Tumbal Proyek
In the midst of a major bridge project connecting two regions, life after life is lost during its construction. Yuda, along with his sister and mother, infiltrates the construction company where their father was killed to prove that the project's sacrificer are real.
Why it matters
A chilling dive into corporate greed and supernatural retribution, Tumbal Proyek fuses folk horror with contemporary social critique in an Indonesian setting seldom explored on screen.
- Revives Southeast Asian folk horror traditions with a fresh urban twist, spotlighting cultural sacrifice myths amid modern infrastructure projects.
- Anchored by a grounded family drama that humanizes the supernatural stakes and heightens emotional tension.
- Practical effects and atmosphere evoke a creeping dread reminiscent of Joko Anwar’s best work, balancing ritualistic horror with industrial decay.
- Ideal for fans of socially conscious horror that channels collective anxieties about progress, loss, and exploitation.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
57
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
14
Supernatural
40
Creature
18
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
43
Survival
0
