One of the most common critiques of the countless horror movies out there is that they rely too much on jump scares, essentially neglecting any other kind of filmic aspect. In the case of Indonesia however, a country whose production is dominated by titles of the category (60 out of the 204 for 2024) the filmmakers seem to wear this criticism with pride, essentially indulging in it as much as possible. “The Queen of Witchcraft” is definitely one of those films.

The Queen of Witchcraft is screening at Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival

Mirah, a rather beautiful woman, is about to get married to the man she loves, but during the makeup process, something unusual seems to take place, as terrifying visions begin to plunge both her and the people around her. A bit later on, her husband is found dead under mysterious circumstances, with Mirah soon becoming a pariah, as her mother-in-law in...