Horror returns to the stage with pontianak-inspired 'Melur The Musical'


'Melur The Musical', an original musical from theatre company Liver And Lung, is set to open at PJPAC in Petaling Jaya on Feb 16. Photo: Liver And Lung

Pontianak! Just the very mention of the word sends a shiver down the spine of most Malaysians.

This vengeful creature, believed to be the spirit of a woman who died in childbirth, has permeated our local folk stories and films for as long as most of us can remember.

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