Blood Curse (miniseries)
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| Indonesian | Teluh Darah |
| Genre | |
| Created by | Kimo Stamboel |
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| Directed by | Kimo Stamboel |
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| Composer | Fajar Yuskemal |
| Country of origin | Indonesia |
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| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Gope T. Samtani |
| Producer | Sunil Samtani |
| Cinematography | Abdul Gerry Habir |
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| Running time | 41–49 minutes |
| Production company | Rapi Films |
| Original release | |
| Network | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Release | 25 February – 29 April 2023 |
Blood Curse (Indonesian: Teluh Darah) is a 2023 Indonesian horror miniseries that premiered on Disney+ Hotstar on 25 February 2023. The series was created, directed and co-written by Kimo Stamboel and stars Mikha Tambayong and Deva Mahenra.
The series had its world premiere at the 27th Busan International Film Festival during the On Screen section.
Premise
[edit]Wulan (Mikha Tambayong), a rational woman dismissive of the occult, faces a horrifying reality when her family is attacked by black magic. Driven to protect them, she delves into her family's past alongside Esa (Deva Mahenra), another victim of supernatural forces, as their intertwined destinies lead them to confront the shocking secrets fueling the escalating terror.[1]
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Mikha Tambayong as Wulan Kusumawijaya
- Deva Mahenra as Esa Prasetyo
- Justin Adiwinata as Wisnu Kusumawijaya
- Hingka Moedra as Harun / Manto
- Lukman Sardi as Ahmad Kusumawijaya
- Willem Bevers as Bondan Prasetyo
Recurring
[edit]- Imelda Therinne as Astuti
- Elly D. Luthan as Mbah Tien
- Bizael Tanasale as Reno
- Ence Bagus as Asep
- Mike Lucock as Otto
- Dayu Wijanto as Liliana
- Otig Pakis as Harna
- Ruth Marini as Rima
- Shenina Cinnamon as Atika Ayu Winarsih
- Kiki Narendra as Muhammad Ridho
Episodes
[edit]| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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| 1 | "The Parcel" | Kimo Stamboel | Kimo Stamboel & Agasyah Karim & Khalid Kashogi & Bayu Kurnia | 25 February 2023 |
| 2 | "Bloody Anniversary" | Kimo Stamboel | Kimo Stamboel & Agasyah Karim & Khalid Kashogi & Bayu Kurnia | 4 March 2023 |
| 3 | "Retribution" | Kimo Stamboel | Kimo Stamboel & Agasyah Karim & Khalid Kashogi & Bayu Kurnia | 11 March 2023 |
| 4 | "Signs" | Kimo Stamboel | Kimo Stamboel & Agasyah Karim & Khalid Kashogi & Bayu Kurnia | 18 March 2023 |
| 5 | "The Uninvited Guests" | Kimo Stamboel | Kimo Stamboel & Agasyah Karim & Khalid Kashogi & Bayu Kurnia | 25 March 2023 |
| 6 | "The Flower Withers" | Kimo Stamboel | Kimo Stamboel & Agasyah Karim & Khalid Kashogi & Bayu Kurnia | 1 April 2023 |
| 7 | "Double Identity" | Kimo Stamboel | Kimo Stamboel & Agasyah Karim & Khalid Kashogi & Bayu Kurnia | 8 April 2023 |
| 8 | "Reckoning" | Kimo Stamboel | Kimo Stamboel & Agasyah Karim & Khalid Kashogi & Bayu Kurnia | 15 April 2023 |
| 9 | "The Source" | Kimo Stamboel | Kimo Stamboel & Agasyah Karim & Khalid Kashogi & Bayu Kurnia | 22 April 2023 |
| 10 | "Blood Debt" | Kimo Stamboel | Kimo Stamboel & Agasyah Karim & Khalid Kashogi & Bayu Kurnia | 29 April 2023 |
Production
[edit]In December 2022, Blood Curse was announced as one of the projects presented during Disney's APAC Content Showcase.[2]
Release
[edit]Blood Curse had its world premiere during the On Screen section at the 27th Busan International Film Festival.[3] It was announced that it would premiere on Disney+ Hotstar on 25 February 2023 with new episodes released weekly.[4]
In the United States, the series was distributed through Hulu, releasing it on 7 June 2023.[5]
Accolades
[edit]Blood Curse won Series of the Year at the 2023 Jakarta Film Week.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sinopsis Teluh Darah, Teror Ilmu Hitam Ancam Keluarga Mapan" [Synopsis of Blood Curse, terrors of black magic threatens prosperous family]. CNN Indonesia. 25 February 2023. Archived from the original on 6 June 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ Bashir, Dale (2 December 2022). "Disney's APAC Content Showcase Highlights the Best of Asian Entertainment in 2023". IGN. Archived from the original on 7 July 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (7 September 2022). "Miike Takashi's Korean 'Connect,' Kimo Stamboel's 'Blood Curse' Disney-Backed Series Set Busan Festival Debuts". Variety. Archived from the original on 8 September 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ Putri, Lifia Mawaddah (26 January 2023). Putri, Maria Rosari Dwi (ed.). ""Teluh Darah" akan tayang di Disney+ Hotstar pada 25 Februari" [Blood Curse will premiere on Disney+ Hotstar on 25 February]. Antara. Archived from the original on 24 February 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (1 January 2024). "2023 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 28 July 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ Venda, Chelsea (30 October 2023). "Daftar Lengkap Pemenang Jakarta Film Week 2023" [Full list of 2023 Jakarta Film Week winners]. Hypeabis. Archived from the original on 22 November 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
External links
[edit]- Blood Curse at IMDb