Synopsis
Dosen Ghaib: Sudah Malam atau Sudah Tahu is an Indonesian supernatural horror movie that will make you think in a dark witty way. In this film, for the sake of simplicity, there’s a university professor referred to as Dr.Rahmat. At night he goes home but only after one of the lectures in which he appears at home intellectual resort. Suspicious occurrences surround them as his students explore his element of mystery only to discover a horrifying reality about who their professor really is and what lies in the deepest corners of their school. Folk horror, the past, the nightmares of today and transcendental potential of watching a film – those all blend together making you doubt your own reality and the reality which separates the living from the dead.
Awards & Wins
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Cast & Crew
- Director: Joko Anwar
- Lead Cast:
- Reza Rahadian as Dr. Rahmat
- Adinia Wirasti as Anisa, a determined student unraveling the mystery
- Chicco Jerikho as Dimas, a skeptical colleague
- Screenwriter: Ernest Prakasa
- Cinematography: Ical Tanjung
The ensemble cast delivers gripping performances, with Rahadian’s portrayal of the enigmatic professor standing out for its subtle complexity.
IMDb Ratings
The film currently holds a respectable 7.2/10, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and compelling character arcs, though some felt the pacing could have been tighter.
Personal Insights
This film doesn’t rely on cheap jump scares for it is a masterpiece on suspense as it is able to create an eerie atmosphere ignoring the necessity to focus on illogical jump scares. It draws on Indonesia’s extensive supernatural background with elements of ghost stories and psychological undertones. The viewers are challenged to face the eerie parts of the film which include emotions such as fear or other unknowns. When watching the film, one character that audiences may find relatable is Anisa as she fights her doubts and her fears to learn the truth.
Cultural Significance
Institutions oriented towards the general public, such as education or law, have outperformed their more specialized counterparts focused on entertainment sectors. Almost every day new takes are released which challenge the popularity of the old worn out stories. Indonesian folklore has always found its rediffusion with cinematic ventures, and Dosen Ghaib adds a new one. It brings out the anxieties that people have around societal hierarchies, the limits of understanding and what happens when these boundaries are transgressed. The inclusion of indigenous myths is a distinguishing feature and elevates this film within the canon of Southeast Asia’s horror filmic offerings.
If you’re a fan of atmospheric horror with layered storytelling, Dosen Ghaib is a must-watch!
