{
  "id": 7711006,
  "title": "‘Pemuja Syaitan’: Liyana Jasmay puts a Malaysian spin on ‘Fear Street’ for feature directing debut (VIDEO)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/pemuja-syaitan-liyana-jasmay-puts-a-malaysian-spin-on-fear-street-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T05:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/09/16/pemuja-syaitan-liyana-jasmay-puts-a-malaysian-spin-on-fear-street-for-feature-directing-debut-video/235380"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — Malaysian actress Liyana Jasmay is making her debut as a feature film director with the supernatural horror-thriller Pemuja Syaitan. After previously appearing in numerous projects throughout the 2000s, including films like Histeria (2008) and Papadom (2009), Liyana is venturing into the world of filmmaking. The film, which officially premiered at 10Star Cinemas, blends supernatural horror with mystery and thriller elements, focusing on friendship, betrayal, and secrets that threaten to resurface. The cast includes Zul Ariffin, Elizabeth Tan, Nadhir Nasar, and Aila Azizul, among others. Pemuja Syaitan draws inspiration from the popular American series Fear Street, while still maintaining a distinctly Malaysian identity. Liyana acknowledges the influence of Fear Street but aims to create a unique experience for local audiences. The film is set to open nationwide on October 15, 2026.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — Malaysian actress Liyana Jasmay needs little introduction, having appeared in numerous pro...",
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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."
}