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Lukman Sardi: 'Kuasa Gelap: Perjanjian Darah' is Darker and More Gripping

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor Lukman Sardi reprises his role as Romo Rendra in the upcoming horror film "Kuasa Gelap: Perjanjian Darah."
  • The sequel features a more complex plot and darker tone, with exorcism scenes comprising over 50% of the film.
  • The movie draws inspiration from real Indonesian cases, incorporating elements of ancient demonic entities and the protagonist's backstory.

Actor Lukman Sardi returns as Romo Rendra in "Kuasa Gelap: Perjanjian Darah," the sequel to the 2024 horror film "Kuasa Gelap." Sardi described the new installment as significantly darker and more complex than its predecessor. The proportion of exorcism scenes has increased from 40% in the first film to over 50% in the sequel, intensifying the horror elements.

"Kuasa Gelap: Perjanjian Darah" introduces a more formidable antagonist, the ancient demon Rephaim, which originates from a blood pact and practices of wealth-seeking rituals. Sardi explained that Rephaim is mentioned in the Bible as an entity predating the New Testament era.

Beyond the supernatural conflicts, the film delves deeper into Romo Rendra's personal history, exploring the reasons behind his choice to become an exorcist priest. Sardi noted that the narrative is inspired by actual events that occurred in Indonesia. Producer and writer Robert Ronny adapted these real cases, adding cinematic elements for the film's storyline.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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