Sumpah Pontianak (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film
Released in 1958, Sumpah Pontianak is a horror and music film directed by B. N. Rao, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. The original "Pontianak" was made in 1957 directed by B.N. Rao and starred Maria Menado.The film was such a hit that in quick succession, two sequels were made "Dendam Pontianak" aka "Revenge of Pontianak" later in the same year (1957) and "Sumpah Pontianak" aka "The Curse of Pontianak") in 1958,both with Maria Menado."Dendam Pontianak" started the trend of introducing more than one supernatural being into the story,the other character being an old witch Nenek Kebayan(The Old Woman of the Forest)and by the time "Sumpah Pontianak" was made that had increased to four-female vampire Pontianak,an Orang Hutan(Wild Forest Man),a kind of bird-lizard creature and a Hantu Raya or "King Ghost"."Sumpah Pontianak" is an entertaining Malay horror movie with cheap special effects.The main female character Comel is infected by been infected with sumpah pontianak,the curse of the vampire and the villagers begin to die!
Who’s in it. Sumpah Pontianak stars Maria Menado as Chomel, Mustapha Maarof as Samad, Salmah Ahmad as Maria and Yem, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sumpah Pontianak page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sumpah Pontianak tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sumpah Pontianak (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sumpah Pontianak change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Sumpah Pontianak?
- Sumpah Pontianak stars Maria Menado, Mustapha Maarof, Salmah Ahmad, Yem and Shariff Medan.
- When was Sumpah Pontianak released?
- Sumpah Pontianak was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.