HOBA
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A psychological horror film about a person facing a terrifying and unknown threat. The story follows the main character as they struggle to survive in a confined and oppressive setting.
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What happens
The Vile (Arabic: Hoba) is a 2025 psychological horror film directed by Majid Al Ansari and written by Al Ansari and Johnnie Alward, from an original story by Al Ansari. The film is produced by Image Nation Abu Dhabi in partnership with Spooky Pictures, a Los Angeles-based production company. The film had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest 2025 in Austin, Texas, where it won the Best Horror Feature award, becoming the first Arabic-language film to receive this honor at the festival. Following its festival run, it was released in UAE cinemas on October 30, 2025, with subsequent releases in Saudi Arabia in November 2025. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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