Original film title in Malay: Sumpah Pontianak English title: The Curse of Pontianak Directed by B. N. Rao Written by Abdul Razak (story) Language: Malay Starring: Maria Menado, Mustapha Maarof, Salmah Ahmad Produced by Cathay-Keris Film Locations: Kampongs on the east coast of Singapore (at Siglap, Padang Terbakar and Tanah Merah)   ‘PONTIANAK’ IS ONE AMONG THE NUMEROUS VAMPIRE-GHOSTS that thrive in Malay folklores and is commonly described as the ghost of a woman who died in childbirth, often taking […]

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