Film on 'killer' shaman a hit

Film on 'killer' shaman a hit

MEDAN, North Sumatra: A newly released movie about a shaman
who has admitted killing 42 clients in Deli Serdang district is
proving a big success.

Movie theaters showing the film, which cost Rp 1 billion
(US$100,000) to make, have been packed, Antara reported
yesterday.

The authorities classified the film "for adults only" because
of its sex and violence scenes but many children have been
allowed to watch it.

The movie is based on the 48-year-old Datuk who butchered and
sexually molested the victims. He was arrested last year and is
currently on trial for the crimes.

Made by PT Diwangkara Citra Swara Film, it is showing at Plaza
Medan, Benteng, Perisa, Aksara, Majestic in Medan and a theater
in Binjai. (pan)