Macabre

Macabre

Year: 2009

Runtime: 95 mins

Language: Indonesian

Directors: Timo Tjahjanto, Kimo Stamboel

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Horror has a mother. Six friends are captured and tortured by a murderous family after giving a ride home to a desperate stranger.

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Timeline & Setting – Macabre (2009)

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Time period

Present day

The events occur in the contemporary era, with modern cars and everyday street scenes. A routine journey for a new job leads the group to an isolated residence, where ancient horrors erupt. The contrast between present-day life and a timeless, secretive cannibal tradition heightens the tension throughout the night.

Location

Sydney, remote countryside house

The story begins with a road trip toward Sydney and unfolds mostly around a remote house in the countryside. The main settings are the desolate road, a forest surrounding the house, and a claustrophobic interior where the family hides a dark secret. The house itself feels old and unnerving, reinforcing the sense of danger lurking behind ordinary domestic life.

🌆 Sydney 🏞️ Rural hideout 🚗 Road trip

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Main Characters – Macabre (2009)

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Ladya (Julie Estelle)

Adjie's sister who blames him for their parents' deaths. She is cautious at first but becomes resourceful and fiercely protective, playing a key role in resisting the cannibals. Her resilience and quick thinking help her navigate danger and ultimately safeguard her nephew.

👪 Family ⚔️ Conflict 🏃‍♀️ Survivor

Dara (Shareefa Daanish)

The matriarch of the cannibal family, charming on the surface yet deadly underneath. She drugs Astrid, manipulates the group, and reveals the motive behind the slaughter—immortality through ritual cannibalism. Her冷 demeanor and leadership drive the night’s carnage.

👩‍👧‍👦 Family 🔪 Violence 🧠 Manipulation

Adjie (Ario Bayu)

Astrid’s husband and Ladya’s brother-in-law. He is protective and determined to help his wife and friends escape. He fights alongside Astrid, shares in the trauma, and ultimately dies after a brutal confrontation with Dara’s forces.

👫 Family 💪 Courage 🕊️ Sacrifice

Astrid (Sigi Wimala)

Pregnant and initially drawn into the danger, she demonstrates resilience and a longing to protect her unborn child. She fights to survive, makes a desperate bid to escape, and meets a tragic end at the hands of Dara and the chaos.

🤰 Pregnancy 🧭 Determination 🗡️ Violence

Maya (Imelda Therinne)

A mysterious woman involved with the family’s web of secrets. She interacts with the group during the night and becomes one of the targets of the family’s violent agenda. Her fate turns on the brutal events unfolding inside the house.

👁️ Mystery 🗡️ Violence 🧩 Secrets

Adam (Arifin Putra)

The eldest son who is gruff and silent, capable of sudden brutality. He brutalizes Alam during the escalation and participates in the cannibal family’s dark activities. He is eventually killed amid the climactic struggle.

🧔 Power 🔪 Violence 🧨 Ferocity

Arman (Ruly Lubis)

A volatile member of the cannibal family who delights in inflicting harm, slaughtering Alam with a chainsaw and participating in the assault on the police. His brutal actions culminate in a final physical confrontation.

👁️‍🗨️ Ruthlessness 🗡️ Violence 🧨 Aggression

Eko (Dendy Subangil)

A friend within the group who fights for survival and plays a crucial role in subduing members of the house crew. He engages in the last-ditch efforts to escape and protect others, ultimately meeting a violent fate in the chaos.

🧭 Ally ⚔️ Combat 🪓 Survival

Jimi (Daniel Mananta)

A member of the group who accompanies the caravan and endures the night’s terrors. He shares in the group’s peril and becomes one of the casualties as the house descends into chaos.

👥 Friend 🗡️ Violence 🕯️ Fear

Alam (Mike Lucock)

A friend who is seduced by Maya but rejected; he is slashed by Maya in a flash of violence, and his death foreshadows the brutal turn the night takes for everyone involved.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Bond ⚔️ Conflict 🩸 Fatality

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Major Themes – Macabre (2009)

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🧭 Survival

The group faces a brutal, relentless fight for survival as they navigate traps, ambushes, and a hostile household. Each character must make quick, dangerous decisions to outwit the attackers and protect their own lives. The film builds tension through narrow escapes, improvised defenses, and the constant threat of death.

🔍 Family secrets

A hidden lineage and a long-running secret society drive the antagonists, revealing how generations of violence have shaped the present danger. Personal grudges and family ties push characters toward or away from confrontation. The motif of bloodline and inheritance threads through betrayals, confrontations, and the resolve to break the cycle.

💀 Violence & horror

Graphic violence anchors the film’s horror, presenting brutal confrontations, dismemberment, and a ritualistic menace. The atmosphere relies on a mix of suspense, gore, and shock moments to keep the audience unsettled. The carnivorous plot elements intensify the sense of danger at every turn.

Last Updated: October 05, 2025 at 08:29

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