Vina: Before 7 Days

People went in expecting it to be a movie storyline, but that's the mistake. It's a true story, they made this film to showcase the true incident that happened to the both of them.

It's not a film that you can sit and review on the screenplay or their acting. It may be hard for some people to actually feel the pain of the victim, but it has happened for real and it has been proven.

The only part that I was not satisfied is they should have also emphasized on the story of the other guy who also got murdered, I felt like all the spotlight was on Vina but by right the guy also should receive the same amount of justice as Vina did.

It's a film to bring justice to the victims. So please don't review or rate low just because you don't like it as a film.

Vina: Sebelum 7 Hari attempts to present itself as a socially conscious film highlighting a tragic crime, but instead delivers a disturbing narrative that dangerously blurs the line between awareness and romanticization of violence.

The most alarming issue lies in the film's tone and visual language, which often aestheticize the very trauma it claims to condemn. Scenes depicting rape and physical abuse are shot with a dramatic flair that feels exploitative rather than empathetic-framed with soft lighting, slow motion, and melodramatic music that uncomfortably resemble romance tropes. Instead of centering the victim's pain and humanity, the film gives disproportionate emotional weight to the perpetrators, almost inviting sympathy or intrigue around them.

This is not just tone-deaf storytelling-it's harmful. In a country where gender-based violence is still frequently downplayed, a film like this bears responsibility to educate and advocate, not stylize and sensationalize. Sadly, Vina: Sebelum 7 Hari fails to handle its sensitive subject with the maturity and respect it demands.

What should have been a powerful tribute to a victim's voice ends up feeling more like a glossy reenactment made for shock value than a sincere call for justice.

This is the worst horror movie I've ever watched, adapted from the true story of the Vina Cirebon case from 2016. This movie is really bad and really exploits the Vina Cirebon case, as if Vina in this movie is made like an antagonist character and everything is exaggerated. If someone is addicted to PMO watching this movie I'm sure he won't ejaculate after watching this movie, Dee Company is a production house that likes to exploit real cases or likes money milking from events that go viral on TikTok or on the internet and old comics, once in a while they never make a movie that I can at least give a score above 6. I crown Dee Company as the worst production house in all of Indonesia.

Actually, the story of victim 'Vina' has already been known by people, especially Indonesian. Most of them knew the story because it was un-usual case. The case was revealed by 'a ghost' that possesses Vina's best friend.

No special in this film, story that we knew already, common cinematography, no special effects, slow story telling at the begining. However, the positive thing is, the case is starting the new stage, people encourage police department to find the rest of 3 murders that still not caught yet.

So, people watched because the curios, that's it...

The last, some part of the story wasn't from original story, film director added some 'spices' in the film to entertain spectators.

In Vina: Before 7 Days, the grim reality of a true crime story from Indonesia is brought to the screen with a chilling blend of horror and tragedy. The film begins with the unsettling discovery of two bodies by the roadside, initially presumed to be victims of a traffic accident. The deceased are Vina, a 16-year-old girl, and her friend Eky. However, the horrific state of Vina's body quickly casts doubt on the accident theory. Witnesses report her body being mutilated beyond recognition, with unnatural cuts and broken limbs that suggest a more sinister cause of death.

Vina's family, unable to accept the official narrative, becomes haunted by the incongruities surrounding her demise. Their grief and suspicion drive the story forward, as they notice the unnatural injuries on her body-cuts and breaks inconsistent with those from a typical vehicle accident.

As a Malaysian unfamiliar with this case that shook Indonesia, I found myself deeply disturbed by the fact that these events are based on true stories. The climax of the film, occurring on the sixth day after Vina's death, involves a possession that reveals the horrifying truth. Linda, Vina's friend, becomes possessed by Vina's spirit, providing a conduit for the deceased to communicate and unravel the mystery surrounding her death.

The inclusion of real recordings of Vina's spirit allegedly possessing Linda at the end of the film adds a layer of authenticity and discomfort, reminding the audience that these events, as sensational as they seem, are rooted in reality. This element is particularly disturbing, as it underscores the fact that such tragic and violent events have real-life counterparts.

The retelling of this story is notably commercial, designed to be easily understood by a wide audience. The filmmakers have managed to balance the need for mass appeal with the seriousness of the subject matter, creating a narrative that is both accessible and profoundly impactful. The ghostly apparitions and jump scares predominantly target the antagonist, symbolizing his overwhelming guilt and internal torment. These moments serve not merely to frighten but to underscore the psychological horror of living with one's misdeeds.

By dramatizing these events, Vina: Before 7 Days rekindles public interest in finding the true perpetrators, urging viewers to look beyond the surface and question deeper truths. It serves as a poignant reminder of the pain and suffering behind real-life tragedies, compelling us to seek justice and truth.

In conclusion, Vina: Before 7 Days is more than just a horror film; it is a sobering reflection on the nature of violence, justice, and the human capacity for both cruelty and resilience. As we are drawn into Vina's tragic story, we are reminded of the real lives impacted by such events. May Vina's soul find peace, and may the truth, however elusive, eventually come to light.