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The Wailing of the Maghrib

2023Movie1 h 44 min

Horror
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8

A nerve-racking, scary horror movie about everyday modern life and mystery.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you scare easily

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

A terror chases the souls of Adi and Saman. Ayu knows the reason as to why they are tormented - a sin committed at the most dangerous time of Maghrib Time. What sin have they committed and what will happen to Adi, Saman, Ayu and their village?

Feels like

  • Indonesian Horror
  • Supernatural Thriller
  • Maghrib Time Curse
  • Psychological Horror
  • Spiritual Themes
  • Mystery & Intrigue
  • Tension & Suspense
  • Contemporary Setting

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Sidharta Tata
Written by
Agasyah Karim, Sidharta Tata, Khalid Kashogi
Produced by
Gope T. Samtani
Music by
Fajar Ahadi

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Facts

February 9, 2023 · 1 h 44 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 9, 2023
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
Indonesian
Also spoken
Javanese
Made in
Indonesia

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Wailing of the Maghrib worth watching?"

Questions about The Wailing of the Maghrib

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Wailing of the Maghrib worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 5.8).

Is there a sequel to The Wailing of the Maghrib?

  1. The Wailing of the Maghrib (2023)
  2. The Wailing of the Maghrib 2 (2025)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by The Wailing of the Maghrib 2 (2025).

Will The Wailing of the Maghrib scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching The Wailing of the Maghrib?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Wailing of the Maghrib in English?

IndonesianJavanese

No, it was made in Indonesian, with some Javanese.