This paper explores the 2018 Indonesian horror film Kafir: Bersekutu dengan Setan (transl. Infidel: Allied with Satan ), directed by Azhar Kinoi Lubis. While the film gained significant traction among audiences through unofficial streaming platforms often labeled with the "IndoXXI" brand, this paper focuses on the cinematic content rather than the method of distribution. By applying a horror genre framework, this study analyzes the film’s use of religious elements—specifically the concept of kekafiran (infidelity) and shirk (associating partners with God)—as primary sources of fear. Furthermore, it examines the narrative structure, character tropes, and the sociocultural implications of Indonesian horror cinema.
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The story revolves around a happy family whose lives are turned upside down during a seemingly normal dinner. The father, Bapak (played by Teddy Syah), suddenly collapses and dies in a gruesome manner—regurgitating glass shards.
stands as a prime example of the "new wave" of Indonesian horror that prioritizes atmosphere and character-driven drama over simple jump-scares. Directed by Azhar Kinoi Lubis and written by Rafki Hidayat and Upi Avianto, the film successfully reboots the 2002 classic