The Figurine: Araromire
Araromire
Two buddies and a girl, down on their luck, have their lives changed when one of them discovers a mysterious figurine in an abandoned shrine which, according to legend, bestows seven years of good luck. But no one told them about the next seven years...
Why it matters
A gripping Nigerian folk horror that weaves mythology and urban struggle into a dark tale of fate’s double edge.
- Pioneering Nollywood horror that blends traditional Yoruba lore with modern-day anxieties.
- Tense atmosphere anchored by grounded performances, turning superstition into palpable dread.
- Explores the price of fortune with a slow-burn rhythm that rewards patient viewers.
- For fans of folk horror and global genre cinema hungry for fresh cultural perspectives beyond Western settings.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
83
Psychological
71
Supernatural
100
Creature
0
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
99
Survival
33
