The Draft! (Indonesian: Setan Alas!) is a 2023 Indonesian science fiction horror film directed and written by Yusron Fuadi. The film stars Adhin Abdul Hakim, Anastasya Herzigova, Anggi Waluyo, Haydar Salishz, Winner Wijaya, and Ibrahim Alhami.
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| Directed by | Yusron Fuadi |
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| Cinematography | Mandella Madjid |
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Production company | Akasacara Film |
| Distributed by | Blue Flinch Films |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Language | Indonesian |
It had its world premiere at the 18th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival, where it won the Indonesian Screen Awards for Best Film and two other awards.
Premise
editFive average college students spend their weekend in an old villa, where they must solve the mystery of their friend's death.[1]
Cast
edit- Adhin Abdul Hakim as Iwan
- Anastasya Herzigova as Wati
- Anggi Waluyo as Ani
- Haydar Salishz as Budi Murah
- Winner Wijaya as Amir
- Ibrahim Alhami as Budi Mahal
- Ernanto Kusumo as Mang Dadang
- Hanung Bramantyo
Production
editMore than 200 vocational high school students, college students, and lecturers across Indonesia were involved in the film's production.[2] The principal photography took place in a villa in Kaliurang, Special Region of Yogyakarta.[3]
Release
editThe Draft! had its world premiere at the 18th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival on 27 November 2023 during the Indonesian Screen Awards.[4] It won the Indonesian Screen Awards for Best Film, along with Best Editing and Best Storytelling.[5] The film had its international premiere at the 2024 Fantastic Fest.[6] Prior to its international premiere, Blue Finch Films acquired its worldwide rights.[7]
Critical reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 87% of 15 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.8/10.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Bikin Film Berjudul 'SETAN ALAS!', Sutradara Yusron Fuadi Ingin Selebrasi Semua Horor yang Pernah Rilis di Bumi". KapanLagi. 29 November 2023. Archived from the original on 13 December 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ ""The Draft!: a Love Letter to Indonesian Vocational Education" Wins Best Film Award at Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival 2023". Vocational College Universitas Gadjah Mada. 6 December 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ Pratama, Febriyantino Nur (16 June 2023). "Film Setan Alas Tampilkan Zombie hingga Cerita yang Anti Mainstream". Detik.com. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ Shackleton, Liz (13 November 2023). "Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Fest To Open With 'Autobio-Pamphlet', Close With '13 Bombs In Jakarta'". Streamlined Global. Archived from the original on 18 May 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ "Setan Alas! Film Indonesia Terbaik di Indonesian Screen Awards JAFF 2023". Media Indonesia. 4 December 2023. Archived from the original on 23 December 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (15 August 2024). "Fantastic Fest Unveils 2024 Lineup Featuring 'Terrifier 3,' 'Apartment 7A,' 'Anora,' 'Never Let Go' & More". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (16 August 2024). "Fantastic Fest Indonesian Horror 'The Draft!' Nabbed by Blue Finch Films (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ "The Draft!". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
