Khurafat: Perjanjian Syaitan

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Khurafat
Directed by Syamsul Yusof
Screenplay bySyamsul Yusof
Story bySyamsul Yusof
Produced by Datuk Yusof Haslam
Starring
CinematographyOmar Ismail
Edited by Syamsul Yusof
Production
companies
Skop Productions
Grand Brilliance
Distributed bySkop Productions
Release date
  • January 13, 2011 (2011-01-13)(Malaysia)
CountryMalaysia
Language Malay
Budget MYR 1.50 million [1]
Box office MYR 8.08 million

Khurafat: Perjanjian Syaitan or simply Khurafat (English: Superstition: The Devil's Pact) is a 2011 Malaysian Malay-language supernatural horror film directed by Syamsul Yusof starring Syamsul himself, Liyana Jasmay and Sabrina Ali as a lead role. The film was released on January 13, 2011, and it was his first horror film. [2] The film also produced a TV series, the Khurafat The Series which was aired on 12 July 2011 at Astro Ria. [3]

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Synopsis

Tells the forbidden covenant and one of the forms of misappropriation in the Islamic aqidah between humans and demons, something which is deeply prohibited in our holy religion of peace. But man, regardless of the outcome of turning away from Allah, backed by greedy vengeance, was finally drifting with the devil's whisper.

The story begins with Johan, a young man working as a Hospital Assistant. He is married to Aishah. The couple started the marriage alive and happy but unexpectedly the trauma hit the street. They are often disturbed by strange institutions. Various attempts have been made but the disturbance continues. This is terrifying them especially Johan. The presence of an old mystery woman coupled with the emergence of Johan's former girlfriend named Anna who was weird and frightening to add another episode of this couple's trauma.

Anna always interrupts Johan even when Johan is with Aishah. This led to Johan increasingly running. Shortly afterwards, Anna was found dead in suicide. Anna's death was the culmination of strange things that happened in Johan's life. Anna's shadow began to disturb Johan or Aishah. Johan's life is getting depressed. After being caught in a variety of strange events then finally revealed all the mysteries. Johan finally agreed with his past mistakes ... the act of Khurafat practiced now claiming his right and Johan had to pay him for a very high price.

Cast

Main Characters

Supporting Characters

Reception

In the four days of the show, the movie Khurafat earned a collection of RM2.5 million, [4] as well as being placed at the top of Malaysian cinema collection charts at the weekend of 13–16 January 2011. [5] The film is still outperforming the national cinema chart in the second week (20-26 January 2011). [6]

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References

  1. ↑ TAYANGAN FILEM CEREKA TAHUN 2011, Finas.gov.my. Retrieved 18 January 2011.
  2. ↑ Khurafat - Perjanjian Syaitan Cinema.com.my. Retrieved 5 February 2011.
  3. ↑ Khurafat The Series Selebriti Online. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
  4. ↑ "Empat hari RM2.5 juta". Harian Metro. 18 January 2011. Retrieved 18 January 2011.
  5. ↑ "Green Hornet stings". Cinema Online. 17 January 2011. Retrieved 18 January 2011.
  6. ↑ Week of 20 January 2011-26 January 2011, CinemaOnline. Dicapai pada 2 Februari 2011.
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