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<p>This research explores gender inequality in Indonesian horror films using Fisher’s Narrative Paradigm, with a focus on Sewu Dino, Khanzab, and Waktu Maghrib. The analysis demonstrates that these films perpetuate patriarchal narratives by repeatedly depicting women in limited roles. It examines recurring themes in gender representation, revealing that female characters are often portrayed as both victims and supernatural antagonists. Entities such as Sengarturih, Wewe Gombel, and Khanzab (a possessing spirit) reinforce traditional gender roles, frequently portraying women as either malevolent beings or powerless victims. These films amplify gender-based fears and cultural anxieties, sustaining patriarchal narratives that diminish female agency. By critically assessing these portrayals, this study contributes to the discourse on gender dynamics in Indonesian horror cinema and its broader social implications.</p>

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Haunting narratives: female entities and gender inequality in Indonesian horror films

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    2025年7月29日

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  • Filzah Ramadhani Wijaya,
  • Virienia Puspita,
  • Kenny Kenny,
  • Benedict Owen Sedharta

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This research explores gender inequality in Indonesian horror films using Fisher’s Narrative Paradigm, with a focus on Sewu Dino, Khanzab, and Waktu Maghrib. The analysis demonstrates that these films perpetuate patriarchal narratives by repeatedly depicting women in limited roles. It examines recurring themes in gender representation, revealing that female characters are often portrayed as both victims and supernatural antagonists. Entities such as Sengarturih, Wewe Gombel, and Khanzab (a possessing spirit) reinforce traditional gender roles, frequently portraying women as either malevolent beings or powerless victims. These films amplify gender-based fears and cultural anxieties, sustaining patriarchal narratives that diminish female agency. By critically assessing these portrayals, this study contributes to the discourse on gender dynamics in Indonesian horror cinema and its broader social implications.