Kolong (film)

Kolong is a 2024 Malaysian supernatural horror film directed by Megat Sharizal Mohamed Yusoff and starring Arslan Shukor, Kate Kamarudin, and Izzy Reef. The film explores themes of family curses, vengeful spirits, and the consequences of past actions.

The narrative centers around a young man who returns to his ancestral village following the death of his estranged grandfather. He soon discovers that his family is plagued by a malevolent entity, often referred to as the "kolong," a type of ghost believed to inhabit abandoned spaces beneath houses in Malay folklore. As he delves deeper into his family's history, he uncovers a dark secret that unleashed the kolong upon them. He and his family must then confront the spirit and find a way to break the curse before it consumes them all.

Kolong utilizes elements of traditional Malay horror, incorporating local beliefs and superstitions to create a chilling atmosphere. The film aims to explore the cultural significance of the kolong in Malaysian folklore and its enduring presence in the collective imagination.