The House on Autumn Hill
| Company type | Web drama series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Founder | Azhar Amirulhisyam (developer) |
Key people | Yusry Abdul Halim (director), Azhar Amirulhisyam (developer) |
| Products | Web drama series |
| Parent | Independent Pictures |
| Website | www |
The House on Autumn Hill (Malay: Nenek Bongkok Tiga) is a Malaysian web drama series released in 2023, directed by Yusry Abdul Halim and developed by Azhar Amirulhisyam. Starring Hun Haqeem, Meerqeen, Sherie Merlis, Sofia Jane, Sara Ali, and Syafie Naswip, the show debuted on Viu from February 9 to March 30, 2023, with two episodes made available every Thursday. The series received widespread critical praise, winning five prominent awards at the Asian Academy Creative Awards, including honors for Best Original Production by a Streamer/OTT and Best Visual Effects.
Synopsis
Eight strangers find themselves awakening inside a mansion occupied by an elderly hunchback woman. They are confined not only within the walls of the house and its adjacent forest but also trapped in a mysterious alternate dimension. As dangers intensify, they must succeed in a sequence of challenges orchestrated by the woman in order to secure their release.
Cast
- Hun Haqeem as Zamir
- Meerqeen as Adi
- Sherie Merlis as Nenek
- Sofia Jane as Samira
- Sara Ali as Alis
- Syafie Naswip as Sani
- Sara Mack Lubis as Malia
- Rykarl Iskandar as Zaid
- Fimie Don as Mior
- Syazwan Zulkifly as Salim
- Ashraf Muslim as Haikal
- Esma Daniel as Hateem
- Aida Aris as Marni
- Dhia Irdina as Hana (child)
- Hana Thia as Kaira
- Iskandar Syahidan as Hairi
- Khai Sabri as Depressed Man/Taufiq
- Louisa Chong as Aunty Koh
- Khairil Anwar as Adi's father
- Nor Albaniah Raffie as Adi's mother
- Fazlina Ahmad Daud as Taufiq's mother
- Khir Rahman as Land Owner
Production
Announced on December 1, 2022, during a press event, The House on Autumn Hill was revealed as one of five original series produced by Viu for 2023. Helmed by director Yusry Abdul Halim, recognized for his work on Ganjil and She Was Pretty (Malaysia), this horror drama featuring supernatural themes has attracted considerable attention across social media platforms. The production was managed by Independent Pictures under Zurina Ramli’s leadership, the same company behind Viu titles such as She Was Pretty (Malaysia) and Black Season 2. The series was created by Azhar Amirulhisyam, who has penned multiple Viu projects including Ganjil and Seribu Nina. Filming spanned 55 days to reach completion.
At the 2023 Asian Academy Creative Awards, The House on Autumn Hill achieved five national victories representing Malaysia—the highest tally among local productions.
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Asian Academy Creative Awards | Best Original Productions by a Streamer/OTT | The House on Autumn Hill | Template:Won (Malaysia) | |
| Best Direction (Fiction) | Yusry Abdul Halim | Template:Won (Malaysia) | |||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Syafie Naswip | Template:Won (Malaysia) | |||
| Best Editing | Johan Bahar | Template:Won (Grand) | |||
| Best Visual or Special FX in TV Series or Feature Film | Yureka FX | Template:Won (Malaysia) | |||
| Asian Television Awards | Best Digital Fiction Program/Series | The House on Autumn Hill | Template:Nominated | ||
| Best Screenplay | Azhar Amirulhisyam | Template:Nominated |
Release
The House on Autumn Hill debuted simultaneously on Viu and Astro Ria on February 9, 2023, with two episodes broadcast back-to-back.
External Links
- The House on Autumn Hill available on Viu