The Serpent Spirit Goddess
Dewi Siluman Ular
Dedi, a man who is bankrupt and deep in debt, performs a ritual to marry a beautiful jinn named Dewi in order to get the money to pay off his debts—with one condition: he must never marry anyone else. As Dedi grows richer and more prosperous, he suddenly falls in love with a woman and intends to marry her. Dewi becomes furious because Dedi has forgotten the condition of the ritual, and eventually, a series of terrifying events threatens the lives of those closest to Dedi.
Intelligence Brief
'The Serpent Spirit Goddess' melds Indonesian folklore with economic desperation, crafting a culturally rich supernatural thriller.
- Why it matters: Azhar Kinoi Lubis, a rising voice in Southeast Asian horror, dives into jinn mythology to explore themes of debt, temptation, and cosmic retribution—offering fresh cultural textures to global horror.
- What we know: The narrative centers on Dedi, whose pact with the jinn Dewi fuels his rise from bankruptcy but unravels when he breaks the ritual's sacred condition, triggering supernatural vengeance.
- Who's involved: Directed by Azhar Kinoi Lubis, known for atmospheric storytelling, starring Derby Romero and Anya Geraldine, promising a grounded yet eerie performance dynamic.
- The buzz: Early festival buzz highlights Lubis’s deft blend of folklore and moral horror, positioning the film as a standout in Southeast Asian genre cinema for 2026.
Production Intel
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- Indonesia
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𝐃𝐞𝐰𝐢 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐥𝐚𝐫 - 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘳
𝐃𝐞𝐰𝐢 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐥𝐚𝐫 - 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐫
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
57
Supernatural
20
Creature
18
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
28
Survival
0