Djinn (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2013, Djinn is a horror film directed by Tobe Hooper, running about 85 minutes. “Evil wants an heir.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Desperate to put the traumatic loss of their infant child behind them, newlywed couple Khalid and Salama return to their home in the United Arab Emirates. Unknown to the couple, their new luxury apartment block, Al Hamra, was built on the site of an old abandoned fishing village of the same name. Legend has it the village was abandoned after manevolant beings haunted its inhabitants. Unsettled by her new surroundings and the eerie hallways of Al Hamra, Khalid worries his wife is failing to battle her personal demons – but could it be something far more sinister?
Who’s in it. Djinn stars Khalid Laith as Khalid, Aiysha Hart as Sarah, Razane Jammal as Salama and May Calamawy as Aisha (as May El Calamawy), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Djinn has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Djinn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Djinn tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Djinn (2013)?
- In US, Djinn is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Djinn worth watching?
- Djinn holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Djinn?
- Djinn stars Khalid Laith, Aiysha Hart, Razane Jammal, May Calamawy and Carol Abboud.
- When was Djinn released?
- Djinn was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.