Awi Suryadi

Awi Suryadi’s filmography is honestly a wild ride through Indonesia’s modern horror and thriller scene. The guy has a knack for taking everyday stuff—like social media, or just plain old high school drama—and twisting it into something dark and super watchable. Take “Claudia/Jasmine” from 2008. You might think it’s your run-of-the-mill teen flick on the surface, but nope, it digs into identity, obsession, and how a simple crush can spiral way out of control. There’s a tension simmering all the time, and Suryadi isn’t shy about pushing his characters to their psychological limits. Then there’s “I Know What You Did on Facebook” (2010), which, come on, what a title. It’s like he saw the world’s obsession with oversharing online and said, “Let’s make this terrifying.” The movie stalks its characters through their social feeds, playing with paranoia and the idea that nothing you post is ever really private. It’s a slasher for the internet age, but with enough wit and chills to keep you glued to the screen. You’ll probably think twice before posting anything after watching it. And “Death Whisper” (2019)? Pure nightmare fuel. Suryadi channels classic Asian horror but throws in a modern twist—creepy boarding school, urban legends, and a group of teens stumbling into something way above their pay grade. The scares aren’t just jumpy, they’re psychological, crawling under your skin and hanging around long after the credits roll. Suryadi’s films aren’t just scary—they’ve got something to say about the world we’re living in, making them way more than just popcorn flicks.