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Crazy Desire 1973

★ 7.01 votes95 min📅 1973-01-01

Set amid the quiet corridors of a retirement home in 1973, *Crazy Desire* follows a dedicated nurse whose arrival coincides with a chilling wave of unexplained deaths among the residents.

Director: Ali Shahab

Cast

Suzzanna
Suzzanna
Piah
Dicky Suprapto
Tan Tjeng Bok
Tan Tjeng Bok
Husin Lubis
Nurnaningsih
Habibah
Syamsuddin Syafei
Bissu Usman
Bissu Usman
Ardi HS
Arie Suprapto
Arie

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crazy Desire (1973) about?

*Crazy Desire* centers on a compassionate nurse who starts a new job at a retirement home, only to witness a series of mysterious deaths among the elderly residents. As she digs deeper, she uncovers unsettling connections between the victims and a hidden web of emotions—greed, vengeance, and unfulfilled longing—that threaten to consume them all.

Who directed Crazy Desire?

Ali Shahab directed *Crazy Desire*, known for his atmospheric storytelling in Indonesian horror and thriller films of the 1970s.

Who stars in Crazy Desire?

The film stars Suzzanna, Dicky Suprapto, Tan Tjeng Bok, Husin Lubis, and Nurnaningsih, with Habibah rounding out the ensemble cast.

Is Crazy Desire (1973) worth watching?

While not widely rated, *Crazy Desire* offers a gripping blend of mystery and horror perfect for fans of vintage psychological thrillers. Its slow-burn tension and Suzzanna's commanding presence make it a standout in the genre, despite its low-budget charm.

How long is Crazy Desire?

The runtime for *Crazy Desire* is 95 minutes.

About Crazy Desire (1973) — A Nurse's Nightmare in a Retirement Home Horror

Set amid the quiet corridors of a retirement home in 1973, *Crazy Desire* follows a dedicated nurse whose arrival coincides with a chilling wave of unexplained deaths among the residents. Directed by Ali Shahab, this Indonesian mystery-thriller blends psychological tension with supernatural undertones, weaving a story where suspicion lurks behind every smile and the line between grief and malice blurs. With Suzzanna at the heart of the suspense, the film explores themes of loneliness, the fragility of trust, and the darker impulses that can surface when fate turns cruel.

As paranoia spreads through the home, the nurse uncovers unsettling secrets tied to the residents' pasts, each death more baffling than the last. Shahab's atmospheric direction and the cast's intense performances create a moody, immersive experience—part psychological thriller, part eerie drama—where every shadow feels alive with danger. *Crazy Desire* isn't just a tale of murder; it's a haunting meditation on desire's destructive power when pushed to the edge.