Eduward Manalu

Eduward Manalu’s filmography is a wild ride through some of Indonesia’s coolest, grittiest cinematic worlds. If you’ve caught Gundala (2019), you already know he’s not messing around—think dark, electric superhero vibes twisted up with real social commentary. It’s not your classic Marvel stuff; there’s a rawness, a pulse. The dude just knows how to capture the chaos and mood of a city on the brink. Now, fast forward to Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash (2021). That one? Total genre-bender. It’s got this retro, pulpy feel—like something out of an old-school action flick, except it’s got more brains and a wicked sense of humor. Honestly, the fight scenes are brutal, but there’s a weird tenderness mixed in. Love, revenge, toxic masculinity—all wrapped up in a package that’s both gritty as hell and kind of heartbreaking. Not your average action movie, for sure. And then there’s Penjagal Iblis: Dosa Turunan (2025). Details are pretty tight on this one, but the title alone screams supernatural chaos. “Dosa Turunan” hints at inherited sins, so you just know there’s some family curse or demonic baggage coming down the line. If Manalu’s earlier work is anything to go by, expect a mash-up of horror, folklore, and probably a heavy punch of social undertones. All in all, Manalu doesn’t play it safe. His movies don’t just entertain—they get under your skin, make you squirm, laugh, and maybe even think a little harder about the world around you.