Kimo Stamboel Returns for Indonesian Horror Prequel ‘Janur Ireng: Sewu Dino’
International sales and production company EST N8 has acquired worldwide rights to Janur Ireng: Sewu Dino the Prequel, a supernatural horror feature from Indonesian filmmaker Kimo Stamboel (Macabre) and MD Pictures, reports Variety.
Stamboel’s prequel expands the horror universe established in the Southeast Asian blockbuster Sewu Dino, exploring the origins of the supernatural curse that drives the franchise.
Set years before the original film’s events, the story delves into dark rituals and ancient forces that awaken the terrifying entity, examining the human sacrifices connected to its power.
Kimo Stamboel has built an international reputation through genre films including Sewu Dino, The Queen of Black Magic, and Headshot. He also directed MD Pictures’ Dancing Village: The Curse Begins, Southeast Asia’s first filmed for IMAX production, which landed a U.S. distribution deal with Lionsgate.
The completed film premiered in Indonesia on Dec. 24, 2025, and is now being presented to international buyers at EFM.
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