A woman researches a book that takes her to the black magic cult of Leák in Bali. She meets an evil witch who promises to train her dark arts. But she is tricked and turned into a flying vampire with internal organs hanging from her neck.
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Title: Mystics in Bali (1981)
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Ilona Agathe Bastian | ... | Catherine 'Cathy' Kean |
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Yos Santo | ... | Mahendra |
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Sofia W.D. | ... | Old Leák Queen (as Sofia WD) |
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W.D. Mochtar | ... | Machesse |
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Debbie Cinthya Dewi | ... | Young Leák Queen |
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Itje Trisnawati | ||
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Ketut Suwita | ||
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Dis I Gusti Ngurah Lanang Jugutkarana | ... | (as Drs I Gusti Ngurah Lanang Jagat Karana) |
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Teddy Riady | ||
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I Gusti Ngurah Oka Ayajimbaran | ... | (as I Gusti Ngurah Oka Aryajimbaran) |
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Dis I Gusti Lanang Agung Iswara | ... | (as Drs I Gusti Lanang Agung Iswara) |
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Gusti Ngurah Futra Wiryanata | ... | (as I Gusti Ngurah Putra Wiryanata) |
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Atikah | ||
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Ida Ayn Trisnawati | ||
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Luh Putu Triyata | ||
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Researching a book that takes her to Bali and the black magic cult of Leák, Cathy meets an evil witch which promises to train her in the dark arts. Tricked, Cathy is turned into a Penanggalan; a flying vampire with internal organs hanging from her neck. It is now up to the local holy men who are then enforced to do battle with the forces of evil. Written by Cinema_Fan
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The true Story of an AUSTRALIA girl who learn the mysticen of LEAK BALI. (Bali). The tremendous mysticen of LEAK Bali, is always feared the people of Bali ever and ever. [sic] See more »Certificate:
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The first true Indonesian horror film aimed at a western audience. See more »Goofs
One of the men on the council Machesse leads says that the flying head was said to have light-colored hair (which would mean that she is a foreigner). However, she actually has dark hair. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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1989 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Finally tracked down a copy of this gruesome horror story about a young woman who wants to learn the black arts of Bali. She does and becomes a vampire in the process.
To be honest this isn't a very good film. Its okay, and were it not for the vampire, this film would be long forgotten. The first 40 or so minutes are mostly endless talk as the woman finds a teacher and then learns the magic. When the master sends her out in her vampire form to get the blood of newborns for her, all hell breaks loose. These sequences are the reason the movie exists, the very non-western vision of a vampire on the prowl. They are creepy. There is something disturbing about the sequences even when you can see how they were done (which is very obvious).
After this the film plods along for another 50 minutes as teacher uses her pupil for vile ends while her boyfriend and his family try to free her from the evil.
That sounds more interesting then it is. Its rather dull with only the magic/vampire scenes being of any real interest. Frankly while they are low or no budget, they are effective and make this film worth renting for those who love horror films. Just don't expect to be feeling scared or singing the praises of anything other than the beasties.
6.5 out of 10