The Hole, 309 Days to the Bloodiest Tragedy

Plot

When a spate of gruesome killings rocks the countryside in East Jakarta, army officer Soegeng is tasked with clearing up rumours about the military’s involvement. Soegeng’s investigation, however, confronts him with the foundations of corruption – a truth too close for comfort.

About The Hole, 309 Days to the Bloodiest Tragedy

The Hole, 309 Days to the Bloodiest Tragedy (Indonesian: Lobang Buaya: 309 Hari Sebelum Tragedi Berdarah) is a 2026 Horror thriller film written and directed by Hanung Bramantyo. The film, set in 1960s Indonesia, centers on the village of Lubang Buaya, where a series of unexplained murders occur on the 30th of each month. Victims are found with holes and strange messages written on their faces. The film is inspired by the theories surrounding 30 September Movement of 1965 events at Lubang Buaya, where six army generals were assassinated during a failed military coup. It blends historical references with elements of folklore and the supernatural. It will have its world premiere in the Harbour section at the 55th International Film Festival Rotterdam on 3 February 2026.

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