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| Kuntilanak 2 | |
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| Directed by | Rizal Mantovani |
| Written by | Ve Handojo Rizal Mantovani |
| Produced by | Raam Punjabi |
| Starring | Julie Estelle Evan Sanders |
| Cinematography | Teguh Uche Santoso |
| Edited by | Adrian Nugraha |
| Music by | Andi Rianto |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Language | Indonesian |
Kuntilanak 2 (English title: The Chanting 2) [1] is a 2007 Indonesian horror film directed Rizal Mantovani and starring Julie Estelle and Evan Sanders. The film is a sequel to Kuntilanak (2006).
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The film was shot in an old building, in the Kota area, Central Jakarta. [3] The band Koil created the song "Semoga Kau Healed, part II" for the film. [4]
The film was initially scheduled to release during Eid and later July or August. [5] [6]
A critic from monstasefilm wrote that "This film is a good example of how a sequel can be produced so badly. The advantages of the first film such as the set and mood are no longer visible". [7]
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