Showing in All Indonesian Cinemas on Eid Al-Fitr 2025
“Pabrik Gula,” MD Pictures’ latest horror film is ready to terrorize cinemas in Indonesia during Eid 2025. The screening of the film, which is predicted to continue the glory of “Curse of The Dancing Village,” is also very special, because “Pabrik Gula” will be divided into two screening hours, namely Red Hour and Yellow Hour.
In the press conference for the release of the Official Poster and Trailer 2 of the “Pabrik Gula” film, there was the title “Pabrik Gula Uncut” and photos of each character on the latest poster.
MD Entertainment CEO Manoj Punjabi explained that there will be two versions of “Pabrik Gula” screening in cinemas, namely Yellow Hour and Red Hour. The first has a rating of 17+, while the latter is specifically for 21+.
Meanwhile, “Pabrik Gula Uncut” is included in the Red Hour category with an additional duration of about one minute compared to the other version.
“These two films are still “Pabrik Gula,” but there are certain elements, the storytelling is clearer, more precise, and more complete,” said Manoj. “Our strategy is that Red Hour of “Pabrik Gula Uncut” will air the evening show, Red Hour at 8 pm in several cinemas, meanwhile Yellow Hour is more free.”
“Pabrik Gula” is directed by renowned director Awi Suryadi with a line-up of talented stars such as Arbani Yasiz, Ersya Aurelia, Erika Carlina, Bukie B. Mansyur, and Wavi Zihan. The 2025 Eid holiday moment will be even more complete because “Pabrik Gula” is present in all cinemas in Indonesia, both in the regular version, IMAX, and 4DX.
In addition, producer Manoj Punjabi proudly revealed that “Pabrik Gula” will go international with the English title “Pabrik Gula.” In fact, the premiere of “Pabrik Gula” in Los Angeles, United States, will take place earlier than its screening in Indonesia, namely on March 27, 2025.
“We will go to LA and do an early premiere on the 27th there. So this “Pabrik Gula” film will be shown in America,” said Manoj.
“I never get tired of wanting to bring Indonesian films to go international, so this is positive news for all of us. So this is the first surprise for all from the “Pabrik Gula” film,” he explained.
PABRIK GULA SYNOPSIS
Approaching the sugar milling season at a remote factory on Java, Endah joins as a seasonal worker to settle family debts, accompanied by friends Fadil, Hendra, Wati, Ningsih, Franky, and Dwi. They’re greeted by strict rules from Marni and Samin: return to the mess at the yellow alarm and stay put after the red alarm at 9 pm.
On their first night, Endah spots Ningsih sneaking out post-red alarm. Concerned, Endah discovers a mysterious wayang performance without a visible puppeteer in a warehouse, where everyone inexplicably vanishes except for a tied-up ox. Terrified, Endah retreats without explanation.
The next day, Samin finds the ox rejected by the Demit Kingdom, signaling their need for a different sacrifice. As supernatural occurrences escalate, Marni prioritizes factory operations while Samin and Jinah investigate. Amidst the chaos, Endah and her friends realize they might be the next targets.
As tensions rise and the Demit’s demands become clearer, Endah and her friends must navigate eerie revelations and dark secrets to survive the haunting mysteries of the sugar mill.
Producer : Manoj Punjabi
Director : Awi Suryadi
Writer : Lele Laila
Cast : Arbani Yasiz, Ersya Aurelia, Erika Carlin, Bukie B. Mansyur, Wavi Zihan, Arif Alfiansyah, Benidictus Siregar, Sadana Agung, Yono Bakrie, Vonny Anggraini, Budi Ros, Dewi Pakis, Azela Putri, Hayati Azis, Gilang Devialdy, Pratito Wibowo
About MD Pictures
MD Pictures, an MD Entertainment Company, is a leading film studio based in Jakarta, Indonesia. As the first publicly listed film company on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), MD Pictures has been at the forefront of the entertainment industry for over two decades. Since its establishment in 2002, MD Entertainment has evolved into Indonesia’s most prolific media powerhouse, backed by a fully integrated production system and state-of-the-art facilities that cover the entire content creation pipeline. MD produces films, television and OTT programming, music, and animation — repeatedly setting industry benchmarks. With a vast library of over 200 feature films and 14,000 hours of content, MD has built a legacy of groundbreaking, award-winning productions. Notably, all intellectual property (IP) rights for MD content are wholly owned by the company.
In 2022, MD Pictures released “KKN: Curse of the Dancing Village”, which became the highest-grossing Indonesian film of all time, surpassing 10 million viewers. This monumental success has further propelled MD onto the global stage, forging international partnerships and bringing Indonesian cinema to Hollywood premieres.
Continuing its expansion, MD acquired and launched MDTV in early 2025. With this acquisition and the ownership of its own distribution platform, MD has reinforced its dominance in television, drama, and digital content, bringing high-quality storytelling to even broader audiences. For more information please visit https://linktr.ee/mdentertainmentofficial
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