Mystics in Bali
| Mystics in Bali | |
|---|---|
 UK DVD cover | |
| Directed by | H. Tjut Djalil |
| Written by | Putra Mada, Jimmy Atmaja |
| Starring |
Ilona Agathe Bastian Yos Santo Sofia W.D. W.D.Mochtar |
Release dates | 1981 (Indonesia) |
Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Language | Indonesian |
Mystics in Bali is a 1981 Indonesian horror film directed by H. Tjut Djalil and based on the novel "Leák Ngakak" by Putra Mada. The original Indonesian title is "Mistik" or "Leyak", but the film is also known as "Leák" in some territories and "Balinese Mystic" in Australia.
Features
The film revolves around the Balinese mythology of the Leyak (Penanggalan) spirit and was originally banned in Indonesia. Nevertheless, unlicensed copies found their way onto VHS first locally and then internationally.
The film eventually gained cult status amongst horror fans worldwide, particularly after the proliferation of the internet where many reviews of it appeared prior to any DVD release.
The film received a DVD release by Mondo Macabro in 2003 but has since been deleted. Mondo Macabro released a new edition in 2007 that featured a new HD transfer from the original negative.
The film was featured on www.slatev.com as part of a video series about strange and weird cinema, where it was discussed along with the Shaw Brothers' Heaven & Hell and the Filipino film Killing Of Satan, under the title International Buffet (2008). It was also featured on Cinemassacre's Monster Madness (2010) and RedLetterMedia's Best of the Worst (2015).
See also
- 2007 film Leak