The Hole, 309 Days to the Bloodiest Tragedy

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The Hole, 309 Days to the Bloodiest Tragedy
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Indonesian Bolong, 309 hari sebelum tragedi berdarah
Directed by Hanung Bramantyo
Written byHanung Bramantyo
Produced byShierly Kosasih
Starring
  • Baskara Mahendra
  • Carissa Perusset
  • Khiva Iskak
  • Anya Zen
CinematographySuadi Utama
Edited byHaris F Syah
Music byHariopati Rinanto
Production
company
Adhya Pictures
Distributed byEST N8
Release date
  • February 2026 (2026-02)(IFFR)
Running time
113 minutes
CountryIndonesia
LanguageIndonesian

The Hole, 309 Days to the Bloodiest Tragedy (Indonesian : Bolong, 309 hari sebelum tragedi berdarah) is an upcoming Horror thriller film written and directed by Hanung Bramantyo. The film set in 1960s Indonesia, centers on the village of Lubang Buaya, where a series of unexplained murders occur on the 30th of each month. Victims are found with holes and strange messages written on their faces. [1]

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The film is inspired by the theories surrounding 30 September Movement of 1965 events at Lubang Buaya, where six army generals were assassinated during a failed military coup. It blends historical references with elements of folklore and the supernatural. [2] It will have its world premiere in the Harbour section at the 55th International Film Festival Rotterdam in February 2026. [3]

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Production

In November 2024 the international finance, production and sales company EST N8 handled the sales of the film at American Film Market after acquiring the world rights. [4]

The film directed by Hanung Bramantyo starring Baskara Mahendra with Carissa Perusset is produced by Adhya Pictures. The film blends the detective thrills of 1995 American crime thriller film Se7en with the horror of 2016 South Korean horror film The Wailing , and 1998 Japanese horror film Ringu . [4]

Release

The Hole, 309 Days to the Bloodiest Tragedy will have its world premiere at the 55th International Film Festival Rotterdam in February 2026, in Harbour section. [5]

References

  1. Salsabilla, Isaura (31 October 2025). "Hanung Bramantyo's "Bolong: 309 Days Before the Bloody Tragedy" is heading to the 2026 International Film Festival Rotterdam". Layar.id. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  2. "The Hole, 309 Days to the Bloodiest Tragedy". International Film Festival Rotterdam . 23 October 2025. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
  3. Leo Barraclough (23 October 2025). "Rotterdam Festival Unveils Nine World Premieres Across Bright Future, Harbour Strands". Variety . Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  4. 1 2 "EST N8 in talks with AFM buyers on Indonesian horror thriller 'The Hole' (exclusive)". ScreenDaily . 7 November 2024. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
  5. Jaya, Arman (30 October 2025). "Bolong: 309 Hari Sebelum Tragedi Berdarah", Film Terbaru dari Hanung Bramantyo World Premiere di International Film Festival Rotterdam 2026" ["Bolong: 309 Days Before the Bloody Tragedy", Hanung Bramantyo's Latest Film World Premiere at the 2026 International Film Festival Rotterdam]. Planet Berita (in Indonesian). Retrieved 3 November 2025.