10 Best Indonesian Horror Movies on Netflix (July 2025) That Will Haunt Your Watchlist

Horror has always been a popular genre in movies, from old classics like Nosferatu and Frankenstein, which shows clear supernatural evil, to newer films like Saw that explore the dark side of the human mind. Indonesia has also added its own unique style to horror films, using bold storytelling and the rich folklore. These movies often feature scary spirits, dark rituals, and supernatural forces. Indonesian horror mixes were old horror ideas with modern themes, creating truly with chilling stories. These films have gained a strong fan base and are especially popular on streaming platforms like Netflix.

Sabrina (2018)

Directed by Rocky Soraya, it is a horror film about a haunted doll that brings terror to a family. The story follows with a young girl named Vanya (played by Richelle Georgette Skornicki) who moves in with her uncle Aiden (Christian Sugiono) and Aunt Maira (Luna Maya) after her mother’s death. Aiden works at a toy factory and gives Vanya a custom version of a popular doll called Sabrina.

Trinil: Kembalikan Tubuhku (2024)

Trinil: Kembalikan Tubuhku, directed by Hanung Bramantyo, it is a horror-thriller about a newlywed couple, Rara (Carmela van der Kruk) and Sutan (Rangga Nattra). After their wedding, they move into Rara’s old family home on a tea plantation. Strange things soon begin to happen and like their problems with the water and electricity. Worried about Rara, Sutan brings in an exorcist to help.

Qorin (2022)

Directed by Ginanti Rona, Qorin tells the story of Zahra (Zulfa Maharani), a top student in her final year of his school. She always listens to her teacher, Ustad Jaelani in hopes of getting good grades. Zahra is asked to take care of a troublesome with the new student named Yolanda (Aghniny Haque) and to lead a traditional ritual called “Qorin” with the other girls. After doing both tasks, Zahra starts to notice strange things happening.

 Wanita Ahli Neraka (2024)

‘Wanita Ahli Neraka’ is about Farah a young girl who marries with a prospective regent in her area. She hopes to spend with her days in a worship so that she will be welcomed into heaven when the time comes. However, under the veil of a blissful marriage, the husband Wahab (Oka Antara) hides a dark secret.

The 3rd Eye (2017)

Directed by Rocky Soraya, the 3rd Eye is about a girl named Abel who can see ghosts in her house. However, no one believes her and not even her older sister, Alia or their parents. Years later, after their parents pass away, the two sisters move back into their old home. Abel still sees spirits, and this time, Alia decides to investigate. They discover that Abel’s “third eye” is open, allowing her to see the spirit world.

 Susuk (2023)

Originally titled Susuk: Kutukan Kecantikan, Susuk is a horror film by Ginanti Rona that follows Laras a sex worker who wants to fix with her broken relationship with her younger sister, Ayu Hoping to change her life, Laras uses a magical charm is called a “susuk,” but it backfires and curses her, leaving her close to death. To save her, Ayu and her friend Arman (Jourdy Pranata) travel to their ancestral village. But instead of finding help, they uncover even greater in horrors among the villagers.

Primbon (2023)

Directed by Rudy Soedjarwo, Primbon is a psychological horror film about a young woman named Rana who goes missing while hiking in the forest with her friend Janu. After seven days of searching with no results, Rana suddenly returns home with just as her family is getting ready to hold her funeral.

Kuyang (2024)

Directed by Yongki Ongestu, Kuyang tells the story of Bimo (Dimas Aditya), a man struggling with the money who takes a teaching job in a remote village. He moves there with his pregnant wife, Sriatun. Life in the village was already tough for them, but things get worse when strange and frightening events begin to happen.

Curse of the Seven Seas (2024)

Curse of the Seven Seas, directed by Tommy Dewo, takes place in the city of Semarang, Java. The story follows a family that runs a grocery store and suddenly falls seriously ill due to black magic. Ardi (Ari Irham), a young man in the family, has a special gift so he can see into the supernatural world.

 Indigo (2023)

Directed by Rocky Soraya, Indigo is about two sisters, Zora (Amanda Manopo) and Ninda (Nicole Rossi), who are known as “indigo”with people who can see into the spirit world. Zora’s ability was shut down when she was a child, but Ninda’s powers stayed with her. When a mysterious and invisible figure begins to the threaten Ninda, Zora is forced to reopen her abilities to protect her sister.

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