Sumpahan Jerunei

Based on the true and ancient rituals of sacrifice from the 13th century in Borneo, Jerunei tells the story of Dr. Sani and a team that goes in search of his wife, who disappeared on an expedition to study a mysterious Jerunei (Burial Pole). Combing through the jungle for answers, each member of Dr. Sani’s team faces hallucinations, malevolent disturbances and transported to strange places. Things take a turn for the worse when one of them is taken over by dark forces from beyond the Jerunei.

3/10 stars review ratings🍄‍🟫 Fresh and Educational Theme: Unlike typical Malay horror films centered around predictable tropes (like generic pontianak or saka stories), Sumpahan Jerunei stands out by exploring the historical, ancient burial rituals and mysticism of the Melanau community in Sarawak. Critics appreciated this educational and cultural angle, noting it offers a deeper look into 13th-century heritage. Subpar CGI and VFX: The biggest complaint from netizen reviews targeted the computer-generated imagery (CGI), which many labeled as "hauk" (poor or unpolished).