12 Latest and Scariest Indonesian Horror Movies of 2025

A young girl named Ainun shares a special bond with her idol, Abah Mulya, a revered figure from a famous hermitage. One day, Ainun learns a shocking truth—Abah Mulya is actually her biological father. This revelation comes from her uncle, Uwak Budi, after Abah Mulya’s sudden passing.

Doubting the truth of this information, Ainun sets out to uncover the facts herself. Accompanied by her friends Bagas and Rini, she visits Abah Mulya’s hermitage to learn more, particularly about the circumstances of her father's mysterious death. She also becomes intrigued by the teachings of Lingga, Abah’s trusted disciple.

However, Ajeng, Abah Mulya’s third wife, warns Ainun that Abah’s teachings are actually heretical. Despite the warning, Ainun continues her studies. As time goes on, these teachings begin to stir unrest among the residents of the hermitage. Bagas and Rini, increasingly concerned, try to open Ainun’s eyes to the growing danger.

Indonesia has a trend of turning viral social media stories into movies, and Dosen Ghaib is one such example. This film is based on a chilling incident that occurred at a university in Indonesia around 2016, which shocked the public on a popular social media platform.

The story revolves around a lecturer named Pak Bakti, notorious for his harsh attitude. Rumors spread that he possesses supernatural powers and often gives students failing grades for no clear reason.

Four students—Amelia, Emir, Maya, and Fattah—fall victim to Pak Bakti's unfair actions, all failing their courses and being forced to attend a short semester during the holidays. Oddly, Pak Bakti's class takes place at night.

At first, the students don’t suspect anything unusual. However, during one lecture, a student notices something eerie—Pak Bakti isn’t stepping on the ground. From that moment on, Amelia, Emir, Maya, and Fattah begin experiencing strange occurrences, becoming more convinced that Pak Bakti is not an ordinary person.

In the village of Umbur Krida, Mr. Wiryo's family was highly respected. Their life was peaceful until an accident claimed the life of Mrs. Wiryo, while Mr. Wiryo fell into a coma. Now, their youngest daughter, Retno (Indah Permatasari), and her sister, Wati (Della Dartyan), work together to care for their ailing father.

However, Mr. Wiryo's prolonged coma has become the subject of gossip among the neighbors. The situation intensifies when news spreads of a brewing conflict over inheritance between Wati and her half-brother Tarjo, from Mr. Wiryo's second marriage.

As if these challenges weren't enough, Retno and Wati find themselves facing a more sinister problem. Their family is being haunted by a strange genie that seems to originate from Mr. Wiryo's room. The neighbors whisper that this jinn inhabits Mr. Wiryo's body, preventing him from passing away. But are these eerie rumors true?

Formatted as a mockumentary, this movie captures one of the darkest moments of the Jurnal Risa team. Jurnal Risa's YouTube video about the expulsion of Samex, whose name had gone viral and should not be mentioned again, is the background of the story.

The story begins when a singer and YouTuber named Prinsa Mandagie accidentally mentioned Samex's name as a guest on Jurnal Risa's show. As a result, Prinsa was plastered by an entity that the Jurnal Risa team was very afraid of.

The situation became even more tense when Prinsa's behavior became increasingly horrifying. At the end, the team had to perform a ritual to save Prinsa's life. All of these events are documented in real-time by the documentary team's cameras, adding to the suspense of the story.

Here’s another Indonesian horror film based on true events, this time drawn directly from the real-life experiences of director Sentot Sahid. The plot follows a young couple who are haunted by spirits connected to a dark secret from one of their pasts.

Rayhan (Emir Mahira) and Sheren (Natasha Wilona) are expecting their first child after a year of marriage. However, their joy quickly turns into a nightmare when malevolent spirits begin to threaten the safety of the baby in Sheren’s womb.

Desperate for help, Sheren seeks assistance from a friend at work, while Rayhan begins his own investigation to uncover who is behind the supernatural terror. His search leads him back to a past connection with his cousin, Dinda (Fergie Brittany).

Rayhan and Dinda, who both possessed a sixth sense, once made a pact to protect each other. Rayhan now suspects that Dinda, who has since passed away, is keeping her promise from beyond the grave.

The story begins with the mysterious deaths of a wealthy family in a village. Suspicion quickly arises among the villagers, who believe the family was involved in black magic. As a result, no one is willing to bathe their corpses.

With no other choice, the village head turns to Ibrahim (Donny Alamsyah), a former mortician who tragically lost his own family to spirits on the night of 1 Suro. Although reluctant at first, Ibrahim eventually agrees to help.

After handling the bodies, Ibrahim discovers a disturbing connection between the family's death and the loss of his own loved ones. As he delves deeper into the mystery, Ibrahim is confronted with a series of mystical disturbances that have plagued the village since the family's passing.

