The Talisman (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1987, The Talisman is a horror film directed by Mohammed Shebl, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Protagonist Mahmoud is a high school teacher, who lives with his entire family in a tiny apartment. The landlord is desperately trying to force them out to the point of enlisting the devil’s help. Like “Al-Ins wal Djinn,” the film’s opening scenes establish a sense of tension that continues to mount until, for some reason, a goat shoots a star-shaped laser out of its forehead, and everything quickly falls apart. Furniture spontaneously combusts, an invisible presence settles in Mahmoud’s apartment, and the devil rapes his wife and she thinks it’s an earthquake. Things reach their peak when, for the second time on this list, Yousra is drenched in actual chicken blood.
Who’s in it. The Talisman stars Yousra as Rawya, Naima El Soghier as Sorceress, Abla Kamel as Faten and Mahmoud Yassine as Mahmoud, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Talisman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Talisman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Talisman tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Talisman (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Talisman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Talisman worth watching?
- The Talisman holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Talisman?
- The Talisman stars Yousra, Naima El Soghier, Abla Kamel, Mahmoud Yassine and Tahiya Cariocca.
- When was The Talisman released?
- The Talisman was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.