Rudy Salam
Rudy Salam, born in Indonesia, made his mark in cult cinema with his role in Ghost with Hole (1981). In this film, he embodies a character caught in a surreal narrative that blends horror and dark comedy, reflecting the vibrant yet unsettling tone of Indonesian exploitation cinema. Before this, Salam's diverse talents as a priest, actor, model, and singer contributed to his multifaceted persona, allowing him to navigate the complex themes present in the genre. His work in Ghost with Hole remains a significant contribution to the cult film landscape.
Ghost with Hole
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.
