Kuntilanak is a female ghost in Malay and Indonesian folklore. It is believed to be the ghost of a woman who died during childbirth, and is often depicted as having long, dark hair, wearing a white dress, and with a head that can twist 180 degrees. Kuntilanak is said to haunt forests and abandoned buildings, and is often associated with feelings of doom and misfortune. Legend has it that seeing a Kuntilanak is a sign of impending death.