JAKARTA, Indonesia – What if unimaginable wealth came with the ultimate price?

That chilling question lies at the heart of The Tao Exorcist, a supernatural horror film that blends demonic possession, forbidden black magic, and long-buried family secrets into one terrifying story. The film opens in Indonesian cinemas on August 5, 2026, including major theater chains such as CGV Cinemas and Cinépolis Cinemas.

A Possession That Uncovers Something Far More Sinister

The story follows Xiao Tuo, a young Taoist exorcist who begins to suspect that his classmate, Nianqi, has fallen under the influence of a malevolent force. What initially appears to be a case of demonic possession soon reveals a far darker truth.

As Xiao Tuo investigates, he discovers that Nianqi’s stepfather, Zhen-Kai, has been practicing forbidden black magic rituals in pursuit of wealth and prosperity. But every ritual demands a horrifying sacrifice—and the debt must eventually be paid in blood.

When the Price of Wealth Becomes Death

As Zhen-Kai prepares for his final and most dangerous ritual, Nianqi’s siblings begin displaying increasingly disturbing behavior, suggesting that an evil force has already taken hold of the family.

With supernatural terror escalating and innocent lives at stake, Xiao Tuo races against time to stop a deadly ceremony before more victims are claimed.

But the deeper he digs, the more personal the nightmare becomes.

A Dark Past Refuses to Stay Buried

Xiao Tuo’s investigation uncovers a shocking connection between the demonic entity, his own father, and a mysterious missing-person case that occurred 15 years earlier.

What begins as an exorcism soon evolves into a chilling journey through family secrets, generational curses, and the devastating consequences of forbidden rituals.

As the truth emerges, Xiao Tuo must confront not only an ancient evil but also the darkness hidden within his own past.

One Week Until the Horror Begins

Driven by eerie atmosphere, supernatural mythology, and relentless suspense, The Tao Exorcist explores the terrifying cost of greed and the belief that fortune can be bought through dark forces.

As the film’s haunting tagline warns:Some believe black magic can change your fate overnight. But when the time comes to pay the price, no one can escape.

The Tao Exorcist opens in cinemas across Indonesia on August 5, 2026. With just one week to go, horror fans can prepare for a chilling tale where every ritual demands a sacrifice—and some debts can only be paid with a life.