Indonesian zombie movie directed by Kimo Stambor elixir ‘ has been viewed over 11 million times in the days since its release on October 23rd, making it the number one non-English language film on Netflix’s Global Top 10 Chart.
From October 20th to 26th, the Netflix original took the top spot in five countries: Indonesia, Dominican Republic, Peru, Ecuador, and Turkey. It also ranked in the top 10 in 75 countries, including Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Malaysia, Germany, France, South Africa, Canada, and Brazil.
Indonesian entertainment is becoming increasingly popular among streaming viewers around the world. This film is known locally as nanjaya eternityfollowing in the footsteps of Lucky Kuswandi’s psychodrama ordinary woman Angie Ambala romantic drama Promised Heartsboth Indonesian films debuted on the streaming platform earlier this year and led Netflix’s global top 10 after their release.
It is being touted as Netflix’s first zombie movie in Indonesia. elixir It combines local culture with a unique-looking zombie inspired by the pitcher plant, which is native to Indonesia. “We wanted to make a zombie movie that felt truly Indonesian, not just in its setting and language, but also through the core story, from Jamu and Javanese villages to family relationships,” director and co-writer Kimo said of his first zombie-themed film.
Set in a remote village near Yogyakarta, Central Java, the story revolves around a family that runs a famous traditional herbal beverage (jamu) business. The patriarch’s ambition for eternal youth causes both a rift in the family and an unexpected zombie outbreak.
It was produced by Edwin Nazir with Morwin Pictures serving as production services. The main cast includes Mika Tambayon, Eva Celia, Donny Damara, Dimas Angara, and Martino Rio.
Kimo is known as a master of horror, with 2023 titles in his credits. Seu Dino and 2024 dancing Village: The curse beginsboth were huge hits at the Indonesian box office. his upcoming horror movie Janur Irenthe first part of Seu Dino” is scheduled to be released on December 24th.
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