The Elixir

2025 1h 58m ID

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 229

HorrorThriller

Synopsis

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An elixir unleashes the undead in a village. A family at odds with one another must unite and fight to survive as their hometown collapses.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Mikha Tambayong
Kenes
Eva Celia
Karina
Marthino Lio
Bambang
Dimas Anggara
Rudi
Varen Arianda Calief
Raihan
Ardit Erwandha
Rahman
Claresta Taufan
Ningsih
Donny Damara
Sadimin

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kimo Stamboel
Writers: Kimo Stamboel, Agasyah Karim, Khalid Kashogi
Languages: Indonesian, Javanese
Countries: Indonesia

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1 / 7

ERA

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Released last year.

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2 / 7

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Indonesian, Javanese.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Kimo Stamboel, shot by Patrick Tashadian. 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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Original score by Fajar Yuskemal. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 7

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 7

CAST

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Mikha Tambayong and Eva Celia and Marthino Lio carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt32643830 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Kimo Stamboel directs. Patrick Tashadian behind the camera. Fajar Yuskemal scores. Fachrun Daud cuts. Produced in Indonesia. Dialogue in Indonesian, Javanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released last year.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Indonesian, Javanese.
3Directed by Kimo Stamboel, shot by Patrick Tashadian. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Fajar Yuskemal. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Fachrun Daud shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Mikha Tambayong and Eva Celia and Marthino Lio carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt32643830 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 11 themes, including "village", "dysfunctional family", "family relationships", "survival".

The technical file

Cinematography: Patrick Tashadian
Original score: Fajar Yuskemal
Editing: Fachrun Daud
Makeup / hair: Astrid Sambudiono
Sound: Hiroyuki Ishizaka
Runtime: 118 min · 1h 58m
Status: Released
Original language: ID
Certification (US): R
IMDB: The Elixir (2025)

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What people are saying

patient12025-10-23
★ 6/10
This one is a trip almost immediately, and we get to see some shenanigans afoot. This film is at the very least creative in some aspects and yet still follows the tropes of the genre. It does have a cool and unique feature, I hope sci-fi fans will appreciate it.
Deep Red2025-10-24
★ 7/10
there is no zombie in indonesia but kimo stamboel mixed local wisdom with zombie thats really interesting, the gore scene remind me to "brain dead" by peter jackson ❤️
Call Me Dunham2025-10-25
★ 7/10
This isn’t the first Indonesian zombie movie, but probably the most proper one so far. The thing is, it actually has a lot of potential to be something great — too bad the execution feels kinda shallow. It’s gory and artistically disturbing, the local culture vibes are there too. I just wish the Jamu thing was explored deeper, ‘cause that could’ve made it stand out instead of feeling like just another zombie flick. Still, I gotta say I like the character drama — they’re pretty complex. It’s just a shame it wasn’t handled better. With more natural dialogue and interactions, the emotional tension between the characters and their fight to survive could’ve hit harder. Would’ve made the movie feel less empty, you know?