Magi
Olivia, A New York-based journalist travels to Turkey when she receives news that her sister Marla is pregnant. Marla recently ended a relationship but decides to keep the baby and that's when sinister things begin to occur.
Why it matters
A slow-burning folk horror that weaves ancient Turkish mysticism into modern pregnancy dread, grounding cosmic unease in a family drama.
- Harnesses atmospheric dread over cheap scares, leaning on unsettling rituals and shadowy landscapes.
- For fans of maternal horror with a folkloric twist—think “The Wailing” meets “The Babadook” in tone and mood.
- Practical effects and cultural authenticity give the supernatural elements weight beyond typical pregnancy paranoia.
- Not for those craving fast-paced frights—this one simmers, demanding patience and attention to its layered mythology.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
57
Supernatural
100
Creature
0
Disturbing
67
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
0
Survival
33
