“Dancing Village: The Curse Begins” Theatrical Poster
On April 26, 2024, Lionsgate will be releasing Badarawuhi Di Desa Penari (Dancing Village: The Curse Begins), the prequel to Indonesia‘s highest-grossing film, KKN Curse of the Dancing Village. The film is also the first IMAX movie produced in Southeast Asia.
Dancing Village: The Curse Begins is directed by Indonesian filmmaker Kimo Stamboel (Killers) – of the “Mo Brothers” directing duo (Headshot, Macabre).
In this horror-thriller, a shaman instructs Mila to return a mystical bracelet, the Kawaturih, to the “Dancing Village,” a remote site on the easternmost tip of Java Island. Joined by her cousin, Yuda, and his friends Jito and Arya, Mila arrives on the island only to discover that the village elder has passed away, and that the new guardian, Mbah Buyut, isn’t present. Various strange and eerie events occur while awaiting Mbah Buyut’s return, including Mila being visited by Badarawuhi, a mysterious, mythical being who rules the village. When she decides to return the Kawaturih without the help of Mgah Buyut, Mila threatens the village’s safety, and she must join a ritual to select the new “Dawuh,” a cursed soul forced to dance for the rest of her life.
The film stars Aulia Sarah (KKN Curse of the Dancing Village), Maudy Effrosina (My Sassy Girl), Jourdy Pranata (One Night Stand) and Claresta Taufan (Serigala Terakhi).
Dancing Village: The Curse Begins hits Select Theaters on April 26th. Watch Lionsgate’s New Trailer below:
