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The Forbidden Door

Seen it?

2009 | 115 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It was critically acclaimed, despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Tailor-made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who enjoys a good scare. Best watched with the lights down and someone to grab. Liked Grindhouse? This is a good next one.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Tense from early on, at 1 hr 55 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated NC-17: expect violence.
  • It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Skip it if you scare easily or watch alone at night.

A successful sculptor's life is turned upside down when he starts to receive mysterious messages from someone asking for his help. As he digs deeper, he discovers a boy is being abused and has to choose between saving the boy or losing everything.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    Critically acclaimed

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    7 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 5K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joko Anwar

  • Fachry AlbarGambir
  • Marsha TimothyTalyda / Pusparanti
  • Ario BayuDandung / Asylum Attendant
  • Otto DjauhariRio / Asylum Cleaning Guy
  • Tio PakusadewoKoh Jimmy
  • Verdi SolaimanJohn Wongso
  • Henidar AmroeMenik Sasongko
  • Atiqah HasiholanClaudia
  • Rio DewantoMan at Church
  • Arswendy Bening SwaraAbortion Clinic Guy