iflix reveals romance, horror programming
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Rebecca Hawkes
| 02 September 2019

South east Asian digital video platform iflix has unveiled two new productions, an adaptation of Malaysian trilogy Ombak Rindu, and an Indonesian horror series Kisah Tanah Jawa.

The four part miniseries Ombak Rindu, based on Fauziah Ansari’s best-selling romantic trilogy, follows the 2011 movie adaptation of the first novel. Eight years later, together with production partners Infinitus Entertainment, iflix will complete the dramatisation of the trilogy with the serialised adaptation of Cinta Tiada Akhirnya (Ombak Rindu 2) and Rindu Cintaku (Ombak Rindu 3), to follow the story of Izzah and Hariz as they face dark secrets from the past.

The new cast features Remy Ishak who plays Hariz, Izara Aishah who plays Izzah, Datin Diana Danielle (Mila), Hanna Aqeela (Elin), and Uqasha Senrose (Hazirah). Osman Ali, who spearheaded the 2011 movie, has returned to direct the series.

Set for release in October, iflix is also producing a Blair Witch-inspired horror series with Rapi Films – makers of Indonesia’s highest-grossing horror movie of all time, Pengabdi Setan. Based on a popular collection of books, Kisah Tanah Jawa tells the story of Andi and Babon on an ill-fated quest to find their friend who has gone missing on a hike up the mystical Mount Merapi.

The six part series stars Deva Mahendra, Joshua Suherman, Laura Basuki, Laura Theux, Wafda and Tyo Pakusadewo.

Kisah Tanah Jawa will be followed up by the release of six part series Conversation with Ghosts (working title), starring Indonesia’s teen movie star Amanda Rawles as Thalia, a girl desperate to settle into a new school, who is plagued by supernatural events as she uncovers her demonic heritage and tragic destiny. iflix, together with Screenplay Films, will combine the teen drama with the country’s top movie genre.

“We’re thrilled to build upon our success by venturing into new genres such as Romance and Horror and to work with new production partners of the calibre of Malaysia’s Infinitus Films and Indonesia’s Rapi Films. These shows represent the best of local entertainment from the region, on-screen talent and are based off incredibly successful intellectual property. Once given the “iflix treatment”, we’re confident these franchises will delight audiences hungry for quality local storytelling,” said Mark Francis, global director of original programming, iflix.