Jalan Pulang

"'Jalan Pulang' is, in my opinion, an almost perfect film. The casting is on point; it's like bringing together three horror queens on one screen! 'Jalan Pulang' presents a mature horror atmosphere and doesn't rely solely on jump scares. The film prefers to build tension slowly, through ambient sounds, slow camera movements, and intense character expressions. This makes the tension feel more real and frightening. For casual viewers or mainstream horror fans, this slow pace might feel boring in the first half of the film. The emotional tension is driven more by atmosphere, not action. But overall, it's still worth enjoying 😻👍🏼

I don't know what film these people who give this movie more than 4 stars, we must've watched a different movie. Because this thing, this is the ultimate dumpster level of a film. This movie is nothing more but a slugfest of jump scare. And there is not a single good jump scare too, awful awful execution. It was extremely dark as well, God I cannot stressed enough how dark the film is. I get that it is a horror movie but Jesus... a little more darker and we would have total darkness in the studio. There is not a single thing good from this movie. The only thing stood up is the acting, top notch acting from the casts, shout out to Saskia Chadwick, great performance. But overall shallow unfinished mess of a film.

I would write a longer review but why bother, even remembering I took a time to watch this trainwreck just infuriating.

Jalan Pulang tells the story of a mother's struggle to cure her child from an illness that brings her closer to 'death' every time her birthday comes. Personally, I'm really intrigued by how Jalan Pulang explores various traditional rituals from different regions to fight off the terror of the ghost, Marsinah. Four different rituals crazy. The 3 Raru Horror label feels totally justified. Luna Maya delivers a solid performance as Lastini, and so does Taskya Namya. Meanwhile, Shareefa Daanish successfully comes off as truly creepy. The jump scares aren't excessive, but they're intense. What hits the hardest, though, is the mother's feeling of desperation it makes the horror feel much more human.

In my opinion, Jalan Pulang deserves a solid 9/10 because it has a distinct horror style that goes beyond cheap jump scares or typical ghost stories. From the very beginning, the eerie atmosphere is palpable especially when the story leads into the home of a Balinese shaman, which radiates a deeply haunting vibe. One of the film's biggest strengths lies in its bold use of GORE elements, like a severed finger or a chilling scene of a Balinese dancer dying in a gruesome state. These moments are graphic yet still hold a sense of artistry. The story isn't shallow either; beneath the terror and brutal visuals lies a deeper message about old wounds, guilt, and the journey to return both physically and emotionally. The film dares to blend cultural horror with emotional conflict, making the audience not just scared, but also reflective. There's a slight downside in the lighting some scenes are too dark, which can make it hard to catch important details. But beyond that, this is easily one of the most solid and memorable local horror films I've ever seen. Definitely worth watching in theaters, especially if you're into horror that dares to be different and carries meaning beneath the fear.

"Jalan Pulang" is, in my opinion, an almost perfect film. The casting is on point it's like bringing together the three queens of horror in one screen! Their performances are strong, natural, and emotionally powerful. The storyline flows well and keeps you hooked from start to finish. And the plot twist? Totally unpredictable. Every scene carries real weight, with emotions that truly hit home. But that ending... whyyy like that?! 😭 I really didn't expect Luna Maya to die, it caught everyone off guard and left the whole cinema in tears. This film makes you think and feel deeply. A must-watch. Don't forget to bring tissues seriously. It's not just a movie, it's an emotional experience. Let's go watch it!