Dance of the Damned

Dance of the Damned follows Darso, a street performer who returns to his home village after his wife and unborn child were killed by criminals. Upon his arrival, he finds the community plagued by a struggle against a corrupt developer and a ritual that awakens sinister entities. Darso becomes entangled with these dark forces, which are tied to the woman he loved.

This production is a co-production between India, Indonesia, and Malaysia, released on May 27, 2026. It is the fifth film directed by Charles Gozali, following The Unholy, The Devil's Lair, The Damnation, and The Unholy 2. Gozali also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Asaf Antariksa and Dharma Putra. The movie is set within the same universe as the 2022 film Qodrat.

The ensemble cast features Marthino Lio in the lead role of Darso, supported by Clara Bernadeth, Derby Romero, Dayinta Melira, Khiva Iskak, and Vonny Anggraini. A total of 41 credited actors and 41 credited crew members contributed to the film, which was produced by Linda Gozali Arya through Legacy Pictures, Visual Media Studio, Magma Entertainment, and Caravan Studio. The film blends elements of action, drama, fantasy, horror, and thriller across a runtime of 101 minutes.