For the films, see Kuntilanak (2006 film) and Kuntilanak (2018 film).
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The Kuntilanak (Indonesian name), also called Pontianak (Malay name), or Yakshi (in Hinduism/ Hindu mythology) is a mythological creature in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. It is similar to Langsuir in other Southeast Asia regions. The Pontianak usually takes the form of a pregnant woman who died during childbirth. Alternatively, it is often described as a vengeful female spirit. Another form of the Pontianak refers to the ghost or white lady of Southeast Asian folklore.
The Pontianak is often depicted as a long-haired woman dressed in white. She lures in unsuspecting men to incite fear and enact revenge. Signs that a Pontianak is nearby include the sound of an infant crying and the smell of a decaying corpse or the plumeria flower.[citation needed]
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Favorite Rising Star". In 2006, Estelle starred in a blockbuster horror film Kuntilanak (The Chanting) and its two spin-offs in 2007 and 2008, respectively. She...
their own. In these shows, Pocong feature prominently, along with the kuntilanak. There was also a movie Pocong (2006) directed by Rudy Soedjarwo, which...
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temple offerings. The plumeria's fragrance is also associated with the Kuntilanak, an evil vampiric spirit of a dead mother in Malaysian-Indonesian folklores...
Malaysia. Some of the films that involve him are Mati Suri (2009), Paku Kuntilanak, Bidadari Jakarta (2010), Pengantin Pantai Biru (2010) and X - The Last...
to "Beranak dalam Kubur" retelling the legend of demonic female spirit Kuntilanak. Theatre portal Indonesia portal Ketoprak Ronggeng Toneel Wayang wong...
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tales, based on urban legends or supernatural phenomena. Calon Arang Kuntilanak Nyai Roro Kidul Rangda Wewe Gombel Sundel Bolong Toyol Pocong Orang Ikan...
hair into the hole at the back of her neck. Also known as matianak or kuntilanak, it is the ghost of a stillborn female. To prevent this, as with its mother...
Indonesia/Malaysia Babi Ngepet Hantu Air Hantu Bongkok Hantu Raya Hantu Tinggi Jenglot Kuntilanak, also called Matianak or Pontianak (folklore) Langsuyar Leyak Orang Bunian...
and a children's hospital. Ida remarked that the complex "had plenty of Kuntilanak". She has also opposed the holding of Formula E races in Jakarta. "Profil...
Perth Yes 2011 Di Bawah Lindungan Ka'bah Yes 2012 My Last Love Yes Kuntilanak-Kuntilanak Yes Habibie & Ainun Yes 2014 Tak Kemal Maka Tak Sayang Yes Merry...
(Ini) Pocong! Nani 2009 Kuntilanak Kamar Mayat Sarah 2009 Bukan Cinta Biasa Angel 2009 Mau Dong... Ah! Jupe 2009 Jeritan Kuntilanak Yunita 2009 The City...
Hantu Jeruk Purut (2006), I Love You, Om (2006), Film Horor (2007), Pelet Kuntilanak (2011), Taman Lawang (2013), and Hantu Jeruk Purut Reborn (2017). She...
The Leyak is a similar being from Balinese folklore of Indonesia. A Kuntilanak or Matianak in Indonesia, or Pontianak or Langsuir in Malaysia, is a woman...