Malaysia Seeks to Unravel Mysteries of Indonesian Psychological Horror 'The Most Mysterious Man'
In a bid to unlock the mysteries of Southeast Asia's psyche, Malaysian production company Phoenix Films Sdn Bhd has joined forces with Indonesian filmmaker Ismail Basbeth to co-finance his latest psychological horror project, "The Most Mysterious Man" (Raib).
This eerie tale follows a devoted craftsman who returns home to find another family living in his house and his loved ones missing. As he searches for answers, the protagonist's grip on reality begins to slip, plunging him into paranoia and violence.
The project marks Ismail Basbeth's first fully original concept, developed from inception under his media and publishing company, Ruang Basbeth Bercerita, in partnership with producer Lyza Anggraheni. The duo's previous collaboration, "Sara," premiered at the Busan International Film Festival and earned Ismail Basbeth the Best Director Award at JAFF 2023.
Developed over seven months at the prestigious Busan Asian Film School, "The Most Mysterious Man" has already garnered international recognition, earning the TAICCA Award at the Asian Contents & Film Market in 2024. The project was also selected for the Asian Producers Network 2024 at the Singapore International Film Festival.
Malaysian co-financing will enable Ruang Basbeth Bercerita to produce the film alongside Matta Cinema Production and Phoenix Films Sdn Bhd, with plans to secure additional co-production and international distribution partners ahead of a planned 2026 production start. As filming commences, fans can expect another spine-tingling tale from Ismail Basbeth, cementing his reputation as one of Southeast Asia's most innovative horror directors.
With the backing of Malaysian investors, "The Most Mysterious Man" is poised to unravel the dark mysteries that lie at the heart of Indonesian culture. Will this thrilling new project leave audiences on the edge of their seats, or will it succumb to the very paranoia and violence it so skillfully depicts?
In a bid to unlock the mysteries of Southeast Asia's psyche, Malaysian production company Phoenix Films Sdn Bhd has joined forces with Indonesian filmmaker Ismail Basbeth to co-finance his latest psychological horror project, "The Most Mysterious Man" (Raib).
This eerie tale follows a devoted craftsman who returns home to find another family living in his house and his loved ones missing. As he searches for answers, the protagonist's grip on reality begins to slip, plunging him into paranoia and violence.
The project marks Ismail Basbeth's first fully original concept, developed from inception under his media and publishing company, Ruang Basbeth Bercerita, in partnership with producer Lyza Anggraheni. The duo's previous collaboration, "Sara," premiered at the Busan International Film Festival and earned Ismail Basbeth the Best Director Award at JAFF 2023.
Developed over seven months at the prestigious Busan Asian Film School, "The Most Mysterious Man" has already garnered international recognition, earning the TAICCA Award at the Asian Contents & Film Market in 2024. The project was also selected for the Asian Producers Network 2024 at the Singapore International Film Festival.
Malaysian co-financing will enable Ruang Basbeth Bercerita to produce the film alongside Matta Cinema Production and Phoenix Films Sdn Bhd, with plans to secure additional co-production and international distribution partners ahead of a planned 2026 production start. As filming commences, fans can expect another spine-tingling tale from Ismail Basbeth, cementing his reputation as one of Southeast Asia's most innovative horror directors.
With the backing of Malaysian investors, "The Most Mysterious Man" is poised to unravel the dark mysteries that lie at the heart of Indonesian culture. Will this thrilling new project leave audiences on the edge of their seats, or will it succumb to the very paranoia and violence it so skillfully depicts?
! psychological horror from indonesia is giving me all the feels 
. like, how do you even make a film that's just about a guy losing his grip on reality? sounds super intense 
. and the fact that it's already gotten international recognition at some major film festivals is wild 
. i'm curious to know how they're gonna balance the horror elements with the mystery, tho 
. can't wait to see what basbeth comes up with 
. this 'most mysterious man' sounds super creepy, can imagine how frustating it must be 4 the main character 2 find out whats real n what's not. dont no if its gonna b good or bad but i'm defo gonna keep an eye on it 
️, and this one sounds like a total mind-bender 
! Did you know that the Asian Contents & Film Market in 2024 saw a 25% increase in international sales for Indonesian films 
? And "Sara" has already earned Ismail Basbeth over $100k at the box office 
. What's even more fascinating is the fact that the average horror movie fan will spend around 6 hours of their life binge-watching horror content 
, so this project better be on point if it wants to keep me hooked 
. As someone who's always been fascinated by the eerie and unknown, I'm curious to see how the Malaysian co-financing will enhance the film's production value 
and this seems like the perfect opportunity for us to tap into the rich cultural psyche of indonesia... idk what's gonna happen when it comes out but if ismail basbeth can deliver on his promise, we might just have ourselves a real masterpiece 
cant wait for 2026, already got my popcorn ready 
It's like, what even is real anymore?! 
Maybe we'll get a deeper dive into Indonesian culture and psyche? 
theyre just like "what if" scenarios but 4 real 
Ismail Basbeth is gonna b a legend in da industry 
& i hope "The Most Mysterious Man" gets released ASAP 