Monster (2023 Indonesian film)
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| Directed by | Rako Prijanto |
| Screenplay by | Alim Sudio |
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| Produced by | Frederica |
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| Cinematography | Batara Goempar |
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| Music by | Ramondo Gascaro |
Production company | Falcon Pictures |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Language | No dialogue |
Monster is a 2023 thriller film directed by Rako Prijanto from a screenplay written by Alim Sudio. The film features no dialogue and stars Anantya Kirana and Sulthan Hamonangan. It is a remake of the 2020 horror thriller film The Boy Behind the Door.
The film had its world premiere at the 18th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival on 29 November 2023. It received two nominations at the 2024 Indonesian Film Festival.
Premise
[edit]Two children try to escape their kidnapper's house.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Anantya Kirana as Alana
- Sulthan Hamonangan as Rabin
- Marsha Timothy as Murni
- Alex Abbad as Jack
Production
[edit]Falcon Pictures announced that they would remake the 2020 film The Boy Behind the Door with some adjustments, including making one of the main characters deaf and eliminating spoken dialogue.[2]
Release
[edit]Monster had its world premiere at the 18th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival on 29 November 2023, competing for the Indonesian Screen Awards.[3] In February 2024, it was announced that Netflix acquired the film's distribution.[4] It was released on the platform on 16 May 2024.[5]
Accolades
[edit]| Award / Film Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Indonesian Film Festival | 20 November 2024 | Best Editing | Sentot Sahid and Iriani Irin | Nominated | [6] |
| Best Visual Effects | Dalang Kreasi | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ Diananto, Wayan (8 May 2024). "Sinopsis Film Monster Karya Sineas Rako Prijanto, Dibintangi Marsha Timothy dan Alex Abbad". Liputan 6. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ Navarro, Meagan (24 April 2024). "'Monster' – Indonesian Remake of 'The Boy Behind the Door' Heading to Netflix". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ "JAFF 2023 Hadirkan 205 Film dari 25 Negara Asia Pasifik". Medcom. 10 November 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (1 February 2024). "Netflix Bulks Up Southeast Asia Originals, Chinese-Language Production Slate". Variety. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ Marvela, ed. (16 May 2024). "Monster Tayang di Netflix, Film Thriller Indonesia yang Minim Dialog". Tempo. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ "Daftar Lengkap Nominasi Piala Citra FFI 2024". CNN Indonesia. 18 October 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.