Mat Toyol (1969)

Mat Toyol (1969) poster

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.

Director: Mat Sentol
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 103 min
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Production: Cathay-Keris Films
Country: Singapore
Language: Bahasa melayu
Original Language: ms
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Frequently Asked Questions

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?
Mat Toyol stars Mat Sentol, Omar Hitam, Momo Latiff, Dollah Sarawak, Din Wan Chik.
How long is Mat Toyol?
Mat Toyol has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
What genre is Mat Toyol?
Mat Toyol is a Comedy film.
Where was Mat Toyol produced?
Mat Toyol was produced in Singapore.