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Thriller fans, rejoice! It has finally been confirmed that 'Dukun' will be making its way to the silver screens after being banned for more than a decade.The controversial movie directed by Dain Said, is an adaptation of real life events surrounding a Malaysian politician, the late Datuk Mazlan Idris, and alleged witch doctor Mona Fandey.The high-profile case garnered nationwide attention back in 1993 due to its gory nature and the influential people involved.Although decades have passed, the story is still remembered up until today.Mona Fandey was later found guilty of murdering the politician and was suspected of practising black magic. She was executed in November 2001.The movie was mysteriously leaked on the internet earlier this year in February, so it’s a surprise that 'Dukun' will finally be getting its time on the silver screen.is the star and plays the lead of the movie, a female bomoh namedplays politicianOther local actors and actresses who will also appear in this horror-thriller are, andUmie Aida couldn’t be more elated following the news and told Harian Metro that the 12-year wait was worth it despite the fact that she has come to terms with the fact that the movie may never be screened in cinemas.“I was informed that the movie will be shown in theatres last week. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting it espescially after the film was banned in December 2006,” she told the Malay daily.Rojak Daily did a quick check on the movie showtimes to see if 'Dukun' is really coming to cinemas and according to our findings, you can watch it as soon asWe know a lot of you (including us) are looking forward to watching this movie, but just a head’s up: a lot of scenes have been cut out so the one showing in cinemas will be different than the one previously leaked online.'Dukun' premieres in a cinema near you this
After more than a decade on the shelf, Malaysian horror film Dukun – from award-winning director Dain Said – will finally see release on Apr 5, 2018. Production company Astro Shaw announced the movie’s official screening date via Instagram on Apr 1.
Dukun is the story of an investigation into the death of a politician at the hands of a bomoh (or shaman), played by actress Datin Paduka Umie Aida.
The movie’s screenplay by Huzir Sulaiman is believed to be loosely based on the sensational real-life case of Mona Fandey, a singer-turned-witch doctor convicted for the 1993 murder of politico Mazlan Idris. She was executed on Nov 2, 2001 at age 45.
Astro Shaw completed the film in 2007 but never released it. No official statement was ever given for the delay. Dukun also stars Faizal Hussein, Bront Palarae, Namron and Elyana.
Announcement of the film’s release also answered questions about the “girl in red kebaya” video clip, which has been gone viral on local social media since last week. One user posted footage of a ghostly figure in a red dress walking alone on a road at night.
The clip may have been a promotional tool by Astro Shaw to hype the release of Dukun. Prior to yesterday’s announcement, a teaser image with the tagline “Perempuan Kebaya Merah” and “Akhirnya Kita Bertemu” (Finally, we meet) was also shared on its Instagram page.
The woman in the red kebaya is, of course, actress Umie Aida in her character’s clothes as shown on the movie’s poster.
PELAKON terkenal, Datin Paduka Umie Aida gembira dan tidak menjangka filem Dukun akhirnya ditayangkan di pawagam seluruh negara bermula 5 April ini. Umie, 44, berkata, penantian selama 12 tahun akhirnya berbaloi meski sebelum ini beranggapan filem itu sudah tidak ada harapan untuk dipertontonkan kepada khalayak. “Saya dimaklumkan filem ini bakal ditayangkan seminggu lalu. Sejujurnya, saya tidak menjangka sama sekali apatah lagi filem ini sebelumnya diharamkan tayangannya pada Disember 2006. “Malah, sewaktu kecoh filem ini bocor di Internet bulan lalu, tidak ada sebarang maklumat mengatakan ia bakal ditayangkan. Lagi pula, apa yang berlaku daripada sikap tidak bertanggungjawab segelintir pihak,” katanya kepada Harian Metro. Penayangan filem yang menjalani penggambaran pada 2006 itu sekali gus merungkai misteri perempuan kebaya merah yang tular baru-baru ini. Dalam masa sama, Umie yang melakonkan watak Diana Dahlan iaitu dukun dalam filem itu menghargai usaha pihak penerbit, Astro Shaw yang berusaha bagi menastikan filem arahan Dain Said itu dapat ditayangkan. Menurut Umie, dia berasa gementar menunggu maklum balas daripada penonton terutama membabitkan wataknya. “Alhamdulillah, semua kerja keras pelakon dan kru berbaloi. Sekurang-kurangnya penonton boleh tengok usaha semua pihak dalam menghasilkan filem ini. “Ia bukan kerja seorang dua, tapi semua yang terbabit. Sejujurnya, saya berasa gementar kerana selepas 12 tahun menunggu. Saya terima dengan terbuka setiap komen dan maklum balas diberikan. “Ingin ditegaskan, kebanyakan babak dalam filem yang bocor sebelum ini tidak terdapat dalam filem yang bakal ditayangkan. Filem penuh dan sebenar dapat disaksikan Khamis ini,” katanya. Dukun diadaptasi daripada kes pembunuhan berprofil tinggi yang membabitkan ahli politik Datuk Mazlan Idris dan Mona Fandey yang didakwa pengamal ilmu hitam. Berikutan itu, Lembaga Penapisan Filem Negara (LPF) mengharamkan filem berkenaan kerana jalan ceritanya yang kontroversi serta menyinggung perasaan keluarga pihak terbabit. Selain Umie, filem itu turut menampilkan pelakon hebat lain seperti Adlin Aman Ramli, Namron, Faizal Hussein, Bront Palarae, Nadiya Nisaa, Mislina Mustafa, Soffi Jikan, Hasnul Rahmat, Elyana dan ramai lagi.
