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Impetigore (2019): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Impetigore is a 2019 horror thriller directed by Joko Anwar, starring Tara Basro as Maya / Rahayu, Marissa Anita and Ario Bayu. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $70,578 worldwide. Its Echo Score is 77/100.

worldwide gross
$70.6K
Echo Score
77
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Impetigore (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Director
Joko Anwar
Genres
Horror , Thriller , Mystery
Original language
Indonesian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Impetigore About?

The premise of Impetigore without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

A woman inherits a secluded house in her ancestral village, unaware that the community has been searching for her to end a generations-old curse. They believe she is the key to lifting the plague that has haunted them, and will stop at nothing to eliminate her and break the spell that binds them. Her arrival stirs up long-held secrets and unleashes a terrifying ordeal.

Impetigore Themes & Keywords

· 49 tags
  • skinned person
  • female nudity
  • nudity
  • folk
  • pregnancy
  • killing a baby
  • skin torn off
  • terror
  • black magic
  • throat cut
  • mysterious past
  • hometown
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  • cult
  • toll road
  • money crisis
  • village
  • 20 years later
  • traditional life
  • secret family
  • psycho terror
  • reveal truth
  • body buried under house
  • abandoned house
  • inheritance
  • heritage
  • cheating wife
  • deformed baby
  • curse
  • runaway
  • escape from home
  • killing a woman
  • childbirth
  • folk horror
  • male nudity
  • indonesia
  • friend
  • female friendship
  • friendship
  • trip
  • sacrifice
  • puppeteer
  • puppet
  • open ending
  • town with a dark secret
  • female breasts
  • female topless nudity
  • male rear nudity
  • body horror
  • plot twist
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Cast & crew

Impetigore Cast & Characters

Tara Basro leads the cast as Maya / Rahayu, with Marissa Anita as Dini and Ario Bayu as Saptadi. Directed by Joko Anwar; 45 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Joko Anwar

More films directed by Joko Anwar, best-rated first: Satan's Slaves: Communion, Gundala, Ghost in the Cell and The Siege at Thorn High.

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Ratings

Impetigore Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 77/100, strongest in character & emotion (85) and weakest in story & flow (65).

77 /100

Impetigore Echo Score Breakdown

Impetigore delivers a solid folk‑horror experience that leans more toward praise than criticism. Critics highlight its striking visual style and effective tension, while many viewers commend the atmospheric cinematography and memorable performances. However, several reviews point to a confusing climax and a finale that fails to fully resolve the narrative threads. The net impression is that the film succeeds in mood and craft despite a middling conclusion.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 80

    Artistic execution stands out through confident direction and a distinct visual palette. Critics note the film’s evocative folk settings and baroque gore, while users praise the atmospheric cinematography and production design. Minor criticism appears regarding a vague montage near the ending, suggesting occasional editorial lapses. Overall, the craft remains strong and reinforces the film’s horror atmosphere.

  • Character & Emotion 85

    Character work is anchored by a compelling central performance and solid ensemble acting. Reviewers consistently commend the depth of the lead portrayal and effective chemistry among the cast, contributing to the film’s emotional weight. Some viewers note a single underwritten character with limited impact, but this does not detract significantly from overall engagement. The acting thus enhances the narrative’s resonance.

  • Story & Flow 65

    Storytelling balances folklore intrigue with conventional horror pacing, offering an engaging mystery for most viewers. Positive remarks highlight the film’s atmospheric build‑up and satisfying cultural texture, while criticism centers on a convoluted third act and an anticlimactic resolution that leaves key plot points unclear. These narrative shortcomings moderate the overall impact but do not erase the film’s strengths.

  • Sensory Experience 80

    Sensory elements reinforce the film’s eerie tone through a haunting score, deliberate sound design, and striking visual aesthetics. Critics and audiences alike praise the effective use of folk‑inspired music and the textured ambience of rural settings. While the low‑budget production occasionally reveals modest effects, overall the audio‑visual integration sustains tension throughout. The sensory experience therefore amplifies the horror atmosphere.

  • Rewatch Factor 75

    Rewatch value stems from the film’s distinctive cultural backdrop and layered atmosphere, encouraging repeated viewings to uncover subtle details. Many reviewers find the atmospheric cinematography and lingering dread compelling enough for second watches, though some note that the ambiguous ending may diminish immediate replay appeal. On balance, the film offers lasting impressions that reward revisiting.

Plot

Impetigore Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Impetigore from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Best friends Maya Tara Basro and Dini Marissa Anita work as tollbooth collectors in Jakarta. On a night shift, Maya is attacked by a man wielding a golok, who claims to be from a village called Harjosari and angrily calls Maya “Rahayu.” Maya narrowly escapes death as the assailant is shot dead by police, leaving her shaken but alive, haunted by the night’s brutality.

Full summary

The whole story of Impetigore, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Impetigore Box Office

Impetigore grossed $70,578 worldwide.

2019 box office

Worldwide gross

$70.6K

International
$70.6K
Videos

Impetigore Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

IMPETIGORE Official Int'l Main Trailer
  • Trailer Impetigore - Official Trailer [HD] | A Shudder Original
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Impetigore?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Impetigore Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “La ragazza dell'inferno” and “人皮咒”.

Also known as
  • La ragazza dell'inferno
  • 人皮咒
  • La mujer del infierno
  • Impetigore: Herança Maldita
  • 凶宅契約
  • Ведьма. Деревня проклятых
  • 임페티고어
  • 地狱女子
  • บ้านเกิดปีศาจ
  • Prokletá vesnice
  • A pokol asszonya, ქალის ჯოჯოხეთი
  • Impetigore: Herencia maldita
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  • La dona de l'infern

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FAQ

Impetigore FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Impetigore, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Impetigore?

Impetigore runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was Impetigore released?

Impetigore was released on October 17, 2019.

Who directed Impetigore?

Impetigore was directed by Joko Anwar.

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Who is in the cast of Impetigore?

Impetigore stars Tara Basro as Maya / Rahayu, Marissa Anita as Dini and Ario Bayu as Saptadi, among 45 credited actors.

How much did Impetigore make at the box office?

Impetigore grossed $70,578 worldwide.

Does Impetigore have a post-credit scene?

No. Impetigore has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Impetigore in?

The original language of Impetigore is Indonesian.

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