Blood Curse (miniseries) explained

Blood Curse (id|'''Teluh Darah''') is a 2023 Indonesian horror miniseries that premiered on Disney+ Hotstar on 25 February 2023. The series was created, directed and co-written by Kimo Stamboel and stars Mikha Tambayong and Deva Mahenra.

The series had its world premiere at the 27th Busan International Film Festival during the On Screen section.

Premise

Wulan (Mikha Tambayong), a rational woman dismissive of the occult, faces a horrifying reality when her family is attacked by black magic. Driven to protect them, she delves into her family's past alongside Esa (Deva Mahenra), another victim of supernatural forces, as their intertwined destinies lead them to confront the shocking secrets fueling the escalating terror.^[1]

Cast

Main

• Mikha Tambayong as Wulan Kusumawijaya
• Deva Mahenra as Esa Prasetyo
• Justin Adiwinata as Wisnu Kusumawijaya
• Hingka Moedra as Harun / Manto
• Lukman Sardi as Ahmad Kusumawijaya
• Willem Bevers as Bondan Prasetyo

Recurring

• Imelda Therinne as Astuti
• Elly D. Luthan as Mbah Tien
• Bizael Tanasale as Reno
• Ence Bagus as Asep
• Mike Lucock as Otto
• Dayu Wijanto as Liliana
• Otig Pakis as Harna
• Ruth Marini as Rima
• Shenina Cinnamon as Atika Ayu Winarsih
• Kiki Narendra as Muhammad Ridho

Production

In December 2022, Blood Curse was announced as one of the projects presented during Disney's APAC Content Showcase.^[2]

Release

Blood Curse had its world premiere during the On Screen section at the 27th Busan International Film Festival.^[3] It was announced that it would premiere on Disney+ Hotstar on 25 February 2023 with new episodes released weekly.^[4]

In the United States, the series was distributed through Hulu, releasing it on 7 June 2023.^[5]

Accolades

Blood Curse won Series of the Year at the 2023 Jakarta Film Week.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sinopsis Teluh Darah, Teror Ilmu Hitam Ancam Keluarga Mapan. Synopsis of Blood Curse, terrors of black magic threatens prosperous family. CNN Indonesia. 25 February 2023. 24 February 2024. 6 June 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230606211601/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/hiburan/20230224152436-220-917494/sinopsis-teluh-darah-teror-ilmu-hitam-ancam-keluarga-mapan. live.
2. Web site: Disney's APAC Content Showcase Highlights the Best of Asian Entertainment in 2023. IGN. 2 December 2022. 24 February 2024. Dale. Bashir. 7 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162438/https://sea.ign.com/disney/192960/news/disneys-apac-content-showcase-highlights-the-best-of-asian-entertainment-in-2023. live.
3. Web site: Miike Takashi's Korean 'Connect,' Kimo Stamboel's 'Blood Curse' Disney-Backed Series Set Busan Festival Debuts. Variety. 7 September 2022. 24 February 2024. Patrick. Frater. 8 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220908031507/https://variety.com/2022/global/asia/disney-series-busan-festival-miike-takashi-kimo-stamboel-1235362762/. live.
4. Web site: "Teluh Darah" akan tayang di Disney+ Hotstar pada 25 Februari. Blood Curse will premiere on Disney+ Hotstar on 25 February. Antara. 26 January 2023. 24 February 2024. Lifia Mawaddah. Putri. Maria Rosari Dwi. Putri. 24 February 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240224101415/https://www.antaranews.com/berita/3366345/teluh-darah-akan-tayang-di-disney-hotstar-pada-25-februari. live.
5. Web site: 2023 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming. Deadline Hollywood. 1 January 2024. 24 February 2024. Erik. Pedersen. 28 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230728162243/https://deadline.com/feature/2023-tv-premiere-dates-streaming-cable-broadcast-new-series-returning-series-1235138890/. live.
6. Web site: Daftar Lengkap Pemenang Jakarta Film Week 2023. Full list of 2023 Jakarta Film Week winners. Hypeabis. 30 October 2023. 24 February 2024. Chelsea. Venda. 22 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231122112210/https://hypeabis.id/read/29948/daftar-lengkap-pemenang-jakarta-film-week-2023. live.