T. Rifnu Wikana

T. Rifnu Wikana, man, this guy’s everywhere in Indonesian cinema, and honestly, his filmography’s got some serious range. You might’ve caught him in “Night Bus” (2017), which, let’s not kid ourselves, is basically a pulse-pounding thriller that turns a simple bus ride into a waking nightmare. All these passengers are just trying to get through a war-torn area, but of course, nothing ever goes as planned. There’s this constant tension—like, are they gonna make it, or is the next checkpoint their last? Wikana totally nails the sense of dread. Then there’s “Perempuan Tanah Jahanam” (2019)—English title’s “Impetigore,” by the way. It’s a Joko Anwar joint, and if you like horror that doesn’t go easy on you, this is your jam. Small village, dark secrets, curses, blood… you know, the works. Wikana’s role? Creepy and layered, just how you want it in a movie where you never quite know who to trust. Oh, and don’t forget “Quarantine Tales” (2020). That one’s a collection of short stories, all set during the pandemic—because, why not drag our real-life nightmares onto the screen, right? Each segment’s got its own flavor, but Wikana brings this down-to-earth quality, making the bizarre situations feel weirdly relatable. Honestly, if you haven’t seen the guy act, you’re missing out on some top-notch performances. The man’s got chops—switching from tense, edge-of-your-seat drama to straight-up psychological horror without missing a beat.