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The Wailing of the Maghrib 2

Name: The Wailing of the Maghrib 2
Director: Sidharta Tata
Released: 2025
Duration: 107 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

2025

Director

Sidharta Tata

Runtime

107 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Wailing of the Maghrib 2 stands out as a localized folk horror film. By focusing on Indonesian mythology and the village of Giritirto, it effectively breaks away from Western-centric horror norms through authentic ethnic and regional specificity. However, the film operates within a conservative narrative structure. The conflict arises from breaking religious and communal norms, suggesting a story that reinforces traditionalist structures rather than subverting them. This reliance on established social and spiritual hierarchies limits its progressive impact. While the casting provides a strong sense of place, the film lacks diversity in terms of identity subversion. It functions as a culturally specific experience that prioritizes traditionalist paradigms over modern social deconstruction.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Wailing of the Maghrib 2 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The story revolves around traditional horror themes such as possession, which usually emphasize established social structures.

How does The Wailing of the Maghrib 2 portray gender?

Fair

Female characters are prominently featured, suggesting some female influence. However, the focus on football and a group of boys leans towards traditionally masculine themes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Wailing of the Maghrib 2?

Good

The film centers on an Indonesian village, offering detailed regional specificity. Using local folklore and an Indonesian cast provides meaningful Southeast Asian representation.

How does The Wailing of the Maghrib 2 represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story is deeply rooted in religious and community traditions. It emphasizes traditional authority and religious practices, reinforcing rather than challenging these spiritual boundaries.

Does The Wailing of the Maghrib 2 include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities mentioned in the available information.

Present on Screen

Strong regional and ethnic specificity through Indonesian folklore.
Meaningful Southeast Asian representation via a local ensemble cast.
Effective use of localized mythologies like Jin Ummu Sibyan.

Limited or Absent

Lack of representation for LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight narratives.
Narrative reliance on traditionalist religious and communal structures.
Potential gendered coding in settings like the football-centric plot.

Official Synopsis

Two decades after the terrifying events in Jatijajar, the evil spirit Jin Ummu Sibyan returns—this time in the village of Giritirto. After a heated argument following a football match, a group of kids unknowingly unleashes the ancient terror with a careless curse at dusk. Possession follows, and the nightmare begins again.

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