Kapanlagi.com - In the midst of the surge of horror films that rely solely on jump scares and frightening scenes, Islamic horror films offer a different color in the Indonesian film industry. This genre not only presents tension but also incorporates deep religious values.
The uniqueness of these Islamic horror films lies in their ability to combine supernatural elements with noble teachings of Islam. Through the stories presented, audiences are not only entertained but also reminded of the importance of maintaining their faith and beliefs.
Let's take a look at some recommendations for Islamic horror films that can serve as entertainment while being rich in values and lessons about religion. Come on, let's check it out, KLovers!
1. KAFIR (2018)
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The Islamic horror film KAFIR tells the story of Naya who lives in a remote village with her family. Their lives change when her father begins to follow mystical rituals that contradict Islamic teachings, causing their family to be disturbed by supernatural beings.
As a result of her father's acts of polytheism, Naya must face terror from the spirits that increasingly disturb them. With the help of a cleric, they try to save her father and family from the dangerous influence of black magic that threatens their faith.
2. GHOST IN MY EYES (2021)
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The Islamic horror film GHOST IN MY EYES tells the story of Dira, a photographer who gains the ability to see supernatural beings after experiencing an accident. This ability leads her to a series of mysterious events
that threaten her safety and that of her family. In an effort to understand her new ability, Dira seeks spiritual help from a cleric. She learns that her ability is both a test and a warning to draw closer to Allah SWT.
3. JIN QARIN (2023)
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The Islamic horror film JIN QARIN tells the story of Seno, a young executive who secretly makes a pact with a qarin jin to achieve career success. However, this pact brings unforeseen consequences as the jin begins to disrupt his home life with Alya and their daughter, Reva.
The situation becomes more complicated when Wina, his boss who is also in love with him, discovers the secret of Seno's pact with the qarin jin. Meanwhile, Abdi, Seno's brother-in-law, starts investigating the odd occurrences. Seno must struggle to break the bond with the jin through repentance and ruqyah before losing his family forever.
4. BEFORE THE DEVIL TAKES YOU (2018)
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The Islamic horror film BEFORE THE DEVIL TAKES YOU tells the story of Alfie who must face a family curse due to a pact made by his father with the devil. He discovers the diary of his late mother that reveals dark secrets about forbidden rituals.
Together with his half-sibling, Alfie attempts to break the chain of the curse. They are assisted by a religious scholar who guides them back to the right path through Islamic teachings.
5. MUNKAR (2020)
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The Islamic horror film MUNKAR tells the story of a family trapped in a cycle of torment due to sinful actions. They experience increasingly intense supernatural terror as the sins of the past that have not been forgiven are revealed.
In their journey to seek salvation, they meet a cleric who helps them repent and correct their mistakes. They learn that every wrongful act will bring a proportional consequence.
6. Satan's Servant (2017)
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The Islamic horror film Satan's Servant tells the story of Rini's family who is left behind after the death of their mother following a mysterious illness for 3 years. Shortly after the burial, Rini and her siblings begin to see apparitions resembling their deceased mother in the house.
The terror intensifies when they discover that their grandmother was a follower of a satanic cult during her life, which desired her descendants as sacrifices. With the help of a cleric, they struggle to save their family from the dark curse of the past.
7. Shirk (2024)
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The Islamic horror film Shirk tells the story of a village whose inhabitants still practice shirk rituals. A young cleric comes to the village and discovers various worship practices that contradict Islamic beliefs.
The cleric's struggle to enlighten the villagers is not easy; he must face resistance from village figures who still strongly adhere to animism and dynamism beliefs that are deeply rooted.
These are some recommendations for Islamic horror films that you can watch. There are still many other horror film recommendations that KLovers can learn about by reading articles from KapanLagi. Because, if not now, when?
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