. The story is adapted from the Indonesian horror video game, by Story Tale Studios, Pamali: The Tied Corpse. This film, written by Evelyn Afnilia, is a sequel to the film Pamali, which was screened in 2022.

From the cool hands of the director, Boby Prasetyo, this film could be an option for lovers of horror genre films. It's even better, by presenting the acting of a number of young actors and artists. These include Fajar Nugra, Yasamin Jasem, Dea Panendra, Arta Ailani, Bukue B. Mansyur, Anantya Kirana, Ence Bagus, and several other names.

I watched it at CGV FX Sudirman, specifically at the Satin studio. I think the studio is really comfortable, quite spacious and big. Usually I only watch films in the regular class, but this time I tried watching it in the Satin class. As soon as the cinema door opened, my friends and I went straight into the studio and sat in the seats we had chosen. The first time we entered, we were quite surprised to see that there were only five of us in the audience. In my heart, screw it, the important thing is to be able to experience watching a luxurious satin class film in the cinema hahahaa.
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10/10
The score for this film should be high because the film is really cool
akuncrypto15 October 2023
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I watched this last night with my college friends on a weekend night. It turns out this is a really cool film, even though I haven't seen the first Pamali film, and I didn't really expect the film to be this good, there are so many crazy pocongs that appear, I was shocked, I thought it would only be 1 pocong. There were a lot of people who appeared, but I don't regret watching this film because it's very rare to find films based on games made by Bandung children, and as a Bandung person, I'm really proud that this Pamali film exists, I'm sure many people will watch this Pamali film, this is the best film October is a recommended for those who like horror films.
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10/10
Score of this film is must 10
lilycallariyatna15 October 2023
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Film Pamali, to be honest, I watched the Pamali film without reading a short synopsis or thriller first. So I watched the film Pamali without predictions and preconceptions about what I would feel when watching this film. Buy a ticket, enter the studio and watch.

This is different from watching a film that is equipped with a few spoilers, maybe I can easily guess the plot of the film. But because without the slightest spill, I just tried to enjoy what I was going to watch and keep my heart entertained with visual treats and sounds that arouse tension. Because I'm used to thinking randomly, I just had fun enjoying the silence and tension that had been building since the beginning of the film.
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10/10
The score of the Dusun Pocong film should be very high
arsinanda15 October 2023
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The film Pamali Dusun Pocong is clearly better than the film Pamali 1 and definitely better than other horror films, why? Because this Pamali film is taken from a popular horror game in Indonesia, you know, and this game is also made by Bandung children. There are also a lot of pocong in this film, the comedy spice is really fun. That's why you really have to watch this film because it's really a really fun film to watch with your friends. I think this film is the best horror film in October🙌🏻 Honestly, I watched this Pamali film without reading the synopsis or the thriller first because I was already sure it would be really good.
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10/10
A very tense and goosebump-inducing film
ranisucih16 October 2023
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Yesterday I was looking for the latest horror film and found this film, there are a lot of pocong in this film, every scene gives me goosebumps, this film is also not flat, because there is a cool comedy spice, plus good acting, the score of this film must be high Actually, this film is recommended for horror lovers, the horror is really good, it's ridiculous and makes your heart do gymnastics, all the audience screams when there are jumps, it's really exciting, it's genuine! A very good film in 2023, you don't have to watch Pamali 1, the film Pamali Dusun Pocong is definitely better than the film Pamali 1, the best horror this October.
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10/10
My opinion about pamali
darmantodoko14 October 2023
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Actually, this is a pretty good film, for me this is the first time I have seen a horror film in the cinema and the storyline can be understood easily. There are a lot of jump scares in this film and maybe some Indonesians can relate to this film. I haven't seen the previous Pamali film and I've never played the Pamali game, so maybe the assessment is a little different from people who have watched the previous Pamali film. And thank you to the producers who provide opportunities for new actors to play roles in their films so that we don't just see the same actors. So overall from me is 8/10 for this movie.
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10/10
Very good film and dominates attitude score 10/10
safitrimaharani15 October 2023
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The demons in this film are very scary and very real when watched. The production succeeded in turning the film into a very scary game filled with lots of pocong pocongs in the film as well as the acting of the players who were afraid of the pocongs. This film teaches how important attitude is and there is a lot of comedy in between the scary films, which makes the film really not boring and very good. The best satanic film I've seen lately. Here I discovered again that Indonesian horror films will not die. The success of the film production and the actors succeeded in making a film that is very, very good to enjoy.
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8/10
Good story, amazing makeup, and has a good cast
ItzelxX_330 April 2024
The film Pamali: Dusun Pocong is greatly written and has a couple of good scares. The thing that bugs me is that some of the scares were very anticipable, the trope of having everything silenced with little to no sounds and leading with a jumpscare is just not that scary anymore. The make up of the ghosts look very amazing, and the corpses look very realistic. The cast is perfect and had little to no imperfections towards the acting. If you like horror stories and suspense, this film will be to your liking. The jumpscares are not that scary but look very nicely made especially with the camera work and the sequence of the scene. For this an 8/10 fits this movie, I won't be giving it a rewatch but it's a nice horror movie.
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