The Cursed House

The Cursed House

1987 · 83 min · ★ 4.8 · Horror, Thriller

Madiha moves to a new house with her family but soon begins experiencing strange things and seeing ghosts at the house. Her aunt informs her that her mother was murdered at that house and her father was accused of the crime, hence his placement into an asylum. Madiha's husband Sharif does what he can, ultimately consulting a doctor.

Directed by Ahmad El Khatib · Written by Ahmad El Khatib

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