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The Vile

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Amani is blindsided and heartbroken when her husband, Khalid, brings a second wife into their home. Forced to accept the circumstances and determined to fight for the sake of her daughter, Noor, Amani remains in the house and tries to assert her role as the family's matriarch. Living with the new bride, Zahra, crushes Amani emotionally and sends her into a downward spiral. When ominous, seemingly paranormal events begin to overtake the house, Amani launches a frenzied search for answers, leaving Noor fearful for her mother's sanity. Driven by instinct and terror, Amani becomes increasingly convinced there is something sinister in Zahra's past--but her desperate quest for the truth threatens to push her further from reality.

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Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle It doesn’t need the black magic subplot to make the audience care about the characters -- especially Amani and Noor. It’s an extraordinarily well-crafted and mournful tale of a family in collapse, and of a woman who knows how limited her options are. Oct 16, 2025 Full Review Faisal Al Zaabi The National (UAE) The Vile feels fresh and authentic within the context of Emirati cinema. Al Ansari shows flourishes of his love for the genre, and his understanding of how and why it works. Rated: 4/5 Oct 21, 2025 Full Review Philip Bagnall Loud and Clear Reviews Thanks to the cast, solid filmmaking and a definite sense of purpose, The Vile gets under the skin in ways at once expected and unfamiliar. Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 16, 2025 Full Review Karina Adelgaard Heaven of Horror For me, this story hits hard because the wife (the first wife, I should say) is very honest and direct about her feelings. I loved how she was portrayed as a fierce and protective woman and mother. Rated: 3/5 Oct 14, 2025 Full Review Jonita Davis The Black Cape (Medium) The Vile's storytelling gave the audience a glimpse into a visceral, untethered experience, bringing life to a process that many women undergo inside their own minds, alone. This makes it a surprisingly feminist horror film. Oct 3, 2025 Full Review Norman Gidney HorrorBuzz A slow burn look at the horrors of family and the constant fear of no longer being needed. Rated: 7/10 Oct 2, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Majid Al Ansari

Director

Bdoor Mohammad

Actor

Sarah Taibah

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Iman Tarik

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Jasem AlKharraz

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Nora Ali

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Movie Info

Synopsis Amani is blindsided and heartbroken when her husband, Khalid, brings a second wife into their home. Forced to accept the circumstances and determined to fight for the sake of her daughter, Noor, Amani remains in the house and tries to assert her role as the family's matriarch. Living with the new bride, Zahra, crushes Amani emotionally and sends her into a downward spiral. When ominous, seemingly paranormal events begin to overtake the house, Amani launches a frenzied search for answers, leaving Noor fearful for her mother's sanity. Driven by instinct and terror, Amani becomes increasingly convinced there is something sinister in Zahra's past--but her desperate quest for the truth threatens to push her further from reality.
Director
Majid Al Ansari
Producer
Rami Yasin, Roy Lee, Steven Schneider
Screenwriter
Majid Al Ansari, Johnnie Alward
Production Co
Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Spooky Pictures, Breakout Films
Genre
Drama, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Arabic
Runtime
1h 37m