Kimo Stamboel

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Kimo Stamboel stands as a pioneering force in Indonesian horror. His 2023 film Dancing Village: The Curse Begins became the highest-grossing horror film in Indonesia's history, a remarkable feat. His 2025 Netflix release The Elixir topped the global non-English chart, bringing Indonesian zombies to the world. With The Night Comes for Us, he delivered one of the most acclaimed action films of the decade, holding a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score. His ability to blend folklore with modern horror has earned him the title 'Indonesian master of horror' from international press.

AwardsWhile Kimo Stamboel has not won major individual awards, his films have received critical acclaim and commercial success. He received a Citra Award nomination for Best Director for Headshot in 2016. His work on The Night Comes for Us earned a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score, and Dancing Village broke box office records. These achievements highlight his influence in Indonesian genre cinema.

Records & Feats

Highest-grossing horror film in Indonesian box office history

Box Office·2023

Dancing Village: The Curse Begins became Indonesia's number one horror hit at the box office.

First Indonesian zombie film to top Netflix global non-English chart

Streaming·2025

The Elixir reached #1 on Netflix's global non-English film chart shortly after release.