The Night
آن شب
An Iranian couple living in the US become trapped inside a hotel when insidious events force them to face the secrets that have come between them, in a night that never ends.
Why it matters
A claustrophobic psychological horror that turns a haunted hotel stay into a dark meditation on cultural displacement and marital trauma.
- Blends Iranian folklore with Western horror tropes, creating a unique cross-cultural nightmare.
- Tense atmosphere built on silence and creeping dread rather than jump scares — a slow burn that rewards patience.
- Strong performances anchor the supernatural elements in real emotional stakes, elevating the genre trappings.
- For fans of existential horror and ghost stories that double as personal reckonings, echoing vibes from Ari Aster and Panos Cosmatos.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
100
Psychological
86
Supernatural
60
Creature
0
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
99
Survival
50
