
Makmum
2019

2018
Director
Hadrah Daeng Ratu
Runtime
83 minutes
Average Rating
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Mila is a nurse, could not refuse when assigned to take care for Sulastri at her house. When she arrives at Sulastri's house, it turns out that Sulastri has died.
Overall Score
Fair
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks any visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives addressing non-cisnormative identities. The story focuses on a singular professional interaction, suggesting a traditional character structure.
Gender Representation
Mila, the female protagonist, provides a sense of agency through her professional role as a nurse. However, it remains unclear if the film subverts or reinforces conventional caregiving roles.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
As an Indonesian production, the film offers a non-Western setting and cast. While this provides a baseline of ethnic representation, the depth of intersectional complexity is unverified.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The premise engages with local spiritual frameworks and traditional customs. It appears to operate within standard regional horror conventions rather than offering postmodern deconstructions.
Disability Representation
There is no evidence regarding the portrayal of visible or invisible disabilities. The medical context of the protagonist does not necessarily translate to meaningful disability representation.
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Areas for Improvement
AI Analysis
Jaga Pocong functions primarily as a regional horror piece rooted in Indonesian folklore. It succeeds in providing a non-Western perspective through its setting and cultural framework, offering a baseline of ethnic representation that differs from mainstream Hollywood tropes. However, the film lacks depth in intersectional storytelling. The narrative architecture relies on conventional genre tropes, focusing on a professional interaction between a nurse and a deceased patient without exploring broader social identities. Ultimately, while the female-led premise provides some agency, the film does not demonstrate a commitment to subverting traditional hierarchies or representing marginalized groups beyond its regional origin.

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