Dybbuk
Mahi, a newly married woman, brings an antique Jewish box into her home. When Mahi and her husband Sam begin to have paranormal experiences, they soon learn that the box is a dybbuk containing an evil spirit. The couple then seeks the help of a rabbi to unravel its mystery. Will they survive this ordeal before their child is born?
Why it matters
A chilling blend of supernatural dread and cultural folklore that mines Jewish mysticism for fresh terror.
- Rooted in authentic dybbuk legend, offering a rare dive into Jewish spiritual horror beyond familiar tropes.
- Tense atmosphere amplified by claustrophobic domestic settings and creeping supernatural menace.
- Strong performances ground the escalating paranoia, making the haunting feel personal, not just spectacle.
- For fans of ritualistic possession horror like The Possession or The Autopsy of Jane Doe craving a culturally specific spiritual nightmare.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
29
Supernatural
100
Creature
0
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
0
Survival
17
