Drama Cult Classic

Indonesian folklore gets bloody as a vengeful spirit with an open wound haunts her tormentors.

GHOST WITH HOLE

1981 · 01:42:00 · NR · Drama / Fantasy / Horror · IMDB TMDB

An honest woman falls for a model agency scam, and is then brutally murdered by mindless thugs. She rises from the crypt as a Sundel Bolong (a mythological Indonesian revenge ghost) to exact vengeance in very gruesome and interesting ways

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From the vault: Sundel Bolong may haunt your nightmares—and your next trip to Indonesia.

Programmer's Pick

Ghost with Hole dives headfirst into the gory world of Indonesian supernatural horror, turning local folklore into a grisly revenge tale. The film pulls no punches with its depiction of the Sundel Bolong—think ghostly retribution with a disturbingly memorable physical twist. Suzzanna’s performance as both victim and spirit brings tragic gravitas and eerie menace to the role.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Quick Answer

What is Ghost with Hole about?

Ghost with Hole is a 1981 Indonesian drama, fantasy, and horror film directed by Sisworo Gautama Putra about a murdered woman who returns as a Sundel Bolong, a vengeful ghost with a hole in her back, to exact retribution on her attackers.

Synopsis

A newly-married woman and former prostitute whose husband, a ship's captain, has gone to sea, is pressured into returning to her old profession. When she refuses, she is violently gang-raped and left pregnant and despondent. She kills herself while attempting to abort the fetus but returns as a vengeful Sundel Bolong, a ghost with a putrid, rotting hole in her back. When the rapists and conspirers start turning up dead, her husband and the police try to put a stop to the violence, once and for all.

Details & Specs

Director: Sisworo Gautama Putra
Writer: Darto Joned
Release: 1981
Runtime: 1h 42m
Country: Indonesia
Language: Indonesian
Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Also Known As: Ghost with Hole, Devil Woman, Sundel bolong, Sundelbolong, Sundel Bolong, Original title: Sundelbolong

Why Cult

Sundel Bolong Myth

Experience a chilling take on the infamous Indonesian ghost legend—complete with the unsettling hole in her back.

Gruesome Revenge

The film delivers creative, grisly punishments as the wronged woman returns from the grave to hunt her attackers.

Indonesian Horror Gem

A rarely-seen slice of 1980s Indonesian horror cinema, blending drama and supernatural terror in equal measure.

Suzzanna in the Spotlight

Suzzanna commands the screen as both tragic victim and fearsome ghost, cementing her status as a cult horror icon.

Themes & Keywords

Revenge Prostitute 1980s School Sundel Bolong Slasher Horror Supernatural Horror

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghost with Hole about? +

Ghost with Hole tells the story of a woman who, after being murdered, returns as a Sundel Bolong—an avenging spirit with a hole in her back—to seek vengeance on those who wronged her.

When was Ghost with Hole released? +

Ghost with Hole was released in 1981.

Who directed Ghost with Hole? +

Ghost with Hole was directed by Sisworo Gautama Putra.

How long is Ghost with Hole? +

Ghost with Hole has a runtime of 102 minutes.

What genre is Ghost with Hole? +

Ghost with Hole is a drama, fantasy, and horror film.

Where can I watch Ghost with Hole? +

Ghost with Hole is available to watch on SassyFlix.