| Year | Outlet | Summary | |------|--------|---------| | 1988 | Kompas (film supplement) | Praised the film for “capturing the anxieties of a changing Indonesia,” noting the strong central performance by Rina Hartono. | | 1990 | Film Indonesia (magazine) | Criticized the predictability of the horror formula but lauded the cultural authenticity of the rituals depicted. | | 2005 | Retrospective DVD release (PT. Bintang Timur) | Gained a cult following among horror aficionados for its “raw, unpolished charm” and “genuine folk horror atmosphere.” | | 2020 | Online forums (e.g., Kaskus, Reddit r/IndonesianCinema) | Frequently cited as a “must‑watch” for fans of classic Indonesian horror, especially because of its accessible VCD/DVD distribution and later (though illegal) streaming on sites like LK21. |