The Chanting (Original) Collection
3 movies · 2006–2008
"The Chanting (Original) Collection" is a three-part Indonesian horror film series released between 2006 and 2008. The collection centers on the Kuntilanak, a figure from Indonesian and Malay folklore. The films follow a narrative thread beginning with a student moving into a haunted boarding house, which triggers a series of unsettling events. Subsequent installments delve deeper into the mythology surrounding the Kuntilanak, exploring themes of psychological distress and spiritual conflict. The trilogy, directed by Rizal Mantovani, comprises three films with a total runtime of 285 minutes. The collection includes "The Chanting" (2006), "The Chanting 2" (2007), and "The Chanting 3" (2008). These films collectively explore the origins and potential destruction of the Kuntilanak's influence, with one film focusing on a rescue group's search for the source of its power in a remote forest. The collection has a combined IMDb rating of 5.5, 5.9, and 5.1 for the individual films. The total budget and revenue for the entire collection are not specified. The series spans three years of activity within the film industry.
