Ghost Island

2024 1h 35m ID

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6.1

MID

★6.1TMDB · 9

AdventureHorror

Synopsis

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Dara disregarded her mother's prohibition to celebrate graduation with Pandu, Niki, Lathi, and Noah on a ship. Unbeknownst to them, their ship stranded on an unnamed island. Longing enveloped Dara for her mother as she and her friends were trapped there. Can Dara and her friends escape from the island?

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Taskya Namya
Dara
Bukie B. Mansyur
Noah
Samo Rafael
Pandu
Cindy Nirmala
Niki
Hannah Hannon
Lathi
Amanda Green
Mala
Verdi Solaiman
Mala's Father
Patty Sandya
Mala's Mother

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ferry Pei Irawan
Writers: Erwanto Alphadullah
Languages: Indonesian
Countries: Indonesia

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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2 / 7

CINEMA

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Part of the "Ghost Island Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ferry Pei Irawan, shot by Sony Seniawan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Teguh Raharjo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Taskya Namya and Bukie B. Mansyur and Samo Rafael carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt31474662 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Ferry Pei Irawan directs. Sony Seniawan behind the camera. Teguh Raharjo cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Indonesia. Dialogue in Indonesian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 2 years ago.
2Part of the "Ghost Island Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Ferry Pei Irawan, shot by Sony Seniawan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Teguh Raharjo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Taskya Namya and Bukie B. Mansyur and Samo Rafael carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt31474662 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
8Classified under 9 themes, including "island", "haunting", "forest", "reboot".

The technical file

Cinematography: Sony Seniawan
Editing: Teguh Raharjo
Makeup / hair: Ernaka Puspita Dewi
VFX supervisor: Riza Thohariansyah
Sound: Mohamad Ikhsan Sungkar
Runtime: 95 min · 1h 35m
Status: Released
Original language: ID
Certification (US): 13+
IMDB: Ghost Island (2024)

Part of

Ghost Island Collection

Ghost Island is a trilogy of teen horror films produced by MVP Pictures and directed by Jose Purnomo.

Also by

Ferry Pei Irawan

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Community reviews

What people are saying

idreviews2024-10-10
★ 8/10
Pulau Hantu manages to offer something more than your typical Indonesian horror. Coming in with no expectations, I was immediately drawn in by the film’s mix of suspense and emotional storytelling. The movie opens with a well-placed flashback that sets up the central mystery. The character introductions are clear, making it easy to follow the plot and the strong friendships among the protagonists. The flashbacks are used sparingly and effectively, helping build tension without dragging down the pace. The main antagonist, Mala, is a standout—her presence makes every scene more intense, and the jump scares connected to her are smartly timed. Visually, the film excels. The cinematography and color grading make the most of the island setting, bringing the beach, forest, and darker scenes to life. The film’s atmosphere is rich, pulling you deeper into the story as it unfolds. Mala’s backstory, revealed through flashbacks, adds surprising depth to her character. By the final act, she becomes someone you empathize with, which isn’t something you expect from a horror movie. The transition to the emotional climax is handled well, with the main protagonist, Dara, standing out as her story hits home in the final moments. While there’s room for deeper character development earlier in the film, Pulau Hantu succeeds in delivering a story that is both suspenseful and emotionally resonant. It’s not just about the scares—there’s real heart in the writing, and the ending leaves a lasting impression.

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