Mat Toyol
Synopsis
For selfish and petty gains, the village head enlists the help of the medicine man to conjure a toyol (child spirit) for him to own. However, the medicine man constantly fails in his concoctions. They hear rumours of Mat possessing the ability to conjure toyols and decide to take advantage of him, recruiting Mat as the medicine man’s assistant to do the hard work. Meanwhile, the medicine man’s wife who is frustrated with her husband’s failures, leaves home to reclaim a dark heritage of her own. As Mat seeks the secret ingredient for the concoction, he experiences hysterical encounters with the world of black magic, witches, talking animals and dancing skeletons.
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- Director
- Mat Sentol
- Original Title
- Mat Toyol
- Country of Origin
- Singapore
- Spoken Languages
- Malay
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Cathay-Keris Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mat Sentol
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Mat Sentol
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What is Mat Toyol about?
For selfish and petty gains, the village head enlists the help of the medicine man to conjure a toyol (child spirit) for him to own. However, the medicine man constantly fails in his concoctions. They hear rumours of Mat possessing the ability to conjure toyols and decide to take advantage of him, recruiting Mat as the medicine man’s assistant to do the hard work. Meanwhile, the medicine man’s wife who is frustrated with her husband’s failures, leaves home to reclaim a dark heritage of her own. As Mat seeks the secret ingredient for the concoction, he experiences hysterical encounters with the world of black magic, witches, talking animals and dancing skeletons.
Who directed Mat Toyol?
Mat Toyol was directed by Mat Sentol.
Who stars in Mat Toyol?
The principal cast of Mat Toyol includes Mat Sentol, Omar Hitam, Momo Latiff, Dollah Sarawak, Din Wan Chik.
When was Mat Toyol released and how long is it?
Mat Toyol was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.