Born in Kisaran, North Sumatra in 1938, Sisworo Gautama Putra emerged as a pivotal figure in Indonesian cinema. He directed Satan's Slave (1980), a hallmark of horror that showcased his ability to blend supernatural elements with cultural themes. His earlier work includes Primitives (1978), which set the stage for his distinctive style. Throughout the 1970s and early 1990s, he crafted films that resonated with audiences, leaving a lasting impact on the genre, particularly with Ghost with Hole (1981), which further solidified his reputation as a master of horror.
Satan's Slave
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.
