Modern Indonesian horror relies heavily on cheap CGI. Paku Kuntilanak was released during the tail end of the "practical effects" era.

(nail) into the back of a Kuntilanak’s neck will turn her into a beautiful, docile woman—or at least pin her spirit into a physical form. This mechanic serves as the central plot device, driving the conflict between the human characters and the supernatural entity. Cinematic Style and Reception Melodramatic Horror : Like many films from Indonesian cinema during this period, Paku Kuntilanak