23rd New York Asian Film Festival

July 12-28, 2024

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North American Premiere

Respati

This Indonesian horror movie is like a greatest hits album of everything that goes bump in the night, and it's a real scream. Poor Respati can't catch a break—he's still haunted by his parents' untimely demise, and now his nightmares are starting to bleed into the real world, with the unlucky souls who pop up in his dreams ending up dead as doornails. It's a regular smorgasbord of spooky stuff, from ghostly apparitions and demonic possessions to vengeful witches, folk magic curses, and even a supernatural serial killer. But Respati and his pals aren't going down without a fight—they're like the X-Men of the dream world, using their newfound powers to take on the forces of evil. And while the special effects are nothing short of mesmerizing, it's the film's message of unity and compassion that really hits home. Indonesia proves once again that it's a force to be reckoned with in the horror game, serving up a creepy, crawly tale with jaw-dropping visuals and a heartfelt message about coming together to fight the good fight.

Director: Sidharta Tata
Cast: Devano Danendra, Keisya Levronka, Mikha Hernan
Languages: Indonesian with English subtitles
2024; 112 min.

SCHEDULE:

Friday July 19, 9:00pm
LOOK Cinemas W57