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You Deserve To Die
Film You Deserve To Die is an Indonesian teen horror film released in 2022. The story centers on Rakka, an indigo teenager who has just moved to her hometown. There, he meets Dini, a beautiful ghost who has lost the memory of her identity. Rakka tries to help Dini remember her identity, while facing various mysterious and sinister events. The Film combines elements of horror with teen drama, including themes of friendship, love, and the search for identity, wrapped in a supernatural setting.
Compatibility with Children
The Film has an age rating of 13+ (teenagers) in Indonesia, which means it is aimed at teenagers and young adults. However, its suitability for children (under 13 years old) needs to be carefully considered:
- Horror Content: The Film contains creepy scenes such as ghost sightings and tense atmosphere that may be scary for children, especially those who are sensitive to things smelling supernatural.
- Themes and emotions: While there are relatable elements of friendship and self-discovery for teens, some parts of the story involve quite complex emotional conflicts, which may be difficult to understand or unsettling for young children.
- Mild Hardness: As a horror film, it is possible for scenes to feature mild tension or violence, although not as intense as adult horror films.
Conclusion: Film You Deserve To Die more suitable for teenagers (13 years and older) who are already familiar with the light horror genre and can enjoy stories with emotional elements. For children under that age, it is best avoided or accompanied by a parent, depending on their comfort level with horror content. If your child is easily frightened or has not yet been exposed to this genre, this film may be less suitable.
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Full Movie Synopsis You Deserve To Die (2022)
You Deserve To Die is an Indonesian horror film released on October 13, 2022, directed by Ginanti Rona and adapted from a South Korean film Mourning Grave (2014) karya Oh In-chul. With a script written by Alim Sudio and Jong-ho Lee, the film combines elements of supernatural horror, drama, romance, and social issues such as bullying (bullying). Starring Emir Mahira as Rakka and Zee JKT48 as Dini, the film became Zee JKT48's big screen debut and marked Emir Mahira's return to acting after the vacuum. Set in the beautiful but mystical Bogor region, the film presents an emotional and suspenseful story for a duration of 107 minutes.
Storyline
The Film focuses on Rakka (Emir Mahira), a teenager born as an indigo, possessing the unique ability to communicate with the spirits of the dead. However, this ability actually became a heavy burden for him. The spirits who come to him often ask for help to solve their unfinished business, such as taking revenge or unraveling the mystery of their death. Rakka even often helps the police uncover murder cases by finding the location of buried victims. Unfortunately, this ability makes him the target of bullying at his school in Jakarta, causing him to feel isolated and depressed.
Feeling exhausted by the bullying and social pressure, Rakka decides to move from Jakarta to Jonggol, Bogor, her hometown, to start a new life. There, he lives with his uncle, Ajat (Randhika Djamil), who also has similar indigo abilities. Ajat becomes a mentor for Rakka, helping to understand and manage her abilities. Rakka then continued her education at Sumpah Pemuda Jonggol high school, hoping to live a calmer life.
However, the peace that Rakka hoped for did not come. At his new school, he is faced with the terrifying terror of a vengeful masked evil spirit. This spirit causes some of Rakka's schoolmates to mysteriously disappear, creating an atmosphere of fear among students and teachers. Rakka, with her IndiGo abilities, begins to investigate the reason behind the appearance of this vengeful spirit, who seems to have motives related to bullying in the past.
In the midst of the terror, Rakka meets a beautiful ghost figure whom she calls Dini (Zee JKT48). Unlike the evil spirits, Dini is a gentle spirit but loses memories of her identity and past. Dini often accompanies Rakka, and their relationship develops into a sweet emotional bond, even leading to shades of cross-world romance. Rakka is determined to help Dini restore her memories, while trying to stop the increasingly brutal actions of evil spirits. In the process, Rakka reveals the dark secret behind the terror, which turns out to be related to the dark history of the school and the trauma of bullying experienced by one of the spirits.
The story gets complicated when Rakka discovers that the evil spirit has a double side. On the one hand, he is a cruel vengeful spirit, but on the other hand, he can turn into an early, good-natured figure and make Rakka fall in love. Rakka's inner conflict arises: she must stop the terror of the evil spirits without hurting Dini, who belongs to the same spirit. With Ajat's help and her own courage, Rakka struggles to uncover the truth, save her friends, and help Dini find peace.
Important themes and elements
You Deserve To Die not only does it present the tension typical of horror films, but it also delves into deep social issues, especially bullying in the school environment. The Film shows the psychological impact of bullying on its victims, both while alive and after becoming a spirit. In addition, the element of romance between Rakka and Dini adds an emotional layer, creating a heartwarming chemistry amid the gripping atmosphere. The film's visuals utilize the natural beauty of Bogor with lighting and colors that support an atmosphere of horror, while moderate violence scenes make it classified for audiences aged 13 and over by the Indonesian Film Censorship Board.
Main and supporting cast
- Emir Mahira as Rakka: the Indigo teenager at the center of the story, performing convincingly in an emotional and conflicted role.
- Zee JKT48 as Dini: a mysterious beautiful ghost, manages to steal the show in her acting debut.
- Randhika Djamil as Ajat: Rakka's uncle who is also indigo, provides emotional and spiritual support.
- Andrew Barrett as Dodit: one of Rakka's school friends.
- Farandika as Nino: another school friend.
- Gaby Warouw as Vanessa: a former member of JKT48 who helped enliven the story.
- Pemeran pendukung lainnya termasuk Angel Sianturi (Sonya), Chelcy Clarissa (Lisbeth), Kezia Caroline (Nara), Neysa Chandria (Erlin), Shatora Narajan (Romi), Iszur M. (Pak Dudung), Ariyo Wahab (Pak Didik), Jenny Zhang (Bu Tara), dan lainnya.
Production and reception
Diproduksi oleh Paragon Pictures dan Ideosource Entertainment, You Deserve To Die managed to attract the attention of viewers since the release of the trailer, with the hashtag #KalianPantasMati trending on Twitter on the first day of its broadcast. The Film was praised for its local adaptation relevant to Indonesian culture, the strong chemistry between Emir Mahira and Zee JKT48, as well as its strong portrayal of bullying issues. Zee JKT48 was even nominated for Best New Actress at the 2022 Maya Cup for her performance. However, some critics say that the characterization of the bully tends to be one-dimensional.
The Film is now available on Netflix, allowing viewers to enjoy the story of Rakka and Dini by subscribing to Mobile, Basic, Standard, or Premium packages. With a mix of horror, drama and romance, You Deserve To Die offering an emotional and gripping viewing experience, it also invites viewers to reflect on the impact of bullying and the importance of empathy.
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