Mikha TambayongKenes
Eva CeliaKarina
Marthino LioBambang
Dimas AnggaraRudi
Varen Arianda CaliefRaihan
Ardit ErwandhaRahman
Claresta TaufanNingsih
Donny DamaraSadimin
Kiki NarendraAris
Vonny AnggrainiMbok Sum
Hingka MoedraPardiWhy it may be worth watching
- The Elixir combines Horror elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Mikha Tambayong, Eva Celia, Marthino Lio.
- Viewers currently rate it 5.9/10 from 233 votes.
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The Elixir
An elixir unleashes the undead in a village. A family at odds with one another must unite and fight to survive as their hometown collapses.
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Best suited to viewers looking for Horror.
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A regional age classification is not currently listed. Metadata signals include frightening or intense material. Ratings vary by country; use this as a quick screening note rather than a complete parental guide.
Themes and topics
villagedysfunctional familyfamily relationshipssurvivalzombiepotionplagueaggressive
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patient1External review ·
This one is a trip almost immediately, and we get to see some shenanigans afoot.
This film is at the very least creative in some aspects and yet still follows the tropes of the genre.
It does have a cool and unique feature, I hope sci-fi fans will appreciate it.
Deep RedExternal review ·
there is no zombie in indonesia but kimo stamboel mixed local wisdom with zombie thats really interesting, the gore scene remind me to "brain dead" by peter jackson ❤️
Call Me DunhamExternal review ·
This isn’t the first Indonesian zombie movie, but probably the most proper one so far. The thing is, it actually has a lot of potential to be something great — too bad the execution feels kinda shallow. It’s gory and artistically disturbing, the local culture vibes are there too. I just wish the Jamu thing was explored deeper, ‘cause that could’ve made it stand out instead of feeling like just another zombie flick.
Still, I gotta say I like the character drama — they’re pretty complex. It’s just a shame it wasn’t handled better. With more natural dia…
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This isn’t the first Indonesian zombie movie, but probably the most proper one so far. The thing is, it actually has a lot of potential to be something great — too bad the execution feels kinda shallow. It’s gory and artistically disturbing, the local culture vibes are there too. I just wish the Jamu thing was explored deeper, ‘cause that could’ve made it stand out instead of feeling like just another zombie flick.
Still, I gotta say I like the character drama — they’re pretty complex. It’s just a shame it wasn’t handled better. With more natural dialogue and interactions, the emotional tension between the characters and their fight to survive could’ve hit harder. Would’ve made the movie feel less empty, you know?
DeanExternal review ·
Decent zombie movie. Good job Indonesia!
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