Hasut
In the wake of their parents' tragic decease, a young woman orchestrates a remote wilderness expedition to rehabilitate her estranged sister, only for the group to be terrorized by manipulative supernatural entities exploiting their communication devices.
Why it matters
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
83
Psychological
71
Supernatural
40
Creature
18
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
57
Survival
33
Phobia triggers
Pairs Well With
Production History
Intelligence Brief
Hasut reinvents the tech-horror survival tale with a culturally rich Indonesian wilderness setting and eerie supernatural manipulation.
- Why it matters: This film taps into contemporary fears of digital dependence while foregrounding Southeast Asian folklore, expanding horror's global texture beyond Western-centric narratives.
- What we know: A grieving sister leads a remote expedition to mend family ties, only to face sinister spirits exploiting their smartphones and radios, blending analog dread with modern tech paranoia.
- Who's involved: Directed by Ilya Sigma, known for crafting atmospheric tension, with lead performances from Karina Salim and Rachel Amanda adding emotional depth to the sibling dynamic.
- The buzz: Early festival screenings praise its unsettling atmosphere and inventive use of communication devices as vectors for supernatural terror, marking it as a standout in emerging Asian horror cinema.
Trailers
INCITED - Official Trailer | Karina Salim, Rachel Amanda, Marthino Lio, Kevin Ardilova
Official Teaser Trailer Hasut | Karina Salim, Rachel Amanda, Marthino Lio, and Kevin Ardilova
Production Intel
- Status
- Released
- Filming Locations
- Indonesia