THE VILE

Amani is living a happy family life—until one day, her husband, Khalid, shows up at the door with his new wife, Zahra. Citing Amani’s inability to bear him a son as the reason, Khalid insists he still loves her and their daughter, Noor, and that nothing will change.

But change comes quickly. Zahra grows increasingly comfortable, inserting herself into every corner of the household and getting involved in Noor’s struggles with bullying at school. Bit by bit, she wins Noor over—much to Amani’s distress. Amani begins to suspect there’s something dark and evil about Zahra.

Trying to adjust to this new reality, Amani turns to her sister for support—only to be told she’s overreacting. Gradually, she finds herself pushed to the margins, handling the household duties while Zahra enjoys a life of ease.

When Amani uncovers details about Zahra’s previous marriage, she tracks down the former wife, Huda, now living in an institution. There, she gets the confirmation she feared: Zahra is truly dangerous. Determined to protect her daughter, Amani prepares to do whatever it takes.

Director: Majid Al Ansari

Producers: Steven Schneider & Roy Lee

Production Company: Spooky Pictures & Imagenation

Distribution: AGC

Premiere: Fantastic Fest 2025