Mimi Lana’s Most Challenging Role Yet in Polong

TLDR: Actress Mimi Lana describes filming Polong as one of the most challenging experiences of her career.

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A Different Kind of Horror in Polong

Actress Mimi Lana describes filming Polong as one of the most challenging experiences of her career. Directed by Zulkarnain Azhar, the horror film combines intense scares with brutal visuals, setting it apart from typical local productions.

According to Mimi Lana, Polong feels visually and emotionally different from other projects she has worked on, almost like acting in a foreign film.

The movie also has two versions: one for Malaysian cinemas and another for international film festivals.

Mimi Lana Blood Bath Sequence

Mimi Lana endured several intense scenes during filming, including an all-night blood bath sequence.

She reportedly sat covered in fake blood from 7 PM until 6 AM the next morning, with the effects leaving her hair stiff from the blood and makeup.

The makeup process itself took around two to three hours before each shoot. Some scenes required her face to appear flawless, while others showed severe damage.

Without revealing too much, Mimi Lana hinted that the film includes bold and graphic moments, while still carrying a meaningful message.

Creepy Filming Locations for Polong

Filming took place at an abandoned flat complex in Bukit Beruntung and a closed-down prison in Johor, giving the production an authentically eerie atmosphere.

The locations were especially unsettling during night shoots.

Mimi Lana shared that filming at 3 or 4 AM could be particularly startling, especially when actors in ghost costumes suddenly walked past. Despite the creepy surroundings, the cast did not experience any supernatural disturbances, as the team took careful precautions throughout production.

Why She Chose This Project

Mimi Lana explained that she does not choose projects based only on the size or popularity of a production. For her, the strength of the story and the depth of the character matter most. She values both commercial studio projects and independent productions, especially when they allow her to explore emotional storytelling.

She described Polong as the boldest local film she has ever been involved in and expressed excitement about seeing the final result on the big screen.