After a hiatus from horror stories, Bambang Drias returns in 2024 with "Paku Tanah Jawa." In this film, he collaborates with Vidya Talisa Ariestya as both writer and director, and features Masayu Anastasia, Wafda Saifan, and Gisellma Firmansyah in the lead roles.

"Paku Tanah Jawa" tells the story of Ningrum, who struggles with the ridicule of her neighbors due to rumors that her sinden (traditional singer) mother, Handini, made a supernatural deal. It's said that many men have fallen victim to Handini as sacrifices for this dark pact.

When one of Handini's best friends dies, the accusations against Ningrum's family gets worse. Ningrum's situation worsens when Jalu, the man she secretly loves, also becomes a victim of Handini's enchantment.

Desperate for help, Ningrum turns to a Kyai, a spiritual leader, who gives her a magic spear to confront the darkness threatening her world, even if it means facing her own mother.

What happens when inheriting from your family turns out to be more of a curse than a blessing? Not great, right? That's exactly what the two main characters face in the movie "Temurun." Produced by Prilly Latuconsina and Umay Shahab, this film is a horror story that explores themes of family and inheritance.

Reeling from the trauma and sadness of their mother's passing, sisters Sena and Dewi are suddenly picked up by their father, who had left them long ago for city life. He convinces them to take over the family business in the city, which deals with meat processing.

But instead of a fresh start, Sena and Dewi experience eerie terror as soon as they arrive at the house. They're trapped in the uncomfortable and haunting legacy of their family. So, can they break free from the grip of this disastrous inheritance?

Inspired by a true story, this film highlights a tragedy that shocked Indonesia in 2016. It tells the tragic story of a girl named Vina who became a victim of a motorbike gang in Cirebon, West Java.

Vina's (Nayla D. Purnama) body was found lying stiff on an overpass, leading the police to speculate it was a traffic accident. However, Vina's grandmother refused to believe this.

Her grandmother's suspicion was proven right. After further investigation, it was discovered that Vina was the victim of bullying and brutal violence by a motorbike gang.

Unhappy with her unjust death, Vina's spirit rises. Now, Vina is determined to uncover the truth before the seven days of her death are over.

"Siksa Kubur" or Grave Torture is an Indonesian movie written, produced, and directed by Joko Anwar. It's one of the most anticipated Indonesian horror films, following Joko Anwar's previous successful horror movies. What kind of horror stories will Joko create this time?

The film centers around a girl named Sita (Faradina Mufti) who rejects religion after her parents were killed in a suicide bombing. She's deeply skeptical about anything related to God. She is deeply driven by her anger, so she chooses to only believe in her own convictions.

However, Sita's brother Adil (Reza Rahardian), who works in a mortuary, tries to convince her of God's existence and the reality of religion. To challenge his claims, Sita decides to seek out the most sinful person and, upon their death, enter their grave to disprove Adil's beliefs.

What Sita experiences there is unexpected. Discover the full thrilling story in "Grave Torture"!

Did you know the terror of Badarawuhi started long before she met Ayu and her friends? In this movie, the infamous dancing ghost disrupts the life of a girl named Mila.

Mila sought help beyond traditional medical treatments and turned to a shaman for aid because she's worried about her seriously ill mother. The shaman told her that to help her mother recover, she needed to return a dancer's bracelet to a village in East Java.

Mila agreed to do that. With her two older cousins, Yuda and Arya, she went to the village. What they didn't realize was that this village was Desa Penari (Dancing Village), the home of Badarawuhi.

Ignoring the advice to wait for the village elder, Mbah Buyut, Mila hurriedly tried to return the bracelet. This rash decision led to disastrous consequences, as Badarawuhi unleashed terror not only on Mila but also on everyone around her.

"Pemandi Jenazah" (loosely translated as "Morticians") directed by Hadrah Daeng Ratu, is a film that reveals a dark secret held by those who perform the sacred task of bathing the deceased. The film tells the story of Lela (Aghniny Haque) who takes on the respected duty of preparing the dead in her village.

Lela initially works alongside her mother, Mrs. Siti (Djenar Maesa Ayu), a veteran in this line of work. But when her mother passes away unexpectedly, Lela is the one who's responsible for continuing the tradition.

When Lela bathes her mother's body, she notices something unusual. Oddly enough, following her mother's passing, a series of deaths start happening in Lela's village, leaving everyone puzzled. What could be the cause of all this?

Based on a true story and penned by Lele Laila, "Pemandi Jenazah" is more than a horror movie. It challenges us to think about the deeper meanings of death and the spiritual aspects associated with the ritual of bathing the deceased.