Movie

Malam Zulaikha

2023

A slow, uneasy dive into folk mysticism and personal unraveling, more atmospheric dread than jump scares.

Overview: The story revolves around Zulaikha's life which changes because of a companion that appears as a result of an agreement made by her mother. To unravel the mystery of this companion, Zulaikha has returned to her village to find all the answers. Zulaikha (Sweet Qismina), a final year student at a college has been experiencing mystical disturbances since she turned 20 years old. Various strange occurrences happen, making Zulaikha a pessimistic and solitary person. Because she is increasingly losing direction in life, Zulaikha is forced to find a way to free herself from the mysterious disturbances she faces. After learning about Zulaikha's condition, Izmir (Adam Lee) brings Zulaikha to meet his father, who is an expert in Islamic medicine. Zulaikha is said to be accompanied by a "saka" (spirit/entity) and is advised to return to her village to uncover the truth behind the saka that follows her. However, more questions arise when she tries to regain her former life.
How it feels: Eerie, tense, dark and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, isolation, family, fate
Content: Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.
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