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Dybbuk(2021)

5.4/10
Hindi118 mins

Mahi, a newly married woman, brings an antique Jewish box into her home. When Mahi and her husband Sam begin to have paranormal experiences, they soon learn that the box is a dybbuk containing an evil spirit. The couple then seeks the help of a rabbi to unravel its mystery. Will they survive this ordeal before their child is born?

Director:Jay K
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon Prime Video, MX Player
Theatrical Release
29 October 2021
Director
Jay K
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 58m
Rating
5.4/10

Storyline

A newly married woman brings an old Jewish box into her home. She and her husband start experiencing frightening supernatural events and discover an evil spirit is trapped inside. They must get help from a rabbi to solve the mystery and survive before their baby arrives.

An evil spirit awakens inside an antique box.

Film Details

5.4Rating
118Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date29 October 2021
Also Known Asडिब्बुक

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalfamilyidentitycorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film is a Hindi-language remake of the 2012 Malayalam horror film 'Ezra', which also deals with a dybbuk box.
  • It was shot in Mumbai and Cochin, with some scenes filmed in a real synagogue to add authenticity.
  • Director Jay K had previously worked mostly in television, making this one of his few major film projects.
  • The dybbuk box prop was specially designed to look aged and ominous, drawing from Jewish folklore descriptions.
  • The film's release was delayed by several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting its theatrical run.
  • It features a cameo by a well-known rabbi as a consultant to ensure cultural accuracy in the ritual scenes.
  • Despite being a horror film, it includes themes of marital trust and impending parenthood alongside the supernatural elements.

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