{
  "id": 14342411,
  "title": "Spirit of the Coin game sparks supernatural chaos in ‘Kacau’, out in cinemas Nov 12",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/spirit-of-the-coin-game-sparks-supernatural-chaos-in-kacau-out-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T01:48:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/10/14/spirit-of-the-coin-game-sparks-supernatural-chaos-in-kacau-out-in-cinemas-nov-12/239009"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kuala Lumpur, October 14 - An abandoned shopping mall, a mysterious faceless entity, and a game gone awry form the foundation of the upcoming horror thriller Kacau. The film, directed by Muzzamer Rahman and adapted from Ariff Adly's bestselling novel, is set to hit cinemas on November 12. The trailer and poster were unveiled on October 12 and 13, respectively, and have already been shared on social media.\n\nDesigned by Lah Hamid, the trailer poster depicts a faceless being towering over the seven main characters, suggesting the supernatural peril that awaits them. These characters are portrayed by Evanatie Sannie, Sadiq M. Jamil, Fimie Don, Idan Aedan, Khayrisyah Kemal, Arfie Shah, and Nurel Baharin. The trailer offers viewers a glimpse of the film's ominous atmosphere, showcasing an abandoned shopping mall as the backdrop for the unfolding horror. It also hints at the faceless entity's appearance, scenes of characters being attacked, and the Spirit of the Coin game that initiates the terrifying events.\n\nKacau is slated to play in 80 theaters nationwide, and the production team anticipates robust audience support during the film's initial four-day run. Director Muzzamer Rahman revealed that while author Ariff Adly was not involved in technical filmmaking aspects, his impact on the film was unequivocal. Central to Kacau's narrative is a group of friends who, in their pursuit of playing Spirit of the Coin, find themselves entangled with a supernatural entity. Initially a ghost-hunting endeavor, the adventure swiftly escalates into a desperate battle for survival against the haunting. With its eerie setting and enigmatic antagonist, Kacau aims to deliver a fresh wave of supernatural suspense to local cinema audiences this November.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — An abandoned shopping mall, a mysterious faceless entity, and a game that takes a terrifyin...",
  "key_points": [
    "Abandoned mall serves as horror backdrop in Kacau",
    "Faceless entity threatens seven main characters",
    "Spirit of the Coin game triggers supernatural chaos"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Adapting a bestselling novel into a supernatural thriller signals a strategic push to bring established literary horror narratives to local cinema audiences through high-stakes survival stories.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}