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Haunted Restaurant
Hendri and Nurul are siblings who reluctantly return to their hometown after years of avoiding it due to painful childhood memories. Their father, Mardi, is in critical condition and soon passes away. Struggling with financial difficulties, they work hard to revive their late father's legendary restaurant business, despite opposition from their extended family. However, as they push forward, a series of terrifying pocong hauntings threaten their lives, leading them to uncover dark secrets about their family's past.
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Hendri and Nurul are siblings who reluctantly return to their hometown after years of avoiding it due to painful childhood memories. Their father, Mardi, is in critical condition and soon passes away. Struggling with financial difficulties, they work hard to revive their late father's legendary restaurant business, despite opposition from their extended family. However, as they push forward, a series of terrifying pocong hauntings threaten their lives, leading them to uncover dark secrets about their family's past.
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Genre:Horror, Thriller
Written By:Vidya Talisa
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Runtime:99 minutes
Studio:Virgo Putra Film, RUMPI Entertainment
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