May the Devil Take You

2018 1h 50m ID

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 192

HorrorMysteryThriller

Synopsis

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Hoping to find answers to her estranged father's mysterious illness, a young woman visits his old villa and uncovers a horrifying truth from the past.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Chelsea Islan
Alfie
Pevita Pearce
Maya
Karina Suwandi
Laksmi
Ray Sahetapy
Lesmana
Ruth Marini
The Priestess
Samo Rafael
Ruben
Hadijah Shahab
Nara
Clara Bernadeth
Lilly

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Timo Tjahjanto
Writers: Timo Tjahjanto, Fanny Hidayat
Languages: Indonesian
Countries: Indonesia

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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2 / 6

CRAFT

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Part of the "May the Devil Take You" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Timo Tjahjanto, shot by Batara Goempar. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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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 / 6

CAST

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Chelsea Islan and Pevita Pearce and Karina Suwandi carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 6

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt8765496 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Timo Tjahjanto directs. Batara Goempar behind the camera. Teguh Raharjo cuts. Produced in Indonesia. Dialogue in Indonesian.

Trivia

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1Released 8 years ago.
2Part of the "May the Devil Take You" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Timo Tjahjanto, shot by Batara Goempar. 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.
5Chelsea Islan and Pevita Pearce and Karina Suwandi carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt8765496 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Batara Goempar
Editing: Teguh Raharjo
Makeup / hair: Novie Ariyanti
VFX supervisor: Setyo Anggono
Sound: Hiroyuki Ishizaka
Stunt coordinator: Udeh Nans
Runtime: 110 min · 1h 50m
Status: Released
Box office: $2,900,000
Original language: ID
Certification (US): R
IMDB: May the Devil Take You (2018)

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May the Devil Take You

A young woman visits her father's old villa in search of answers about his mysterious illness, where she uncovers a horrifying truth from the past.

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Wiccaburr2020-10-02
★ 8/10
This definitely would satisfy those with the need to see something <I>Evil Dead</I> like but with a foreign film twist to it. The gore and effects are pretty on point here even when the characters tend to be unlikable (except the little girl). First time watching this as well, so definitely had some great movies that I have to rewind back to see again. Definitely a must see, especially with the sequel out and about.
Dr Nostromo2026-01-02
★ 8/10
80/100 For a summary, just think "Evil Dead", Indonesian style. That's all you need to now. This highly effective fright fest, loaded with extreme, high-octane nightmare fuel, drags one along at a break neck pace that leaves one shaking and exhausted. In fact, that's my only real criticism of the film is that it goes on for far too long ...I was diggin' it but I was getting to a point where I was wondering if it was ever going to end and it was starting to lose its impact. Regardless, incredibly well written with fully believable characters, complex relationships and genuine, unbridled chaos! -- DrNostromo.com