Original Indonesian title GERBANG NERAKA [Gates of Hell]
director: Rizal Mantovani
starring: Julie Estelle · Reza Rahadian · Dwi Sasono · Ray Sahetapy
· Lukman Sardi
This
is an epic film from Indonesia, mixing action/adventure with horror and
a deadly monster. The story begins with the discovery of a mammoth structure
- the oldest pyramid in the world - 'hiding-in-plain-site' inside the
mountains of West Java, Indonesia. The government then appoints archaeologist
Arni Kumalasari (Julie Estelle), to head the investigation team. Unfortunately,
after the research starts, a series of brutal deaths disrupt the mission.
At first, Arni staunchly refuses to believe the tragedies could be related
to the occult world. But then when it become obvious that a mythical creature
is guarding the pyramid, she begins to look for assistance from people
who have a grasp of the supernatural.
Three
of that country's best actors join forces to make this a major cinematic
event with director Rizal Mantovani riding helm. He had worked with Julie
Estelle previously (she starred in his horror trilogy THE
CHANTING, CHANTING
2 and CHANTING
3). Rizal
Mantovani (WATERFALL
OF PENGANTIN, the WATERFALL
sequel, VIRGIN
BEACH CREATURE, et al) continues to make the best horror
films in Indonesia.
An
Indonesian film
with English subtitles, 113 min,
widescreen, encoded for ALL REGION, playable on any American DVD machine.
Extras include original theatrical trailer.
