Picture: The Elixir – Mowin Pictures
Earlier this year the Thai zombie film Ziam was released on Netflix, and later this year it’s Indonesia’s turn to impress with Kimo Stamboel’s The Elixir. Here’s everything we know about The Elixir on Netflix.
The Elixir is an upcoming Indonesian Netflix Original zombie horror-thriller film directed by Kimo Stamboel. The script was written by the team of Kimo Stamboel, Agasyah Karim, and Khalid Kashogi. It was produced by Mowin Pictures, with Edwin Nazir listed as a producer.
When is The Elixir coming to Netflix?
At the time of writing, Netflix has yet to announce a release date for The Elixir. However, it has been reported by Variety that the film has been listed as part of Netflix’s lineup of Indonesian films for 2025.
What is the plot of The Elixir?
A zombie outbreak is accidentally triggered in a remote village near the city of Yogyakarta when the owner of a family-run herbal medicine business attempts to innovate a new recipe.
Picture: The Elixir – Mowin Pictures
Who are the cast members of The Elixir?
In order of IMDb’s STARmeter the cast of The Elixir is the following:
- Marthino Lio (Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash).
- Kiki Narndra (Impetigore).
- Eva Celia Latjuba (Eva Celia: A Long Way).
- Donna Damara (Lovely Man).
- Mikha Tambayong (Promise).
- Varren Arianda Calief (Sumala).
- Dimas Anggara (Dancing in the Rain).
What is the production status of The Elixir?
Development
Filming Scheduled
Filming Ongoing
Post-Production
Filming took place in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, between June 10 and August 23, 2024. It has been in post-production for almost a year.
The director of The Elixir, Kimo Stamboel, had the following to say back when productions started:
“It has been an incredible experience for me to begin the production of the film Abadi Nan Jaya. This is my first time directing a zombie-themed film, and I am very proud because this film not only introduces a new horror element for me but also showcases and elevates Indonesian culture on the international stage through our collaboration with Netflix.”
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