Roh Review (2019) — 75% Celluloid Score
Directed by Emir Ezwan · 2019 ·
Is Roh worth watching?
Yes. Roh (2019) earns a 75% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (86%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (75%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as Alma 灵魂 靈魂 Soul
🏆 2 award wins · 1 nomination — Won Best Film, Festival Filem Malaysia 2019
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (86/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (75%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (74/100).
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Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded horror, drama pick
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is Roh worth watching?
Yes — Roh earns a 75% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded horror, drama pick. Read our full review (4/5).
Celluloid verdict
Malaysia's folk horror landmark — Roh won Festival Filem Malaysia Best Film and exported Southeast Asian supernatural dread to Shudder with patient, painterly scares.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics (86%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (75%).
What is Roh about?
Cut off in the forest at some unspecified point in the past, a mother grows fearful when her children bring home a young girl caked in clay who speaks of spirits — Emir Ezwan's folk horror builds dread through whispered folklore, maternal terror, and FFM-winning craft on a minimal budget.
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Critic Reviews
Roh (2019) Review: Malaysian Folk Horror at Its Bleakest
★★★★☆
Roh is Emir Ezwan's spare Malaysian folk horror about a jungle family and a mysterious child, a slow-burning film of whispered omens and mounting dread.
Yes, with reservations. Patient horror fans will find it haunting and beautifully made; anyone wanting clear explanations or frequent scares may find it too opaque.
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Roh: frequently asked questions
Is Roh worth watching?
Yes. Roh (2019) has a Celluloid Score of 75%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
How long is Roh?
Roh runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
What is Roh rated?
Roh is rated 15 in the UK and PG13 in Singapore. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Roh?
Roh is directed by Emir Ezwan and stars Farah Ahmad, Mhia Farhana, Harith Haziq, June Lojong, Namron.
What is the Metascore for Roh?
Metacritic's Metascore for Roh is 74 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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