What would you do if someone offered you a job paying 50 million rupiah a month… but it came with a terrifying catch?
That’s exactly the premise of Warung Pocong, the latest Indonesian horror-comedy film produced by Entelekey Media Indonesia and Tiger Pictures, set to hit cinemas nationwide on April 9, 2026.
Blending humor, horror, and painfully relatable life struggles, Warung Pocong is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about local films this year.
🎬 Synopsis
Three Jakarta youths, Kartono (Fajar Nugra), Agus (Sadana Agung), and Makmur (Randhika Djamil)—are trapped in financial from debt to fraud schemes.
When an old man named Kusno (Whani Dharmawan) offers them a job guarding a shop with an unbelievable salary, they accept without hesitation.
But upon arriving in the remote village of Lali Jiwo, they begin experiencing terrifying supernatural disturbances… led by the haunting presence of a pocong.
Their shortcut to success quickly becomes a nightmare they may not escape.
Easy Money? Think Again.
The story follows three young men Kartono, Agus, and Makmur, played by Fajar Nugra, Sadana Agung, and Randhika Djamil.
All three are drowning in financial مشاكل—from debt and scams to failed investments. Just when things couldn’t get worse, a mysterious old man offers them a job:
👉 Guard a small roadside shop
👉 Remote village
👉 Salary: 50 million rupiah per month
Sounds too good to be true? Yeah… it is.
Welcome to Lali Jiwo… Where Terror Begins
The trio is taken to a remote village called Lali Jiwo, where things quickly spiral out of control.
Strange occurrences begin to haunt them.
Unexplainable events.
And then… the ultimate terror:
A pocong.
What started as a desperate attempt to fix their lives turns into a full-blown supernatural nightmare.
Horror + Comedy = Relatable Chaos
Directed by Bendolt, Warung Pocong isn’t just about jump scares—it’s about real life.
“We wanted to create a film that’s not only scary but also entertaining. The story is very close to everyday life, especially the economic struggles young people face—but presented in a fun way,” Bendolt shared.
This film hits differently because it reflects something many people understand:
👉 Being broke
👉 Making risky decisions
👉 Hoping for a shortcut… and paying the price
🎭 A Cast That Brings the Chaos to Life
Beyond the main trio, the film also stars:
- Shareefa Daanish
- Teuku Rifnu Wikana
- Arla Ailani
- Kiki Narendra
- Whani Dharmawan
According to Fajar Nugra:
“What makes Warung Pocong interesting is how close the story feels to real life. A lot of what happens in the film reflects what people are going through today—but in a light and entertaining way.”
Sadana Agung adds:
“The balance between horror and comedy is what makes this film special. You’ll feel scared—but you’ll also laugh.”
Warung Pocong isn’t just another horror movie—it taps into a universal fear:
Making the wrong decision when you’re desperate.
With a mix of:
- Supernatural terror 👻
- Dark humor 😂
- Real-life struggles 💸
…it delivers a story that feels both entertaining and uncomfortably real.
