Film Review: Paku Kuntilanak (2025)

Rating: 6.5/10

• Cinematography: The film is visually polished. Unlike the grainy, washed-out look of many local horrors, Paku Kuntilanak uses moody lighting and interesting camera angles to build tension.
• Practical Effects: The gore effects—specifically the scenes involving the nails—are disturbingly effective. It moves away from cheap CGI ghosts and leans into body horror, which is a refreshing change for the genre.

| Feature | Paku Kuntilanak (2009) | Kuntilanak (2018) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Main Ghost | Pregnant woman with nails in skull | Standard white dress ghost | | Horror Style | Psychological & Body Horror | Children’s adventure/horror | | Gore Level | High (Blood, nails, births) | Low (PG-13) | | Pacing | Slow burn, intense climax | Fast, jump scares only | | Verdict | Better for adults | Better for teens |

Final Verdict: Is it Better?

Yes.