Low budgets and cheesy special effects also add to the charm. 'Her head then flies around to find newborn babies to eat.' In one scene, the woman's head is leaving her body through her neck and audience can see clearly her intestines,' Ekky said. 'The main female character, who is a foreigner, is learning the Bali mystical black magic called 'leak'.
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They had never seen a character who could grow his arm back after it was cut off in any other movie before.'Īnother iconic scene was featured in Leak, said Ekky. 'They were particularly in awe with Jaka Sembung, who they identified as a super hero. Mondo Macabro, a UK-based DVD distributor specializing in cult movies, has repackaged many of the New Order genre pictures, restoring prints and providing fans with rare extras on DVDs, such as behind-the-scenes documentaries on designing monsters or an interview with action icon Barry Prima (best known for his role in Jaka Sembung, which is also screening at Kineforum).Įkky said that foreigners were bemused and in awe whenever they watched Indonesian B-movies. 'If no stuntman ever died making one of his movies,' said one fan online, 'it wasn't for a lack of trying.' 'Foreigners who enjoy these movies call this genre 'crazy Indonesia',' Ekky said.įor example, B-movie fans overseas idolize Indonesian B-movie directors such as Arizal, who died at 71 on May 18.Īrizal, who directed everything from warkop comedies to sinetron, was famous for outrageous action sequences in films such as Lethal Hunter and Stabilizer.
'Despite this lack of acknowledgement from the government, the movies were a massive hit at film festivals ' including the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.' 'These movies, which often contain fantasies and massive exploitation of violence and sexuality, were not considered by the New Order regime as a work that represented Indonesia,' Ekky said.
Some DVD stores in New York had dedicated sections for Indonesian exploitation films, due to their status as cult films ' mixing genres in surprising way, such as in Lady Terminator, which blends action movies, police procedurals and sexy horror ('First she mates, then she terminates' according to the English-language poster.)Īll of the movies to be screened at the Kineforum were produced during the New Order ' which may be why the films have not been recognized locally, despite their warm reception overseas, according to Ekky. These Indonesian B-movies, which are often overlooked, have actually become cult and managed to gain significant followers and fans abroad.'Įkky said that Indonesian B-movie market was particularly significant in Western Europe and in North America. 'I found out that these movies actually had a significant niche market abroad. 'I accidentally stumbled on this type of movie when I was doing research in the Netherlands in 2007,' Ekky said. The Kineforum will hold more screenings and a discussion about the genre on Saturday with film critic Ekky Imanjaya, who curated the series.Įkky said that the event was aimed at educating people on the importance of exploitation movies for society and their surprising fan base around the world. While the event kicked off on Friday with Segitiga Emas (Stabilizer), Leak (Mystics in Bali) and Pembalasan Ratu Laut Selatan (Lady Terminator), those who missed the classic exploitation films can catch additional screenings next weekend. Those who love classic Indonesian B-movies are in for a treat: The Kineforum is presenting two weekends of screenings and discussions about some of the most sensational films ever made in the archipelago. The film is fully remastered and completely uncut.Embrace the 'katrok': Ekky wants viewers to accept films, such as Queen of the South Seas (seen here), in all their schlocky glory. This is the first official DVD release anywhere in the world. Packed with jaw dropping action scenes and astonishing special effects, THE WARRIOR is the ultimate cult classic. In desperation, the invaders resurrect an evil wizard and set him against Jaka Sembung in a fierce fight to the death. But he returns, even more powerful than before. As a figurehead for his country's rebellion against oppressive invaders, Jaka is captured, tortured and left for dead. He plays Jaka Sembung, a kind of Robin Hood figure who possesses mystical powers. This outrageously entertaining fantasy flick stars 1980s action hero Barry Prima. Mochtar, Dana Christinaĩ4 minutes, color, widescreen (2.35:1) - 16x9)
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