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Play trailer Poster for Roh Released Oct 29, 2021 1h 23m Drama Horror Play Trailer Watchlist
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Cut off from civilization, a single mother puts her children on high alert when they bring home a young girl caked in clay. She tells of spirits and spirit hunters, but these are not mere superstitions. As more strangers show up on her doorstep, she quickly finds another reason to fear the forest.
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Beatrice Loayza New York Times "Roh" succeeds as a spine-tingling baffler, hitting at nerves we can't quite articulate but feel all the same. Oct 28, 2021 Full Review Ally Ham Video Librarian Magazine Richer with symbols than with plot points, Roh creates its horror primarily out of the unknown. Rated: 3/5 Jul 20, 2024 Full Review Nguyên Lê diaCRITICS Lathered with earthen tones by day and pitch black by night, Roh tantalizes under the direction of its cinematographer Saifuddin Musa. Jun 3, 2022 Full Review Michael Gingold Rue Morgue Magazine It will appeal to those curious about the international horror scene and fans of slow-burn, atmospheric terror, even if it doesn't add up to much storywise. Nov 18, 2021 Full Review James Verniere Boston Herald Malaysian horror film ROH from Emir Ezwan (the country's Oscar selection) ROH channels atmospheric Val Lewton films. Rated: B+ Oct 29, 2021 Full Review Bobby LePire Film Threat Emir Ezwan has written compelling characters who are easy to empathize with while keeping the tension high, ably capturing the isolation of the forest setting. Rated: 9.5/10 Oct 28, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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jackie r Interesting film with an unexpected twist. Would recommend if you want to broaden your horror movie repertoire. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/08/24 Full Review Viva V It's kinda boring because nothing is really happening Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/15/23 Full Review Audience Member With many Malaysian horror movies that revolve around idea of the main character falling in love with the ghost, Roh stands out with its unique plot and creepy atmosphere inspired by Malay folktales. Felt a little bit too short though, could use a couple extra minutes to iron out the details. Overall, a good horror movie on the same level as Munafik. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member It leaves you wondering what's around the bend or just behind a stand of trees, but it also feels as though it could have contained more when it comes to the folklore. Not a bad movie, but it did feel as though it needed a little more to it. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member A Malaysian folktale horror that took place in the wood. This was quite a creepy atmosphere due to the slow-pace and secluded area. The first half really unnerved me but also kept me interested in the mystery. However, towards the end I just realized how convoluted the story was. Maybe it's just me, but it shouldn't be this confusing. Overall, it's still a creepy one. 6.5/10 Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review mark b After recently watching The Medium, a Thai version of The Wailing, I realized I had a soft spot for Asian rural folk horror. Something about the rustic lifestyle in a tropical setting, outside the urban environment of nearly all movies in the horror genre, is captivating and unsettling. I decided to make a list of these types of movies and that list is way too short. I think this setting really gets under the skin of us urban/suburban-dwelling comfort hounds. There's a simple scene very early in the movie that is disturbingly effective. A boy and a girl who live in a ramshackle hut in the Malaysian jungle come across a dead deer hanging by its neck from a fork in a tree branch, about eight feet from the ground. It is obvious that it didn't get stuck there by itself or get put up there by a human being. While we, the audience, are probably thinking "fuuuuucccckkkk -- that's creepy," the young boy just says matter-of-factly "that's a week's worth of food!" The film looks great with its tropical setting and authentic rural vibes, and a lot was squeezed out of what was likely a very small budget. Some of the acting is amateurish/overdramatic, and it it regurgitates scenes from some of the more familiar folklore horror from the last few years (the aforementioned films, The Witch, The Ritual, Impetigore, etc.). But give me a version of The Wailing from every South and Southeast country (Vietnam, Philippines, Laos, Cambodia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka , etc.) any day over the constant Hollywood retreads and Conjuring Universe sequels. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Cut off from civilization, a single mother puts her children on high alert when they bring home a young girl caked in clay. She tells of spirits and spirit hunters, but these are not mere superstitions. As more strangers show up on her doorstep, she quickly finds another reason to fear the forest.
Director
Emir Ezwan
Producer
Shizreen Saleh, Elise Shick
Screenwriter
Emir Ezwan
Distributor
Film Movement
Production Co
Kuman Pictures
Genre
Drama, Horror
Original Language
Malay
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 29, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 28, 2021
Runtime
1h 23m
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