Impetigore

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Impetigore

2019

1h 46m

Drama

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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A woman inherits a house in her ancestral village, but she is unaware that members of the community have been trying to locate and kill her to remove the curse that has plagued them for years.

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Impetigore uses its folk horror setting as the brutally effective backdrop for a supernatural story that sinks its hooks into the viewer and refuses to let go.

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Peter Sobczynski

RogerEbert.com

An uncommonly effective film that is smart and provocative in addition to being all kinds of creepy.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jul 23, 2020

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

[T]his handsome and atmospheric production is good, sometimes grisly fun that's not terribly scary, particularly once hectic climactic events prove less suspenseful than the slow-burn buildup.

Jun 30, 2020

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Nick Allen

RogerEbert.com

A clumsy bit of black magic horror only book-ended by freaky greatness.

Jan 31, 2020

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Jason Shawhan

Nashville Scene

We've got unspeakable curses, some wayang shadow puppetry that is essential to the plot...sins of the family, baroque gore, ghost children, a little bit of Oldboy, some folk horror and a magnificent central performance from Basro.

Sep 10, 2021

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Nicolás Delgadillo

Discussing Film

Horror buffs probably won't want to miss Impetigore, but its lackluster ending leaves a good bit to be desired.

Rated: 3 / 5

Jun 25, 2021

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Harris Dang

In Their Own League

Impetigore is an above-average horror effort from Anwar that although it doesn't measure up to Satan's Slaves; he is still one of the most consistent genre filmmakers working today.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 23, 2020

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Scott M

Solid supernatural folk horror/mystery. Creepy setting and atmosphere, an unsettling plot, and strong acting and direction. However, it was bogged down a bit by some highly questionable judgment exhibited by the lead characters and a third act that was more than a little confusing. (Admittedly, the confusion could just be a "me problem" and not necessarily a flaw in the film itself.) It was pretty good and well worth a watch, but it just didn't quite stick the landing.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/06/25

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Ricardo d

Assim como a maioria dos filmes de terror orientais, o que eles prezam mais é um bom roteiro, que seja desenhado de forma lenta e com isso ir cativando o expectador. Aqui existe a dose de humor caricata também, mas não apaga o peso da história e da ambientação. Não dou uma nota máxima pelo seu clímax não ter me comovido como esperava, mas ainda assim é uma boa história.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/05/24

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Chris A

One of the best folk horror movies ever!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/08/24

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Dan T

Solid horror movie. Great pacing, good acting and storyline. I never lost interest. There were a few moments where the decisions felt irrational, but given the genre, you have to give some leeway to some of those moments. Worth the watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/14/24

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Querent M

Really great folk horror steeped in the culture of the region. More of a slow burn than a kill fest. Really cool cinematography and cheesy yet effective effects. Very effective low-budget horror.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/12/23

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Seth M

Loved it. Great score as well

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Synopsis

A woman inherits a house in her ancestral village, but she is unaware that members of the community have been trying to locate and kill her to remove the curse that has plagued them for years.

Director: Joko Anwar
Producer: Shanty Harmayn, Tia Hasibuan, Aoura Lovenson Chandra, Ben Soebiakto
Screenwriter: Joko Anwar
Production Co: Base Entertainment, CJ Entertainment, Rapi Films, Ivanhoe Pictures
Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: Indonesian
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 23, 2020
Runtime: 1h 46m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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