Suzzanna: Queen of Black Magic (David Gregory, Indonesia, 2024)
She starred in 42 classic movies, was hailed as ‘The Queen of Indonesian Horror’ and crowned ‘Asia’s Most Popular Actress’. But who was Suzzanna Martha Frederika van Osch, long-beloved by the Asian world as Suzzanna yet virtually unknown outside it?
In this fascinating new documentary by David Gregory, discover the enigmatic horror star best known for portraying vengeful spirits from Indonesian folklore, demons whose supernatural retribution are widely believed to have influenced her controversial life and mysterious death. Through exclusive interviews with family, colleagues, filmmakers, and historians, as well as clips from her classic films including Sundel Bolong (1981), Nyi Blorong (1982), Malam Satu Suro (1988) and more, Gregory unearths the legacy of the Indonesian Scream Queen who has begun to emerge as one of the most compelling icons in cinema history. Streamed Screening
Note: Only available to UK viewers Saturday 26th October Includes pre-recorded director Q&A Available to view for 24 hours |