Susuk (2008): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Susuk is a 2008 horror thriller directed by Naeim Ghalili and Amir Muhammad, starring Diana Rafar as Soraya, Ida Nerina and Susan Lankester. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $659,988 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Directors
- Naeim Ghalili and Amir Muhammad
- Original language
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Malay - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Susuk About?
The premise of Susuk without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Released in Malaysia on 7 August 2008, the horror film directed by Amir Muhammad and Naeim Ghalili follows Soraya, an aspiring star who turns to the forbidden occult practice of susuk—a magical talisman believed to grant beauty and fame. Her quest triggers dark forces that begin to consume her.
Susuk Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- serial murder
- woman in jeopardy
- young
- violence
- supernatural power
- brutality
- bare chested male
- throat slit
- slaughter
- severed head
- psychopath
- mutilation
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- murder
- infidelity
- humiliation
- human monster
- held at gunpoint
- heavy rain
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- decapitation
- bodily possession
- black suit clad killer
- apartment building
- black magic
Susuk Cast & Characters
Diana Rafar leads the cast as Soraya, with Ida Nerina as Suzana and Susan Lankester as Suzana concert guest. Directed by Naeim Ghalili and Amir Muhammad; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Naeim Ghalili
- Co-director Amir Muhammad
- Diana Rafar as Soraya
- Ida Nerina as Suzana
- Susan Lankester as Suzana concert guest
- Adlin Aman Ramlie as Dukun Dewanga
Also Starring in Susuk
· 5 more- Wan Hanafi Su Bomoh Effendi
- Sofia Jane Mona
- Hairie Othman Farish
- Jaclyn Victor Cameo appearance
- Ramona Rahman Audience crowd
More from Naeim Ghalili and Amir Muhammad
One more film directed by Naeim Ghalili and Amir Muhammad: Village People Radio Show.
Susuk Plot Summary
What happens in Susuk from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Soraya Diana Rafar is a young trainee nurse who begins to feel increasingly disconnected from her ordinary life. A spark of glamour taps at her door, rekindling an early dream of stardom. She doesn’t find immediate success, but she’s told that the ancient, forbidden practice of susuk could tilt the odds in her favor. Faced with a choice between staying plain and crossing a dangerous line, she experiments with this powerful charm. At first, susuk seems to grant her a quiet surge of confidence, helping her perform with new ease and even giving her the nerve to stand up to her abusive brother-in-law.
Full summary
The whole story of Susuk, scene by scene
Susuk Box Office
Susuk grossed $659,988 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$660K
- International
- $660K
Susuk Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Susuk.
How Well Do You Know Susuk?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Soraya training to become at the start of the film?
Cars in Susuk
17 cars on screen, including the 1994 Fiat Coupé and the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W211.
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1994 Fiat Coupé Important role -
2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W211 Important role -
Yamaha RXZ Important role -
2000 BMW 3 E46 Minor role
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Susuk FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Susuk, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Susuk?
Susuk runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Susuk released?
Susuk was released on August 7, 2008.
Who directed Susuk?
Susuk was directed by Naeim Ghalili and Amir Muhammad.
More films by Naeim Ghalili Who is in the cast of Susuk?
Susuk stars Diana Rafar as Soraya, Ida Nerina as Suzana and Susan Lankester as Suzana concert guest, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Susuk make at the box office?
Susuk grossed $659,988 worldwide.
Does Susuk have a post-credit scene?
No. Susuk has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Susuk in?
The original language of Susuk is Malay.
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