Monstrum

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75 Episode

Monstrum - Season 2 Episode 17 Pontianak: The Vampiric Ghost of Southeast Asia ()

The pontianak, or kuntilanak, has long been a staple of Malay horror. In addition to serving as an allegory for the tension between traditional and modern cultural and spiritual practices, these monsters gave name to a real city. In this episode, you’ll learn how Islamic trade routes, animism, and the role of women in Southeast Asia contribute to stories of this notorious ghost.


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48 minutes 2024 HD

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