Emirati Horror Hoba, Filmed in Abu Dhabi, Is Now Streaming on STARZPLAY

One of the most talked about Emirati films of recent years has arrived at home. Hoba, the psychological horror from Emirati director Majid Al Ansari, is now streaming on STARZPLAY after its run in UAE cinemas.

The film follows Amani, a devoted wife and mother whose world is turned upside down when her husband, Khalid, returns home with a second wife, Zahra. As Amani struggles with the betrayal and tries to protect her daughter, Noor, strange noises, shadows and unsettling events begin to fill the family home, and she becomes convinced Zahra is hiding a sinister secret.

It is a horror rooted as much in betrayal, jealousy and motherhood as in the supernatural, and it was filmed entirely in Abu Dhabi. Emirati actress Bdoor Mohammed plays Amani, with Saudi actress and filmmaker Sarah Taibah as Zahra, Jassim Al Kharraz as Khalid and Eman Tarek as Noor.

Hoba, known internationally as The Vile, had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, where it won Best Horror Feature, before screening at Sitges, the BFI London Film Festival and Busan. Dark Sky Films acquired its US distribution rights. It is produced by Image Nation Studios with Spooky Pictures, the first Arabic language feature partnership between the two.

Al Ansari is also known for his debut feature Zinzana and the Netflix series Paranormal. Hoba is streaming now on STARZPLAY.