# Satan's Slaves (2017) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/satans-slaves-2017/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 76% |
| Editorial Rating | 88/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 80% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 72/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.7/5 |
| IMDb | 6.9/10 |
| Director | Joko Anwar |
| Genres | Horror, Drama |
| Runtime | 107 min |
| Festival premiere | Festival Film Indonesia 2018 (Best Picture) |
| Major awards | 2 wins, 0 nominations |

## Quick answer

Satan's Slaves (2017) earns a 76% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Joko Anwar's remake revived Indonesian horror for international festivals — patient, mournful, and genuinely frightening Metascore 72/100. Directed by Joko Anwar.

## Celluloid verdict

Joko Anwar's remake revived Indonesian horror for international festivals — patient, mournful, and genuinely frightening, with Tara Basro anchoring a family tragedy that earns its scares through atmosphere rather than spectacle alone.

## Synopsis

After their mother's death, a family in suburban Jakarta is haunted by whispers, apparitions, and a buried secret tied to their father's past faith. Joko Anwar reboots a cult 1980s title into a gothic domestic nightmare where grief, patriarchy, and the occult bleed through every frame.

## Cast

Tara Basro, Bront Palarae, Endy Arfian, Ayushita Nugraha

## Accolades

Premiered at Festival Film Indonesia 2018, where it won the Best Picture.
- Won Best Picture — Citra Awards 2018
- Won Best Director — Citra Awards 2018

## Where to watch

Global: AMC+
the United States: AMC+
the United Kingdom: Shudder
Japan: Prime Video

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Satan's Slaves worth watching?**
Satan's Slaves holds a 76% Celluloid Score. Joko Anwar's remake revived Indonesian horror for international festivals — patient, mournful, and genuinely frightening, with Tara Basro anchoring a family tragedy that earns its scares through atmosphere rather than spectacle alone.

**What is Satan's Slaves about?**
After their mother's death, a family in suburban Jakarta is haunted by whispers, apparitions, and a buried secret tied to their father's past faith. Joko Anwar reboots a cult 1980s title into a gothic domestic nightmare where grief, patriarchy, and the occult bleed through every frame.

**Who directed Satan's Slaves?**
Satan's Slaves (2017) was directed by Joko Anwar.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Satan's Slaves?**
76% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (88/100), Metascore (72/100), Letterboxd (3.7/5), and IMDb (6.9/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**What awards did Satan's Slaves win?**
Satan's Slaves won Best Picture (Citra Awards 2018), Best Director (Citra Awards 2018).

**Where can I watch Satan's Slaves?**
Satan's Slaves is streaming on AMC+; on AMC+ in the United States; on Shudder in the United Kingdom; on Prime Video in Japan. Availability varies by region.

## Pertanyaan umum (Bahasa Indonesia)

**Kapan film Pengabdi Setan tayang?**
Pengabdi Setan tayang di bioskop Indonesia pada 28 September 2017. Disutradarai Joko Anwar.

**Sinopsis film Pengabdi Setan**
Setelah ibu mereka meninggal, sebuah keluarga di pinggiran Jakarta dihantui bisikan, penampakan, dan rahasia yang terkait masa lalu ayah. Joko Anwar menghidupkan ulang judul kultus 1980-an. Dikenal di Indonesia sebagai Pengabdi Setan.

**Siapa pemain film Pengabdi Setan?**
Pengabdi Setan dibintangi Tara Basro, Bront Palarae, Endy Arfian, dan Ayushita Nugraha. Disutradarai Joko Anwar.

**Siapa sutradara film Pengabdi Setan?**
Pengabdi Setan (2017) disutradarai Joko Anwar.

**Apakah film Pengabdi Setan layak ditonton?**
Ya. Pengabdi Setan (2017) mendapat Celluloid Score 76%. Skor ini komposit hingga empat input terverifikasi (editorial Celluloid, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb); sentimen penonton ditampilkan terpisah.

**Di mana nonton film Pengabdi Setan?**
Celluloid belum punya data streaming Indonesia yang terverifikasi untuk Pengabdi Setan. Cek bioskop atau platform lokal.

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