From Impetigore to Satan's Slaves 3 | Asmara Abigail on Indonesian Horror & Joko Anwar | Ep 49

Indonesia has quietly become one of the biggest powerhouses in horror cinema, and Asmara Abigail has been at the center of that rise. Known for Impetigore, Satan's Slaves, The Stone Turtle, Sumala, and now leading Satan's Slaves 3, Asmara joins us for an exclusive conversation about working with legendary director Joko Anwar, the global rise of Indonesian horror, why audiences worldwide are embracing the genre, and what fans can expect from the next chapter of the Satan's Slaves franchise. We also dive into her dancing background, Indonesian culture, Mahabharata and Ramayana's influence in Indonesia, Indian food, dream roles, horror recommendations, and much more. If you love horror, Asian cinema, and behind-the-scenes filmmaking stories, this episode is for you! Guest: Asmara Abigail Hosts: Cami Podcast: Thalabuddy Podcast 00:00 Intro 01:06 Asmara Abigail's Journey | Working with Joko Anwar | Growing Up as a '90s Kid 06:50 Becoming Indonesia's Horror Icon | The Success of Satan's Slaves 12:50 Behind Till Death Do Us Part 16:34 Why Indonesian Horror Is Taking Over | The Satan's Slaves Post-Credits Mystery 19:42 First Impressions of India | Falling in Love with Indian Food 26:18 Why Mahabharata (2013) Became a Phenomenon in Indonesia 29:29 Indonesia's Own Version of Ramayana 31:11 Working with Joko Anwar – What Makes Him So Special? 34:59 Leading Satan's Slaves 3 | What Fans Can Expect 40:21 Is It Weird Watching Yourself on Screen? 41:43 Why Indonesian Horror Is Winning Global Audiences 44:08 Sumala | Why Indonesian Filmmakers Take Bigger Creative Risks 48:07 Horror Acting: More Physically Exhausting or Mentally Draining? 50:53 Behind The Stone Turtle 53:42 Dream Role 54:40 Asmara's Dancing Background 57:12 Indonesian Horror Movie Recommendations 58:58 Rapid Fire | Indian Movie Recommendations 1:04:27 Outro 📱 Follow Thalabuddy Instagram ►   / thethalabuddy   Business Enquiries ► [email protected] ⚠️ Copyright Disclaimer (Fair Use) Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for Fair Use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. This video may contain short clips, images, memes, social media content, or promotional material used solely for commentary, criticism, parody, review, and educational purposes. All rights belong to their respective owners. No copyright infringement is intended. ⚠️ Disclaimer This video is intended purely for entertainment, parody, and commentary. The reactions are our personal opinions and are not intended to insult, defame, or target any individual, creator, community, or organization.