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Indonesian horror where a grieving family faces supernatural terror after a mysterious housekeeper arrives.

SATAN'S SLAVE

1980 · 01:36:00 · NR · Horror · IMDB TMDB

After the death of his wife, a businessman and his two kids are plagued by visions of ghosts and demons, and soon, people around them start to die, which all started after the arrival of their new and mysterious housekeeper.

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No one does the undead houseguest trope quite like early-'80s Indonesia.

Programmer's Pick

Before The Conjuring put Southeast Asian horror on the global map, Satan's Slave was already summoning restless spirits and black magic on the Indonesian screen. With a grieving family, a sinister new housekeeper, and more funerals than family dinners, this cult classic offers a potent blend of supernatural chills and local folklore.

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Quick Answer

What is Satan's Slave about?

Satan's Slave is a 1980 Indonesian horror film directed by Sisworo Gautama Putra about a family haunted by ghosts and demons after the death of the mother and the arrival of a mysterious housekeeper.

Synopsis

Mawarti, the mother, who dies from mysterious illness, leaves behind Munarto (her husband, a businessman obsessed with his job), Tomi (her son, a quiet boy), Rita (her daughter, a party girl), and Mr. Karto (a sickly but religious servant). On the first night after Mawarti’s death, Tomi sees his dead mother but does not talk to her. The next day, he takes the advice of his friend and visits a fortune teller, who warns that his whole family is in great danger and may die, and advises him to fortify himself with black magic.

Details & Specs

Director: Sisworo Gautama Putra
Writers: Sisworo Gautama Putra, Imam Tantowi, Naryono Prayitno, Subagio S.
Release: 1980
Runtime: 1h 36m
Country: Indonesia
Language: Indonesian
Genres: Horror
Also Known As: Saatana kummardaja, Satan's Slave, Original title: Pengabdi Setan

Why Cult

Indonesian Horror Curiosity

Experience a unique take on ghostly terror rooted in Indonesian culture and folklore, rare for its era.

Black Magic Menace

Black magic and fortune tellers add an occult flavor as the family desperately tries to fend off evil forces.

Mysterious Housekeeper

The arrival of Darminah, the secretive housekeeper, triggers a string of supernatural events and deaths.

Zombie and Ghost Scares

Expect graveyard chills, undead wakes, and classic ghost sightings, all wrapped in a 1980s Asian horror vibe.

Themes & Keywords

Death Cigarette Smoking Nightmare Cemetery Zombie Party Two Word Title Funeral Maid Black Magic Religion Dead Mother Chandelier Undertaker Asian Horror Death By Motorcycle Accident

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Satan's Slave about? +

Satan's Slave is about a family haunted by ghosts and demons after the death of the mother and the arrival of a mysterious housekeeper.

When was Satan's Slave released? +

Satan's Slave was released in 1980.

Who directed Satan's Slave? +

Satan's Slave was directed by Sisworo Gautama Putra.

How long is Satan's Slave? +

Satan's Slave has a runtime of 96 minutes.

What genre is Satan's Slave? +

Satan's Slave is a horror film.