What if a ghost was more afraid of humans than humans were of ghosts?

That unusual idea sits at the heart of Harusnya Horror, a new Indonesian horror comedy directed by Reza Oktovian, better known as Reza Arap. Scheduled to hit Indonesian cinemas on August 20, 2026, the film combines supernatural elements, comedy, friendship, and an unexpected journey of self-discovery.

The film is particularly notable as Reza Arap’s feature-film directorial debut, while he also takes on the lead role. Produced by Ess Jay Pictures, Harusnya Horror features a cast made up of content creators, members of AAA Clan, and actors—including the late Lula Lahfah, whose appearance makes the film especially meaningful for her fans.

A Ghost With a Very Unusual Mission

Harusnya Horror follows a man known simply as Mas, who dies suddenly just as he is about to watch the final episode of his favorite anime.

For Mas, dying does not mean giving up on discovering how the anime ends.

In the afterlife, he is given a chance to return to the human world—but there is a catch. Mas must successfully scare 100,000 people within 30 days.

If he completes the mission, he may finally get the chance to return and watch the anime episode he never got to see.

There is just one major problem: Mas is a terrible ghost.

Rather than being terrifying, he is actually scared of humans. His inability to act like a conventional horror-movie ghost becomes the source of much of the film’s comedy, turning what should be a frightening mission into an increasingly chaotic adventure.

When a Ghost Meets Fake Horror Creators

Mas eventually crosses paths with a group of struggling horror-content creators.

The group is facing financial difficulties and desperately needs viral content to attract viewers and generate income. Their unexpected encounter with Mas gives them an idea: why not make him the star of their horror videos?

The arrangement seems perfect.

Mas needs to scare people. The creators need entertaining horror content. Together, they can stage terrifying incidents for the camera and hopefully rack up enough views to solve both of their problems.

What begins as a simple business arrangement, however, gradually becomes something much more meaningful.

As they spend more time together, Mas begins to see the creators as more than business partners. They become his closest companions—almost like a family he never expected to find.

And that is where the story takes a more emotional turn.

A Choice Between a Second Chance and Family

With his deadline approaching, Mas is eventually forced to confront a difficult decision.

Should he focus on completing his mission and securing the chance to fulfill his personal wish? Or should he risk everything to protect the people who have come to mean so much to him?

This conflict gives Harusnya Horror more depth than a straightforward horror comedy. Beneath its supernatural premise and comedic situations, the film explores friendship, sacrifice, belonging, and the meaning of family.

The result is a story in which the biggest challenge for a ghost may not be frightening humans—but deciding what truly matters to him.

Reza Arap Makes His Feature-Film Directorial Debut

For Reza Arap, Harusnya Horror represents an important new chapter in his career.

Best known as a content creator, streamer, musician, and digital personality, Reza steps behind the camera for the first time as a feature-film director while simultaneously playing the main character.

He also contributed to the story alongside Rahabi Mandra and Syahrun Ramadhan.

His background in digital entertainment is reflected in the film’s premise, particularly its focus on horror content creators chasing viral success. The story brings together the world of online content creation with a supernatural comedy, creating a concept that feels particularly relevant to today’s entertainment landscape.

Reza Arap Praises AAA Clan’s Acting

Reza is also joined by several members of AAA Clan, whose involvement gives the film an especially strong connection to the creator community.

Speaking at a press conference at XXI Epicentrum in Kuningan, South Jakarta, on August 13, 2026, Reza said he was satisfied with the performances delivered by the AAA Clan members.

He praised them for giving their best, particularly as this was a new experience for many of them.

However, Reza also encouraged the creators not to stop here and urged them to continue exploring their potential as actors.

He particularly wants the cast to develop beyond simply playing characters that resemble their online personalities.

Tepe Was the Most Challenging to Direct

When asked which AAA Clan member was the most difficult to direct, Reza jokingly pointed to Teguh Prakoso, or Tepe.

The reason was surprisingly simple: Tepe had trouble stopping himself from blinking while delivering his lines.

According to Reza, some scenes had to be repeated numerous times simply because they were waiting for Tepe to stop blinking during dialogue.

The behind-the-scenes story offers a glimpse into the lighter atmosphere surrounding the production—and perhaps hints at the kind of comedic chemistry audiences can expect from the cast.

Lula Lahfah’s Final Film

One of the most emotional aspects of Harusnya Horror is the involvement of Lula Lahfah, making the film her final movie appearance.

Lula stars alongside Reza Arap and Tierison, and her presence gives the August 20 release an additional significance for audiences who followed her career.

Reza has previously emphasized that he and the production team did not want to exploit Lula’s passing as a promotional tool. Instead, they wanted Harusnya Horror to remain a work they created together and one that audiences could experience as a film in its own right.

Her involvement nevertheless adds a deeply personal dimension to the movie and makes its theatrical release a poignant moment for her fans and fellow creators.

Horror, Comedy, and Fantasy in One Package

At its core, Harusnya Horror blends horror, comedy, and fantasy.

The film features familiar supernatural ingredients—ghosts, the afterlife, and a mission involving terrified humans—but flips the usual formula on its head.

Instead of humans desperately trying to escape a terrifying ghost, the central character is a ghost who is desperately trying to deal with humans.

That reversal is arguably the film’s biggest hook.

With an approximately 106-minute runtime and a 13+ age classification, Harusnya Horror is positioned as an accessible supernatural comedy for Indonesian audiences.

Who Stars in Harusnya Horror?

The cast includes a mix of creators and actors, including:

• Reza Oktovian (Reza Arap)
• Lula Lahfah
• Tierison
• Garry Ang
• Yukatheo
• King Aloy
• Bravyson
• Niko Junius
• Ibot
• Teguh Prakoso (Tepe)
• Yoshua Marcellos (Cellos)
• Malka Rafasya
• Heroe Soewarno
• Ronny P. Tjandra
• Reyna Venska

Why Harusnya Horror Is Worth Watching

There are plenty of Indonesian horror films built around ghosts, haunted locations, and supernatural threats. Harusnya Horror, however, takes a very different approach.

Its central joke is simple but effective: the ghost is the one who is scared.

Combined with a story about struggling content creators, a mission from the afterlife, an unlikely found family, and Reza Arap’s first feature-film directing effort, the film offers something beyond conventional horror.

The involvement of AAA Clan adds another layer of curiosity for fans of Indonesia’s creator scene, while Lula Lahfah’s final film appearance gives the project a special emotional significance.

Ultimately, Harusnya Horror looks set to be a horror movie that does not take itself too seriously—but still has something heartfelt to say about friendship, sacrifice, and finding a family in unexpected places.

Mark your calendar: Harusnya Horror arrives in Indonesian cinemas on August 20, 2026.